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What To Do At Patoka Lake State Park

Planning on getting away this season? Look no further than Patoka Lake! With endless opportunities to explore and plenty of lodging options, your time in the great outdoors awaits. Make today the day you start planning an unforgettable trip.  Make it into an unforgettable vacation by booking your lodging today!

What To Do At Patoka Lake State Park Indiana

HIKING TRAILS

Park at the Patoka Lake Nature Center and discover nature’s hidden gems with its many winding trails. Enjoy all that the park has to offer – from lush forests, diverse wildlife, pristine waterways and captivating views!

BIKE TRAILS

You don’t need your car!  Get everywhere at Patoka Lake State Park with ease on their beautiful and well-maintained paved bike trails. Get away from traffic as you take a peaceful ride along these separate trails, soaking in all that nature has to offer!

SHELTERS & PICNIC AREAS

Patoka Lake offers a variety of spots to gather and enjoy the outdoors! Choose from reservable picnic areas or take your chances at one of their non-reservable shelters.  There are also some picnic areas with grills.  

BOAT RAMPS

Patoka Lake provides a plethora of launch spots for adventure-seekers to embark upon their own nautical journey. From the dam on the West Side all the way up to tranquil headwaters, no matter your destination you can find an ideal boat ramp fit for your odyssey!

BOAT RENTALS

Spend a day on beautiful Patoka Lake this summer with family or friends! Reserve your boat now and get ready for some of the best lake experiences in the Midwest – but hurry, boats rent out quick. Reserve one today and get ready to build lasting memories at Patoka this summer.

SWIMMING BEACH

Patoka Lake’s swimming beach is the perfect summer escape! Soak up some sun, grab a bite to eat at the snack shop, then cool off in its refreshing waters. When you’re done, take advantage of one of their many picnic areas and enjoy your day by this beautiful lake paradise.

NATURE CENTER

Be sure to swing by the Patoka Lake Nature Center! Not only can you get an up-close look at Indiana’s state bird, the Bald Eagle, but also learn about the history and wildlife of Patoka Lake.  It is definitely worth a visit!

DISC GOLF

Patoka Lake Disc Golf offers a thrilling and rewarding experience for any disc golfer! Challenge yourself to 18 holes of wooded mystery, where you’ll never know what kind of putt awaits. Swing away–it’s sure to be nothing less than awesome!

FITNESS TRAIL

Ready to get fit? Look no further than the Patoka Lake Fitness Trail – the trail is conveniently located by Modern Campground!  It features multiple stations with a range of exercises.  You jog from one to the next.  You’ll be in shape before you know it.

FISHING

If you’ve got a knack for casting, Patoka Lake is the place to be! With thriving populations of Crappie and other fish species, it’s no surprise that “fishing” here is super popular.

HUNTING

Patoka Lake is the perfect destination for your hunting adventure! Just make sure to abide by local rules and regulations, or you may end up bagging yourself a citation instead of game.

ARCHERY

Patoka Lake is the perfect place to sharpen your archery skills! You and your buddies can take aim at their first-class range then retreat for a break in the nearby reservable shelter. Get ready to compete with proficiency – it’s time show off those arrows!