4.28173 reviewsPrice
$7 - $9/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
145 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$7 - $9/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
145 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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4345 South CR. 275 West , VALLONIA, Indiana, 47281, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Families chasing a full week on the water at a state-park price: site 206 for space, or site 29 if you want lakefront without much fuss. Gas motors banned on the lake, so kayaking and canoeing stay peaceful. Fishing, a sandy beach, marked hiking trails, and boat rentals all withi
Reviewers flag more neighbor friction and conflict with other campers here than at similar parks, and security enforcement is described as inconsistent, so a loud holiday weekend could get uncomfortable. Muddy lake conditions and water clarity also drew real complaints, and swimm
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Rated higher than 59% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 138 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer is the prime season here. Expect daytime highs in the mid-70s to upper-80s°F with cooler evenings in the 50s–60s, ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, and long campfires. The lake and boat ramps are fully operational, and trail access is excellent. Weekends and holiday weeks get crowded. Spring brings mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers, good for hiking and wildlife watching. Autumn turns the surrounding forest into layers of gold, crimson, and amber. Winter sees fewer visitors and frost-kissed mornings. One tradeoff: reviews mention muddy lake conditions at times, likely seasonal or weather-dependent.
Prime season: sandy beach, boating, rentals and peak activity make summer best for visitors.
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Starve Hollow State Recreation Area offers a diverse array of amenities, making it suitable for campers of various preferences. Highlights include 90 electric campsites and 55 full hookup sites, complemented by rentable cabins. The 145-acre lake serves as a focal point for activities like fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, with boat rentals available. Additional facilities include basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and a softball field. "Firewood is sold on the property for campers' convenience," and weekend concessions are available during summer at the boat rental facility. The site also includes a fish cleaning station, three boat ramps, and a Nature Center with interpretive displays.
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