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Patoka Lake, IN

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.
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
36 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6 Accessible
30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
42 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
43 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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6
27 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
27 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
27 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
PATOKA LAKE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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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.

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Electric

Fri Mar 29 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive

Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Sep 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Shelter

Sat Mar 30 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Thu Nov 07 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
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
Walk In Season
Nov 07 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Shelter
$35.00
Primitive
$10.00-$14.00
Electric
$16.00-$25.00

*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.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Patoka Lake
3084 N Dillard Rd
BIRDSEYE  IN  47513
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)338-5589
Additional Information
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