SUMMIT LAKE STATE PARK
An expansive view and good fishing will beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres including a large lake await your visit. Facilities include 125 electric campsites, 3 boat ramps, a beach bathhouse and 2 large open shelters which can be reserved for family picnics and other events. Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area.
State park permits can be purchased at any of the state park property locations across Indiana. State park permits can also be ordered online by visiting the
INDINIA ENTRANCE FEE web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
* Electric / 125 sites * Youth Tent Areas * Camp Store * Dumping Station
Enjoy fishing in a 800-acre lake, home to largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Boat ramps are available for use. Ice-fishing is permitted during winter months when conditions allow it. A valid Indiana fishing license is required.
Summit Lake State Park is located near Anderson, Muncie and New Castle
Summit Lake State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills. Some sites have shelters for larger groups.
The park offers over 100 bird species for viewing, including waterfowl and other wetland birds. Birdwatchers can explore various habitats such as open water, wetlands, old fields and mature hardwood forest. The site is also part of the Northern Cardinal Birding Trail with specific spots marked for optimal bird watching.
* Picnic areas w/shelters (Shelter Reservations) * Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal) * Three Boat Launch Ramps * Boat Motor / Idle speed only * Cross County Skiing / No Ski Rental * Fishing / Ice Fishing * Hiking Trails * Rental-Canoe, Paddleboat, Rowboat * Swimming / Beach (Policy)
Walnut Ridge Resort
408 N County Road 300 W
New Castle, IN
(765) 533-6699
My family frequents this park for camping at least twice a year and have found the grounds very well maintained and the staff exceptionally firendly and helpful!
We camp there regularly. The sites are tidey. The bathrooms are clean. Shower water is HOT! The kids are able to ride there bikes around the campgroud without worry. Everyone is friendly. We take our small boat on the lake and fish. we have a great time. The only thing I dont like is all the goose poop.
Enjoyed biking the roads, beautiful trees.
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