BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
ATTENTION: : ONE CAMPGROUND SHOWER / RESTROOM BUILDING IS CLOSED:Comfort Station #2 (serves Section E in the family campground) is currently CLOSED due to long-term foundational repairs that are needed. There are two other modern showers / restrooms facilities to use in family campgrounds. We apologize for the inconvenience these closures may cause. Please check back for updates.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: : Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Deam Lake State Recreation Area, IN
Description
The Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May.
There is a Forest Education Center on property with a full-time Naturalist to provide interpretive programming during the season. Please check with property for details upon your arrival.
Horseshoe Casino - 26 Miles;
Louisville Fairgrounds - 24 MilesHorseshoe Casino: 26 Miles
Louisville Fairgrounds: 24 Miles
Status: Open year round.
Book a Campsite at Deam Lake State Recreation Area, IN
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Overview
Description
The Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May.
There is a Forest Education Center on property with a full-time Naturalist to provide interpretive programming during the season. Please check with property for details upon your arrival.
Horseshoe Casino - 26 Miles;
Louisville Fairgrounds - 24 Miles
Nearby Attractions:
Horseshoe Casino: 26 Miles
Louisville Fairgrounds: 24 Miles
Booking Window
Electric
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Fri Oct 25 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Equestrian Electric
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Fri Oct 25 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rent-a-camp
Sat Apr 27 2024 - Fri Apr 25 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat Apr 27 2024 - Fri Apr 25 2025Reservations 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
- Aquarium Display
- Bath House
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Campground Host
- Camping, Equestrian
- Camping, Improved Site
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Dock, Fishing
- Dump Station, Camper
- Electric, Cabins
- Fire Rings
- Fishing, Park Lake
- Fishing, Pier
- Geological Formations
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Horse Stalls
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
- Information / Contact Station
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Modern Restrooms
- Mountain/Trail Bicycling
- Museum
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Office / Ranger Station
- Park Lake
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Pier, Fishing
- Playground
- Programs, History
- Programs, Instructional
- Programs, Nature
- Programs, Recreational
- Recreation Programs
- Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
- Restrooms
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Shelters
- Shower House
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Park Lake
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Equestrian
- Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lake
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Area Attraction
- Church
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
- Group / Community Facility
- Motel
- Newspapers
- Orchard / Produce Farm
- Restaurant
- Seasonal Festivals
- Sightseeing
- Town
- Winery Tours
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Airport
- Antiquing
- Art & Museum
- Camping, Primitive
- Car Rentals
- Catering
- Cave Exploring/Spelunking
- Cultural Sites / Exhibits
- Hospital
- LODGING, GROUP FACILITIES
- Lookout Tower
- Mall
- Shopping
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
Apr 25 2024 -
Apr 25 2025
Apr 25 2024 -
Apr 25 2025
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Equestrian Electric
$19.00-$52.00
Electric
$16.00-$35.00
*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):
38.46832, -85.86589
38°28'6"N, 85°51'57"W
I-65 to exit #7 (Salem-Hamburg) turn onto Hwy 60 West. Proceed for approximately 9 miles on Highway 60 West. The park is located on the right-hand side of the road.
38.46832, -85.86589
38°28'6"N, 85°51'57"W
I-65 to exit #7 (Salem-Hamburg) turn onto Hwy 60 West. Proceed for approximately 9 miles on Highway 60 West. The park is located on the right-hand side of the road.
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