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Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, IN

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.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).
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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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).

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Electric

Wed Apr 24 2024 - Thu Oct 24 2024

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

Full Hookup

Wed Apr 24 2024 - Thu Oct 24 2024

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

Rent-a-camp

Fri Apr 26 2024 - Thu Apr 24 2025

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

Shelter

Thu Apr 25 2024 - Thu Apr 24 2025

Reservations 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
Mon Apr 01 2024
Sun Nov 10 2024
Non Peak
Mon Nov 11 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Non Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Mon Apr 14 2025
Peak
Tue Apr 15 2025
Sun Nov 09 2025
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 01 2024 -
Nov 10 2024
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Full Hookup
$30.00-$44.00
Electric
$23.00-$35.00
Non Peak Season
Nov 11 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$57.00
Full Hookup
$23.00
Electric
$16.00-$18.00
Non Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Apr 14 2025
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$57.00
Full Hookup
$23.00
Electric
$16.00-$18.00
Peak Season
Apr 15 2025 -
Nov 09 2025
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Rent-a-camp
$50.00-$62.00
Full Hookup
$30.00-$44.00
Electric
$23.00-$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):
38.81693, -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.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
4345 South CR. 275 West
VALLONIA  IN  47281
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)358-3464
Additional Information
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