Lincoln State Park

About

Lincoln State Park sits on nearly 1,800 acres in Spencer County, Indiana, where young Abraham Lincoln lived from 1816 to 1830. The park encompasses the land where the future president learned to farm, split rails, and develop the character that would shape American history. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, is buried nearby at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. The campground provides 269 total sites spread across multiple loops. Lake Lincoln Electric Campground offers 150 electric sites with modern restroom and shower facilities. The non-electric campground has 88 sites with a family restroom available to all campers. Primitive camping includes 31 sites for a more rustic experience. A dump station serves RV campers. The park also offers Blue Heron Family Cabins and Pine Hills Group Cottages for those seeking more amenities. Beyond camping, visitors can explore 10 miles of hiking trails, fish in Lake Lincoln and Lake Sarah Lincoln, and visit the Colonel Jones Home interpretive center. The Little Pigeon Primitive Baptist Church, where the Lincoln family worshiped, remains on park grounds. The Noah Gordon Gristmill site and various historical markers provide additional insight into pioneer life in southern Indiana.

Directions

From I-64, take Exit 57 south on US-231 toward Dale. Continue approximately 4 miles south, then turn east on IN-162. Follow IN-162 for about 3 miles to the park entrance on the left.