Summit Lake State Park
Open year-round with full amenities available late April through early November. Winter camping available with reduced sites and limited facilities: modern comfort stations are closed, but a heated restroom without showers remains open. Water is available at main and campground gates. Reservations accepted through camp.IN.gov.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:24PM EDT until August 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana, including the following counties, in central Indiana, Boone, Clinton, Decatur, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Rush, Shelby and Tipton. In east central Indiana, Delaware, Henry and Randolph. In north central Indiana, Carroll. In west central Indiana, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of storms may produce flooding with isolated rain amounts of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 7:51PM EDT until August 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Hancock County in central Indiana... Marion County in central Indiana... Rush County in central Indiana... Shelby County in central Indiana... Southern Henry County in east central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Lawrence, Greenfield, New Castle, Beech Grove, Speedway, Rushville, Southport, Cumberland, McCordsville, Knightstown, New Palestine, Meridian Hills, Warren Park, Morristown, Carthage, Spiceland, Shirley and Homecroft. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 6:06PM EDT until August 11 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Eastern Boone County in central Indiana... Hamilton County in central Indiana... Madison County in central Indiana... Southern Delaware County in east central Indiana... Northern Henry County in east central Indiana... Southwestern Randolph County in east central Indiana... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Muncie, Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, New Castle, Lebanon, Zionsville, Westfield, Yorktown, Cicero, Pendleton, Fortville, Whitestown, Sheridan, Chesterfield, Ingalls, Lapel, Edgewood and Frankton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Summit Lake State Park sits in Henry County near New Castle, Indiana, encompassing more than 2,680 acres of rolling terrain surrounding an 800-acre reservoir. The park is known for its excellent fishing, particularly bass and bluegill, and offers three boat ramps for lake access. A sandy swimming beach with bathhouse serves visitors during warmer months. The campground features 120 electric campsites with modern comfort stations that include flush toilets and showers. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, electric hookup, and parking spur following Indiana State Park standards. Youth tent camping areas are also available. Reservations are handled through camp.IN.gov. The park offers year-round access including winter camping with reduced amenities. Two large shelters are available for reservation. Note that blue-green algae is present in the lake year-round; visitors should not drink lake water and should shower after swimming.
Directions
From New Castle, take State Road 3 north approximately 5 miles. Turn east on Messick Road to reach the park entrance at 5993 N. Messick Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| SummitLakeSP@dnr.in.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (765) 766-5873 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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