Summit Lake State Park
Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 6 months in advance. Park gates open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Quiet hours 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Swimming beach operates Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:28PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:58PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
A 3 to 4 hour period of light snow is expected this evening into the early overnight with scattered flurries lingering through the remainder of the night. Light accumulations less than an inch are possible focused especially across the northern half of central Indiana. Untreated roads will become slick and snow covered. Increasing winds and bitterly cold temperatures late tonight into Monday morning will support blowing snow, especially in rural areas. Challenging travel conditions are possible this evening through Monday morning. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
About
Summit Lake State Park encompasses more than 2,680 acres in Henry County, Indiana, featuring an expansive 800-acre lake surrounded by shady woodlands and open prairies. The campground offers 120 electric sites with water hookups, modern comfort stations with flush toilets and showers, and a dump station. All campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, with driveway lengths ranging from 35 to 55 feet to accommodate various RV sizes. The park excels in outdoor recreation with three boat ramps providing access to the idle-speed-only lake, where anglers can pursue bass, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, walleye, and sunfish. Boat rentals including paddle boats, rowboats, and canoes are available seasonally. A swimming beach with modern bathhouse operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Four hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate wind through diverse habitats, including an accessible 0.9-mile trail and two kayak trail challenges. Summit Lake serves as an important area for waterfowl and bird watching, with migratory species including rare sightings of black terns, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, American bitterns, ospreys, and various rail species. Zeigler Woods in the southwest corner is designated as Henry County's first nature preserve, featuring rich flora and fauna in a pristine oak-hickory and beech-maple forest. The park also offers two rentable picnic shelters, a playground, and youth tent camping areas for organized groups.
Directions
Summit Lake State Park is located 1 mile north of State Highway 36 on Messick Road, 4 miles east of Highway 3, northeast of New Castle and southeast of Muncie, Indiana.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $16 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| SummitLakeSP@dnr.in.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (765) 766-5873 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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