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Lost River Hostel

Jasper - IN · United States

2393 N Cr 960 WView location

7.6/10Very good62 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition7.6/107.6
Amenities6.4/106.4
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About Lost River Hostel

Located in West Baden Springs, Lost River Hostel is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of FLWB Indoor Karting and French Lick Winery. This hostel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from West Baden Springs Hotel and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from French Lick Scenic Railway.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include a business center and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

West Baden Springs Hotel 4.9 km / 3 mi
French Lick Winery 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
FLWB Indoor Karting 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
French Lick Scenic Railway 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Big Splash Adventure 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
French Lick Casino 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
French Lick Springs Hotel 6.5 km / 4 mi
Lark Valley Zip Lines 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Paoli Peaks Ski Resort 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Paoli Public Library 17.3 km / 10.8 mi
The Old Jail 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Patoka Lake 18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Pioneer Mothers State Wayside 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Hoosier National Forest 23.2 km / 14.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • HOME STANDARDHOME • STANDARDHOM.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    HOME
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    STANDARD

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    HOME STANDARD

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    HOME
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: HOM.ST

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  • BUNGALOW NO AIR CONDITIONINGBUNGALOW • NO AIR CONDITIONINGBUN.NC

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
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    BUNGALOW
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    NO AIR CONDITIONING

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    BUNGALOW NO AIR CONDITIONING

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    BUNGALOW
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    NO AIR CONDITIONING

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    Room code: BUN.NC

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  • CHALET STANDARDCHALET • STANDARDCHA.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CHALET
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    STANDARD

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    CHALET STANDARD

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    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CHALET
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: CHA.ST

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  • CHALET TWO BEDROOMSCHALET • TWO BEDROOMSCHA.B2

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    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CHALET
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    CHALET TWO BEDROOMS

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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: CHA.B2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Lost River Hostel

7.6
Very good
62 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Amenities
6.4 /10
42 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Shell
We stayed at the end of their season. The staff was friendly and fun. The bed was great and it was a one of a kind experience. Thank you Willow (cook) for the dinner, it was delicious. The swimming hole, though cold was so much fun and freeing. The Labyrinth needed some trimming to be more easily utilized. The artist porch was fun. We dinner get to use the tub under the stars but it looked wonderful. We felt very connected to nature. The art work in the farm house bathroom was one of my favorites. The outhouse was also designed as a throne, too cute. Thank you for our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Sydney
Beautiful location and super friendly staff and people. A little safe haven
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Amber
What can I say about this property first!? It's amazing, beautiful, relaxing, inclusive and safe! We went to sleep with gentle breezes and frog sounds! Delicious dinner they got ready for us! Amazing sleeping quarters!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Thomas
Different experience. I loved this place for the friendliness of the staff and rustic atmosphere.: Altogether a unique experience My wife disliked it. She didn't feel safe. The latches were weak. The walk to the room was muddy and slick. I fell twice. Staff was very helpful getting me up and holding our hands. We are both 70+ and this might not have been the best choice. I would reccomend it for younger people.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Amanda
The most magical stay I’ve ever had. Do. Not. Skip. This!
Business Friends
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Keith
This was definitely a horrible experience and waste of money!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Amy
Loved the property. Been thinking about it since I left. I’d be there more if it was closer.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Experience and Stay in One

Amazing experience for anyone who may be curious about a slow living lifestyle or wanting to experience something they never have before. Dinner was excellent, staff was superb, the shared spaces were very welcoming, and our nest was quite peaceful.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2023
Sherri
Was it wonderful stay loved the sleep accommodations. And the staff was great
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Oct 2022
Anthony
Just the whole experience! Had a family emergency and didn’t even have a chance to unpack. Explained the situation to the property manager that we desperately had to leave since we were over 3 hrs away from home. No refund provided or anything! Absolutely pathetic!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2022
Natalie

Once-In-A-Lifetime Hippie Experience

It was definitely a unique experience.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2022
Chloe
We stayed in the birds nest it had a great view and was the perfect place if you just need a reset we will definitely be back!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2022
William
The room I had reserved was double booked and now I'm trying to get my refund as it is their fault
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2022
evan
Very unique property. We wish there were more “indoor plumbing” bathrooms and fewer outhouses. We did not spend the night because we decided to drive home after our activity ended. Lost River Hostel would be a very good choice for more adventurous travelers
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2022
Wendell
it was like visiting family. very welcoming staff. Being a hostel, you can disconnect and relax.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2022
Linda
We loved the place the minute we saw it. Very nice friendly people. The place is well taken care of. As close to camping without having to do all the work of setting up a tent. Pathways are nice,just everything is great. Good campfire company.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2022
MARK
Open wiring in room.
No chair or table in room.

