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Summit Lake State Park

State park in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana

Aerial view of Summit Lake State Park
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State park with 120 sites

Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

120 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Open year-round

Camping is available year-round at Indiana State Parks; in winter the modern campground comfort stations close (water at main and campground gates; north ramp restroom open and heated, no showers). Standard rates typically apply late April through early November.

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Source: Indiana State Parks reservations

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Through State reservations

Indiana DNR state park on a large lake near New Castle with a 120-site electric campground (8 pull-throughs, 2 accessible sites), beach, boat ramps and canoe/kayak/rowboat rentals. Booked through the state reservation system; open year-round but comfort stations close in winter.

Sites

Electric

Hookups
Electric only
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
120

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites
  • Three boat ramps (idle speed only)
  • Youth tent areas A-D
  • Beach bathhouse
  • Picnic shelters (reservable)
  • Birdwatching / Zeigler Woods nature preserve
  • Interpretive naturalist (seasonal)
  • Ice fishing
  • Cross-country skiing (no rental)
  • Kayak trail challenge

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Dogs, cats or other pets must be caged or on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times; pet waste must be disposed of properly.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and designated holidays)
  • Check-out: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and designated holidays)
  • Camping is available year-round at Indiana State Parks; in winter the modern campground comfort stations close (water at main and campground gates; north ramp restroom open and heated, no showers). Standard rates typically apply late April through early November.

Cancellation: Cancellation penalties vary by facility type and how close to arrival (amounts not stated on the fees page).

Other fees: Rates are statewide ranges for listed properties, taxes not included; one-time entrance fee per guest on arrival; holiday weekends need a minimum stay; $5 transfer fee (call center only). Youth tent areas: $20 minimum (10 people at $2 each).

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle, IN, 47362

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov overview, 120 electric sites, activities, hours, email, alert
  • in.gov electric campground map: pull-through and accessible sites, check-in/out, rules
  • in.gov youth tent areas map
  • in.gov statewide camping rates
  • in.gov winter camping
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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