Patoka Lake
Indiana State Recreation Area
Entrance fee$7–$15 / vehicle
CampingYes
Patoka Lake entrance fee
$7–$15 per vehicle; $2 per person on foot or bicycle — $7 for an Indiana-plated vehicle, $15 out-of-state; $2 per person on foot or bicycle.
About Patoka Lake
Nearly 26,000 acres of land and water, with freshwater jellyfish in the lake and bald eagles nesting above it; river otters and osprey were reintroduced here. A raptor centre, electric and primitive camping, and French Lick nearby.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- ⛺ Screened Shelters
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More Indiana state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Electric
- Primitive
Contact
Phone812-338-5589
Address3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513
🎒 Gear up for Patoka Lake
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
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