Brochure InfoSummit Lake State Park is 2680 acres including an 800 acre lake, shady wooded areas and lots of open space where wildlife and bird watching abound. There is excellent fishing for bass, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, walleye and sunfish. Boat rentals are available including paddle boats, row boats and canoes. Swimming beach is open Memorial Day through Labor Day with a modern bathhouse. There are 4 hiking trails easy to moderate. All campsites have electric and water hookups with modern comfort stations. There are 2 open rentable shelters available for day use. Three boat ramps are available for launching your boats. Entire lake is idle speed only.Key InfoEntire lake is idle speed only.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionSummit Lake State park is located northeast of New Castle and southeast of Muncie. The park is 1 mile north of State Highway 36 on Messick Road, 4 miles east of Highway 3.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescIndiana DNR Reservation Policies