Starve Hollow State Recreation Area

State park in Vallonia, Jackson County, Indiana Also known as Starve Hollow Recreation Area

Aerial view of Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State park with 150 sites

Full hookups, 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.

150 sites

53 with water and sewer at the site

Seasonal

Gates open 7 days a week May–October; cabins March–November; standard camping rates late April–early November

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Source: Indiana State Parks reservations

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Through State reservations

DNR state recreation area on a trolling-motor-only lake in Jackson-Washington State Forest, with 53 full-hookup, 87 electric and 10 non-electric sites plus 13 rent-a-camp cabins. It has a swimming beach, three boat ramps and boat/kayak rentals; reservations are through Camp.IN.gov.

Sites

Full Hookup

Hookups
Full hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
53
Nightly
$40

Electric

Hookups
Electric only
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
87
Nightly
$33

Non-Electric

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
10
Nightly
$20

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Boat rentals
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Food on site
  • Accessible sites
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Trolling-motor-only lake
  • Education center (Fri–Sun, May–Oct)
  • Mountain bike trail

Cabins and rentals

Cabin (13)

Bathroom
Not listed
Nightly
$40

Rent-A-Camp cabins, $40–60 plus tax; bunk bed + double bed, heat/AC, no linens/mattresses; no pets, smoking or cooking; March–November

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed
  • No pets in Rent-A-Camp cabins; campground pet rules not read

Arrival

  • Gates open 7 days a week May–October; cabins March–November; standard camping rates late April–early November

Cancellation: Penalties vary by facility type and timing; $5 transfer fee via call center only

Included in the rate: Max 6 people per site; 2 tents or 1 camper + 1 small tent

Other fees: One-time entrance fee on arrival ($7 Indiana vehicle / $15 out-of-state daily; $50 annual pass)

On Google

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Where you'll be

4345 S. County Road 275 W., Vallonia, IN, 47281

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov contact, sites, season, amenities, cabins
  • in.gov nightly rates, cancellation
  • in.gov occupancy, stay limits, generator hours
  • in.gov entrance fees
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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