BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for Starve Hollow SRA Beach: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Although our test results are specifically for the beach where pets are not permitted to swim, please keep pets out of the water along shallow banks and the shoreline. More information.
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for Starve Hollow SRA Beach:
Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Although our test results are specifically for the beach where pets are not permitted to swim, please keep pets out of the water along shallow banks and the shoreline. More information.
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, IN
Description
Status: Open year round. Season Dates
Book a Campsite at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, IN
158 site(s) found
Overview
Description
Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 280 acres including a scenic 145 acre lake where wildlife is bountiful including regular bald eagle sightings. Some of the best camping in southern Indiana can be found here with 90 electric camp sites some of which are right on the lake shore, 55 full hookup sites and multiple rent-a-camp cabins as well. Firewood is sold on the property for campers' convenience, and concessions are also available on weekends at the boat rental facility during the summer season. Carved out of the 18,000 acre Jackson-Washington State Forest, it provides an array of recreational opportunities such as fishing, boat & canoe rental, swimming on the large sandy beach, or learning about conservation at the Nature Center. Other recreational facilities available on the property include basketball, horseshoes, playgrounds, shelter houses, softball field, fish cleaning station, fishing docks and 3 boat ramps. For the more avid outdoor enthusiast, hiking and mountain biking on nearby trails are also available. Hunting can be done during various seasons by accessing nearby Jackson -Washington State Forest.
Nearby Attractions:
Brownstown Speedway, Salem Speedway, Local Farm Markets, Fort Vallonia Days (local festival-3rd weekend in October), Seymour Octoberfest (1st weekend in October), Jackson County Fair (Brownstown Speedway-last week in July), Melonfest (Brownstown-September), Old Settlers Day (Salem), Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge (Seymour).
Booking Window
Electric
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Full Hookup
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rent-a-camp
Tue Aug 25 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Wed Apr 15 2026
Sun Nov 08 2026
Non Peak
Mon Nov 09 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Non Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Wed Apr 14 2027
Peak
Thu Apr 15 2027
Sun Nov 07 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Bird Watching
- Boat House
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Cabins
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Church
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Firewood
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Docks
- Fishing Lake
- Grills
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Horseshoe Pitching
- Horseshoes
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Jogging/Running
- Kayak Rentals
- Kayaking
- Kiosk
- Mountain Biking
- Musical Performances
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Office
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Recreation Programs
- Recycling Station
- Retail Ice
- Seasonal Beach House
- Shelters
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Lake
- Telephone-Pay-Beachhouse
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Water Drinking
- Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
- Fish Hatchery
- Hunting
- Vallonia Tree Nursery
Greater Than 1 Mile
- Archery
- Golf
- Horse Trails
- Horseback Riding Trails
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Churches
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Farm Markets
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery Store
- Library
- Medical Clinic
- Newspapers
- Propane
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Swimming - Pool
- Town
- Vet Clinic
- Viewing Overlook
- Volleyball
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Airport
- Amphitheater
- Car Rentals
- Hospital
- Maintenance
- Motels/Hotels
- 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
Peak Season
Apr 15 2026 -
Nov 08 2026
Apr 15 2026 -
Nov 08 2026
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Full Hookup
$40.00-$54.00
Electric
$33.00-$45.00
Non Peak Season
Nov 09 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Nov 09 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$57.00
Full Hookup
$33.00
Electric
$26.00-$28.00
Non Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Apr 14 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Apr 14 2027
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$57.00
Full Hookup
$33.00
Electric
$26.00-$28.00
Peak Season
Apr 15 2027 -
Nov 07 2027
Apr 15 2027 -
Nov 07 2027
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Full Hookup
$40.00-$54.00
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):
38.81693, -86.08372
38°49'1"N, 86°5'1"W
FROM THE NORTH: I-65 SOUTH TO US 50. TAKE US 50 WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT THE SIGN. FROM THE SOUTH: I-65 NORTH TO US 50. TAKE US WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT SIGN.
38.81693, -86.08372
38°49'1"N, 86°5'1"W
FROM THE NORTH: I-65 SOUTH TO US 50. TAKE US 50 WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT THE SIGN. FROM THE SOUTH: I-65 NORTH TO US 50. TAKE US WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT SIGN.
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