BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Patoka Lake, IN
Description
The property also was home to the DNR's resident, non-releasable bald eagle, C52. This raptor lived at Patoka Lake from 1988 until he died in 2009, at age 21.
The property's Interpretive Services staff presents programs and special events featuring the reconstructed Moery Cabin, a non-releasable red-tailed hawk, and other natural and cultural history features of the area. Programs on kayaking, Dutch oven cooking and other outdoor skills are also offered.
The lake is located just south of the historic towns of French Lick and West Baden, and just east of historic Jasper.
Status: Open year round.
Book a Campsite at Patoka Lake, IN
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Overview
Description
With 26,000 acres of land and water, Patoka Lake is a fine example of lake ecology. An 8,800-acre lake provides habitat for freshwater jellyfish and bald eagle nesting sites. River otters and osprey were reintroduced at Patoka by the DNR.
The property also was home to the DNR's resident, non-releasable bald eagle, C52. This raptor lived at Patoka Lake from 1988 until he died in 2009, at age 21.
The property's Interpretive Services staff presents programs and special events featuring the reconstructed Moery Cabin, a non-releasable red-tailed hawk, and other natural and cultural history features of the area. Programs on kayaking, Dutch oven cooking and other outdoor skills are also offered.
The lake is located just south of the historic towns of French Lick and West Baden, and just east of historic Jasper.
Booking Window
Electric
Thu Jun 11 2026 - Fri Dec 11 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive
Thu Jun 11 2026 - Fri Dec 11 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat Jun 13 2026 - Fri Jun 11 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Archery
- Ball Field
- Bath House
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Kayaking
- Camping, Backcountry
- Camping, Primitive
- Canoeing
- Comfort Station
- Convenience Store
- Cultural Sites / Exhibits
- Dump Station
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fire Rings
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing, Park Lake
- Fuel, Boats
- Gatehouse
- Geological Formations
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- History Programs
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
- Hunting
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Interpretive Walks, Self
- Interpretive Waysides
- Jogging/Running
- Marina
- Moorage
- Nature Center
- Nature Programs
- Nature Study
- Office / Ranger Station
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Powerboating
- Recreation Programs
- Rentals, Boats, Motorized
- Rentals, Jet Skis
- Reservoir
- Restrooms
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Sail Boarding
- Sail Boating
- Scuba Diving
- Shelters
- Showers
- Skiing - Water
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Reservoir
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Net
- Walking
- Water Access, Reservoir
- Water Drinking
- Water Skiing
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Windsurfing/Sailboarding
Less Than 1 Mile
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Laundry
- Maintenance, Boat
- Propane
Greater Than 1 Mile
- Cabins
- Lodging, Cabins
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Church
- Fishing, Pier
- Pier, Fishing
- River / Stream
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Airport
- Antiquing
- Area Attraction
- Art & Museum
- Car Rentals
- Catering
- Cave Exploring/Spelunking
- Cultural Activities
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Field Sports / Activities
- Golf
- Horse Rentals
- Horseback Riding
- Hospital
- Museum
- Putt-Putt
- Putt-Putt Course
- Restaurant
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Swimming - Pool
- Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Theme Park
- Town
- Water Slides
- Winery Tours
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Jun 11 2026 -
Jun 11 2027
Jun 11 2026 -
Jun 11 2027
Shelter
$35.00-$40.00
Primitive
$14.00-$18.00
Electric
$33.00-$45.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.38373, -86.64413
38°23'1"N, 86°38'39"W
FROM THE NORTH: STATE ROAD 37 SOUTH TO PAOLI, FROM PAOLI TAKE STATE ROAD 150/56 WEST TO WEST BADEN SPRINGS AND FRENCH LICK, FROM FRENCH LICK GO SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 145 TO STATE ROAD 164. WEST ON STATE ROAD 164 ONE MILE TO DILLARD ROAD AND TURN NORTH. FROM THE SOUTH, EAST AND WEST USE INTERSTATE 64, GO TO EXIT 79, TAKE STATE ROAD 37 NORTH TO STATE ROAD 64 TO STATE ROAD 145, THEN TO STATE ROAD 164.
38.38373, -86.64413
38°23'1"N, 86°38'39"W
FROM THE NORTH: STATE ROAD 37 SOUTH TO PAOLI, FROM PAOLI TAKE STATE ROAD 150/56 WEST TO WEST BADEN SPRINGS AND FRENCH LICK, FROM FRENCH LICK GO SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 145 TO STATE ROAD 164. WEST ON STATE ROAD 164 ONE MILE TO DILLARD ROAD AND TURN NORTH. FROM THE SOUTH, EAST AND WEST USE INTERSTATE 64, GO TO EXIT 79, TAKE STATE ROAD 37 NORTH TO STATE ROAD 64 TO STATE ROAD 145, THEN TO STATE ROAD 164.
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