Sleeping Bear Retreat

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$35.00 USD per night, starting at.

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Overview

2773 S County Rd 1000 W, French-lick, IN, 47432

Sleeping Bear Retreat is located on over 50 beautifully wooded acres in scenic French Lick, Indiana. We offer unique stays with our Tipi and Covered Wagon sites, or you can spend the night under the stars in one of our Tent sites. There is fun for all ages - from giant chess and checkers, a 9 hole disc golf course, fishing and more. You can also plan a visit to our paintball and survival games locations.

Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway, a low cost family vacation, or a group stay, we are the place for you! 

Open Dates: March 2 to November 29

Last Updated: 11/20/2024

Rates

Tepees

Our tipis include 4 cots, a picnic table, and charcoal grill. Easy access to the shelter house, as well as community restrooms and showers!

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Tepees $45.00 $270.00 Choose Your Site
Covered Wagon

Our unique Covered Wagon site has 4 cots, as well as electricity, A/C and heat.

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Covered Wagon $75.00 $450.00 Choose Your Site
Tent Sites

Spend the night under the stars in one of our primitive tent camping sites!

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Tent Sites - Primitive $20.00 $120.00 Choose Your Site
Campers

This site is ideal for a smaller camper or pop-up. W/E hookups available! this site has access to a water nozzle, 30 amp and a 110 outlet. no dump station

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Camper Site - Water & Electric $35.00 $210.00 Choose Your Site
sunset lodge

this is a quite, small rustic getaway for up to four people with a beautiful few of the woods while setting on the covered deck.

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sunset lodge $45.00 $270.00 Choose Your Site

Rules

maximum length of stay

two weeks is the maximum length of stay.

check in and check out

check in is anytime after 2pm and check out is by noon.

swimming

per insurance there is no swimming in the pond. there is a small creek on property that is a great place for kids to play in.

fishing

catch and release only fishing.

Quite time

Quite time is from 10pm to 9am so at this time please keep your loud noises down to a minimum.

Weather Conditions

First and foremost, you must be prepared for the weather. Watch your weather app and prepare for it. If it's going to rain, prepare to get wet. If it is going to be hot or cold, dress and prepare for it. Sleeping bag, appropriate for weather conditions, as there is no heat or A/C in the Tipis. There are 4 cots in each Tipi, and electricity in two of the Tipis if you want to bring an air mattress. Basically anything that makes you comfortable. Camping is supposed to be a happy time!

Cleanliness and Consideration

Please leave your campsite as you found it and leave no trace. We ask that you are respectful to your surroundings, wildlife, and neighboring campers.

Pet Rules

We are pet friendly, as long as the pet is friendly! Please keep pets on a leash at all times while on the campground.

Amenities

Pets Allowed

Shower

Toilet

Gravel Roads

Community Showers

Fire Ring / Grill

Water Hookups

Community BBQ/Grill

Picnic Area

Community Restrooms

Fire Pit

Pet Friendly

Picnic Table

30 Amps


Activities

Biking

Volleyball

Backpacking

Fishing

Hiking

Stargazing

Wildlife Viewing


Lifestyles

Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

Tent Camping



Discount Clubs

Military Discount


Discount Clubs

Military

Map

2773 S County Rd 1000 W, French-lick, IN, 47432
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Overall Rating: 4.7

Raymond Martin

5.0
We rented the covered wagon for one night (Saturday into Sunday) We went in with full intentions, knowing it was "camping". That being said, the wagon isn't 100% sealed so expect a few secret guests 😅 There was no water in the wagon through consistent rain, The lot we had would have been great, if the weather was on our side. The covered wagon had more than plenty of power outlets for your needs. I recommend you bring your own bedding (ofc) and a sheet for the beds. Which were more than comfortable enough. Fan/AC/ and a space heater They also offer alot to do there/ have fishing poles and gear to rent out All in all, we loved it, and would come back again.

Campground Response

thanks for staying with us


Michele Stucky

5.0
Nice place. I was busy with a conference so I didn't get to enjoy any of the amenities, but looks like it would be a fun place for a group to come. It was well kept and clean. I arrived after dark because of my schedule so my only negative comment would be that there wasn't much light. Maybe a sign on the restrooms saying restrooms so I wouldn't struggle upon my arrival to figure out where it was. However, the dark made stargazing easy and the night sky was beautiful.

Campground Response

thanks for staying with us, the darkness is one of our finer qualities as to see by the fire lite is truly nice as for the restrooms I've never had trouble with that in the past but will address that asap. thanks again for staying with us.


Cari Andrews

5.0
I loved the place! Not so much the weather, but the campground was great!

Campground Response

glad you liked it and hope you come back when the weather is better.


Andrew R

5.0
A great stay! Very peaceful, the grounds were well maintained, and the teepee was spacious. A wonderful rustic experience.

Campground Response

glad you liked it, thanks for staying with us.


noah stonehowell

5.0
Had a great time, stayed in the wagon. The fire pit with the tree cover was perfect. Very primitive perfect for a fam with a bunch of kids Was raining the second day so we stayed in town

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thanks for staying with us


Amy Moore

5.0
We stayed 3 nights in the Covered Wagon and absolutely enjoyed our time there. The campground is nice, quiet, and kept neat. The restroom/shower facilities are maintained and kept clean and stocked. We liked relaxing and playing games in the covered picnic area by the pretty pond. The owner was present and available to attend to any issues. I would definitely recommend!

Campground Response

so glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again.


