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Families chasing a swim-and-fish summer weekend will find the beach, kayak rentals, and bass-stocked lake hard to beat at $27 a night. Book Loop A early for real tree cover and level ground, and bring leveling blocks if you're in an RV.
Summit Lake State Park
4.38150 reviews5993 NORTH MESSICK ROAD, NEW CASTLE, Indiana, 47362, United States
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1,079 ftPrice
$27/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
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Quick Facts
1,079 ftPrice
$27/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
100 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Partial HookupsShowers
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$27.00 - $27.00 / night
Campsite Fees
The campsite fee is $27 per night, but specific fees for different sites or seasons are not detailed.
Standard Site Fee$27.00
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5993 NORTH MESSICK ROAD, NEW CASTLE, Indiana, 47362, United States
Summit Lake State Park
5993 NORTH MESSICK ROAD, NEW CASTLE, Indiana, 47362, United States
Nearby places
New Castle (approx. 5 miles), Muncie (approx. 15 miles), Indianapolis (approx. 45 miles).
Nearby supplies
Grocery stores, camping supplies, and a bait shop named 'Get Jiggy With It' are within 10 miles. Firewood is available for purchase both onsite and at a house near the entrance.
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About Summit Lake State Park
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Site 98 in Loop B warns you what tight and sloped looks like across much of this campground. Serious hikers will also be underwhelmed since the trails are short and easy, and the camp store won't bail you out if you forget gear.
From official sources
Reference information about Summit Lake State Park compiled from official sources. Every claim links to its source. View official page →
Summit Lake State Park spans more than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, near New Castle. The park offers 120 electric campsites, three boat ramps, a beach bathhouse, and two large open shelters. It features an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area, with migratory species including black tern, bald eagle, sandhill crane, American bittern, least bittern, king rail, and osprey. Zeigler Woods, in the southwest corner, is Henry County’s first nature preserve with rich flora and fauna. Hiking trails include the moderate 2-mile Prairie Trail through wood lots and prairie with lake views, the 1.25-mile Campground Trail across rolling terrain, and the 0.75-mile Self-Guided Nature Trail through prairie grasses, meadows, and a wet area with a boardwalk. Activities encompass birdwatching, boating with idle speed motors, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing, swimming at the beach, and picnicking.
- Natural features
- Zeigler Woods is Henry County’s first nature preserve with rich flora and fauna. The property has low-lying wet meadows and prairies important for waterfowl. source
- Accessibility
- Accessible sites: 13, 60. source
- Site layout
- 120 electric campsites. Accessible sites: 13, 60. Pull-through sites: 26, 39, 64, 85, 87, 89, 91, 107. source
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