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.
CAMPGROUND SHOWER / RESTROOM BUILDING#2 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.
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 May 21 2026 - Sat Nov 21 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Equestrian Electric
Thu May 21 2026 - Sat Nov 21 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rent-a-camp
Sat May 23 2026 - Fri May 21 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat May 23 2026 - Fri May 21 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
- 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
May 21 2026 -
May 21 2027
May 21 2026 -
May 21 2027
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Equestrian Electric
$29.00-$62.00
Electric
$26.00-$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):
38.46832, -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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