Indian Lake State Park Shelters
Shelters are currently open for day-use reservations through ReserveOhio. Fox Island sustained tornado damage in March 2024 and may have limited availability or ongoing repairs. $50 per day rental fee.
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1216 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Chippewa Park to West Milton, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Springfield, Huber Heights, Marysville, Bellefontaine, Urbana, London, Tipp City, New Carlisle, Northridge, Enon, Richwood, St. Paris, West Liberty, South Charleston, Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg, Forest, West Mansfield, Choctaw Lake, and Brown. This includes I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 42 and 79. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for central and west central Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 11:46PM EDT until June 12 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 319 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA FAYETTE UNION WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA FRANKLIN IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO MADISON UNION IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BUTLER WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, KENTON, KETTERING, LANDEN, LEBANON, LIBERTY, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, OXFORD, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WEST JEFFERSON, AND XENIA.
About
Indian Lake State Park Shelters consists of two reservable day-use picnic shelters located within the park: Moundwood Shelter and Fox Island Shelter. These open-air facilities are designed for family gatherings, group events, and picnics with scenic lake views and park access. Moundwood Shelter is a 35' x 45' open structure situated in the Moundwood channel area near a kayak launch. It features 6 electric outlets (110 amp), 6 picnic tables, and is less than 100 yards from flush restrooms. A playground is nearby for families with children. Fox Island Shelter is a smaller 30' x 20' open structure with 6 electric outlets (110 amp), 8 picnic tables, a group grill, and parking for up to 50 vehicles. It is located close to restrooms, the lake, beach, volleyball court, and boat rental. Note that Fox Island sustained significant tornado damage in March 2024 which destroyed a shelter house; cleanup may still be ongoing.
Directions
Indian Lake State Park is located at 13156 State Route 235 N, Lakeview, OH 43331. Accessible from SR 117 and US 33, the park is approximately an hour's drive northwest of Columbus. Upon entering Lakeview, follow the signs directing you to the park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (937) 843-2717 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| ReserveOhio Reservations |
Availability
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