Mary Tebo

5.0
Great place! Peaceful and comfortable. My car's battery went dead for some mysterious reason and the guy that ran the place jumped it-- no problem! That kind of back-up is PRICELESS. I whole-heartedly recommend Sleeping Bear Retreat!

Campground Response

happy to help out. glad you stayed with us.


Jamie Becker

5.0
Wonderful stay!

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thanks for staying with us.


Julie Raduenz

4.0
The Teepees were a fun unique way to camp. We were the only ones around and it was very quiet. It was also a little chilly and the teepees are drafty at night. I would suggest a mat for the cots to help with warmth. Closing the smoke flaps is quite challenging and I'm sure I didn't get it as well as I could have. We tried out fishing but didn't have any bites. We didn't try out the showers but it was nice that was at least an option. Our stay was brief so I didn't get the full experience but the owner was friendly and accommodating.

Campground Response

thanks for staying with us hope you come back at a warmer time.


Gary Spencer

5.0
Simple, easy, quick overnight

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Joseph Tracy

5.0
We love this place. We just pull up in our van and shed all the stress of the week.. it’s quiet , quaint, and peaceful. It’s our “staycation” spot now.. if it’s not the sleeping bear I’m not going!

Campground Response

thanks for staying with us


Shaina Phillips

5.0
Had a great weekend.

Campground Response

thanks for staying with us


Beth Dimmitt

3.0
Neat place overall. Owner is very helpful and takes care of needs very promptly! Loved being able to do a little fishing with our kids on the property. We stayed in the covered wagon. The only complaint I would have was it was not very clean. I completely understand it is more of camping atmosphere, however, the fan was covered in dust, the floors look like they had not been swept, the window ledges were covered in dust. It states online that the wagon has heat and air, there was only an air conditioner, there was not heat. I'm not sure if that only gets put inside in the winter, if that's the case it would be good to know up front. It was chilly in the morning so my kids got cold because we didn't pack enough blankets to prepare for that because we thought there was heat as well. There was also mold or mildew spots on the canvas. Otherwise, neat little experience for outdoor adventure type people that like to be off the beaten path.

Campground Response

Up front thank you for pointing out the issues you had and not just say "unkept" this way I can address any issue that needs attention, the floors are swept every time some one leaves but the floor was aged in the weather then glossed to look old, the heater is taken out in the summer just to keep it out of the way, its the middle of summer and I didn't realize someone would need it in august. the spots you saw on the canvas is sap from the trees not mold as I spray all the canvas areas to kill any mold before it begins but sadly the sap and even bird poop does not come out even with a pressure washer. other issues will be addressed. thanks


Tracy Donner

5.0
The place was great!! Very remote, but close enough to town to run in for necessities. Super quiet, and the owner Hank was accommodating and full of information. He didn't even get mad when we lost one of his golf discs in the pond! will definitely be back when we can. Only drawback was the weather :)

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Veronica Schlue

5.0
Fun time for our short stay. unique place. quiet.

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Nancy Smith

5.0
It is so quiet and peaceful! My Grandsons and I had a great time!

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Maria Vazquez

5.0
My family and our friend with her 4 girls recently had the pleasure of visiting Sleeping Bear Retreat, and we cannot express enough how much we enjoyed our short stay there. Upon our arrival, we were immediately captivated by the picturesque pond, where an abundance of frogs and tadpoles became a source of endless entertainment for the girls. The backdrop of our Tipis added to the enchanting atmosphere. Having the entire campground to ourselves was an unexpected luxury, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the tranquility and peacefulness of the natural surroundings. We cooked hotdogs and s'mores in the fire ring, accompanied by the chorus of fireflies, gnats (lots of them, lol), and the melodic songs of birds blending with the soothing background of frog croaks. The welcome sight of a deer briefly interrupted the serene ambiance. Despite the inclement weather that persisted throughout the night and into the following morning, we reluctantly departed, already looking forward to returning in the fall. Before leaving, we had the chance to say hello to Hank, the owner/operator of the campground. We shook hands and expressed our intention to leave a review as a token of appreciation for the wonderful place and time we all had. If you seek peace, relaxation, and a chance to enjoy nature, we highly recommend Sleeping Bear Retreat.

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Crystal Gallagher

5.0
This place was nice! Relaxing, very clean, the owner was so nice, we will definitely be returning

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Melissa Davis

5.0
We had a great relaxing time at Sleeping Bear Retreat! We tent camped at #4. It was quiet and everything we needed (food & ice) was available for purchase . The bathhouse was clean and importantly, the water was hot for showers! We arrived by motorcycle and were able to park right by our tent. The view overlooking the pond was really nice, we would definitely stay again.

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Dylan Esch

5.0
Very interesting property with plenty of activities and trails! Covered wagon was clean, ample lighting for night and ac/heat worked great. Also had space fan, plenty of electrical outlets if someone needed that. Bathrooms/showers were perfect for camping. Hot and cold water worked great. Can't wait to go back!

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Amanda Ludwig

5.0
Cute place! Super clean and kept. Owner really nice and overall quiet place to get away for the weekend.

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Steve Weinzapfel

5.0
The place was well maintained with large campsites nicely spaced apart. It was quiet with plenty of trees.

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Ronald Johnson

5.0
If you dont stay here, you are missing out!

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Henry Watson

5.0
Can't say enough greatness about this place! Pretty, clean, well kept. Lovely, all in all.

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Henry Watson

5.0
We had an amazing time here! The tipis are awesome. The grounds are extremely beautiful. Bathrooms are noce and clean, with hot showers. A very near rustic sink to use to wash hands and dishes. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Their pets also loved to come see us! 10/10 would recommend!

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