Friendly accomodating staff. Room was clean and bed was comfortable
Business Self
4/10
Poor
14 Mar 2022
Verified traveler
I think that the hostel would be a nice place to go in the summer or early fall. The have air conditioning but no heat. The space heater in the room they put us in didn’t work so I went out and bought a new one and we still froze all weekend. They also have a lot of issues with the plumbing. Be ready to leave your stuff in your car because the doors don’t lock.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2022
Kara
Great place
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
17 Nov 2021
Heather
Definitely not what I thought. Bunch of hipsters run it. They made me & my bf feel uncomfortable. Even got sculded for having phone in quite room of the house upon arrival. Shower outside! Choice of tub on top or shower below. 2 diff.couples before me on morning of check out, so Got only COLD WATER for shower. They don't offer towels. No trash can in room, drafty, cob webs, huge doors that didn't shut all way. NOT PRIVATE. Can hear everyone else in the other rooms. Clothing optional in section of the woods too if u into that. DEFINITELY room for improvements.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
13 Nov 2021
Harrison
IS NOT what is advertised literally a 6x6 room with bunk beds had an outhouse about 100 yards away and a Shower house about 30 yards away literally walked to the room just to turn around and leave
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2021
Erin E

Adventure awaits

This is definitely an adventure stay. Room with a nature view and a bed. Little trek to the outhouse.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2021
heather

Great Getaway

I love the sustainability the site employs. The whole experience was fabulous, even in the rain.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2021
Jake

Come as a guest, leave as a friend

I just can't say enough good things about this experience. This is my third stay and I can't wait to need to stay in the area again. Everytime I stay here I make new friends and meet new people.
Business
2/10
Poor
11 Oct 2021
Edith
Please if you are not Sheepy do not rent this hotel
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2021
Sandra
It was great to meet other guests and staffers around a campfire. Really unique vibe. Love the eco-friendly and sustainability focus. What a great retreat. Can't wait to see the event center take shape. The rock path to the upper sleeping area could use a little stability work but it is very beautiful.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2021
Sonya
There was a couple underneath of us that were screaming and fighting and there was a small child in that room as well tried to call and notify someone and no one answered. Our room was dirty no pillowcase on one of the pillows so had to go buy sheets and blankets as the blankets were dirty and had holes in them
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2021
Verified traveler
Good: I liked the effort to be especially eco-friendly. The folks there grow a lot of their own food and do a lot of communal meals. The staff were super nice and even helped me pack my luggage down the trail to the cabin. There were cool activities like an art room and a little library on site.

Not great: I'm a heavy-set person (220 lbs) and I don't see so well at night. My room (gorgeous as it was) was on the second floor, which wouldn't have been a problem except I had to climb jagged stones up a steep hill to get there and cross a the wooden bridge that seemed to sag a bit under my weight.

The outhouse was down the hill. I usually don't mind an outhouse, but this one had two high steps to the seat inside the outhouse itself. I could barely reach the top to sit.

I traveled alone, so I was disappointed to see that the only security measure for my room was an eye-hook, which I could only latch from the inside.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2021
Jacob

Life-changing Experience

I can't say enough about how amazing this week was for me. The vibe of this place and the amazing staff and fellow guests were very fulfilling. I needed to unplug and shake things up from my usual roadside hotel stay when working out of town and this was exactly what I got. Somewhere between a camping experience and a crashing at your buddies house experience. Dinner starts with a gratitude circle and ends with a great hangout. Lost river is essentially a phone free dinner party every night with a rotating cast. This place draws in like minded folk and you will come a visitor but leave a friend. I definitely WILL be back!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2021
Lisa

My new favorite place

Amazing and much needed break from reality. Serene and relaxing environment with wonderful staff.
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Dec 2020
Virginia
It was terrible not what there web site said it was going to be very dirty no bathrooms or showers
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2020
Verified traveler
We didn’t end up staying the night. We thought we were getting cute bungalow in woods and it was closet with bunk beds. Nowhere did it say bunk beds. It was all out houses unless u walk to main house to use bathroom where staff lives. Says comes with refrigerator and microwave but u have to walk to main house for that. No heat in room it’s a space heater. The staff was very nice and property was nice but not for us. We left and went to hotel.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2020
Aubrey
This was the best experience of my life. I definitely found myself here. You come in as a stranger, you leave as friends. I will definitely be going back.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2020
Brenda
We ended up not staying. After seeing our sleeping accomidations, i got in my car and never looked back. I wasted $55.00, but thats ok. This place was not for me.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2020
Tracy
We absolutely loved our stay there. The staff is awesome. And my kiddos loved helping with the chickens, learning to split wood. There is a lot to do there if you like nature. The paths are well marked and fairly easy to get around. And the rainfall shower is a game changer. If your looking for fancy hotel this isn’t for you. But it is such a neat experience if you can think out of the box. We hope to return soon. With a few more days to spend the next time.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2020
Mary
Cozy..and away from the city
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2020
Mary
A little confusing with the booking.. But everything was figured out..we had an absolutely amazing time☺
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2020
jamie
It is away from cties, located in a beautiful environment. Very peaceful and the staff are amazing!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2020
Lisa
I lived the outdoor showers. They were awesome. And if course the staff was great and the are welcoming and make you feel at home. I cant wait to go back.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2020
Mary
Very neat place to stay..we enjoyed it.. Brandon Ivan and Montana were great and helpful.. And they cook you dinner.. Chicken n dumplings
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2020
Steve
Would not recommend this to anyone. Not a good set up at all.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2020
suresh
Lost river is a unique hostel. It is nothing like a regular hotel. Our kids loved it!
Leisure Family_with_children

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Lost River Hostel
2393 N Cr 960 W, French Lick, United States

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