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Summit Lake State Park

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Nearest city
  
New Castle, Indiana

Phone
  
+1 765-766-5873

Area
  
2,680 acres (10.8 km)

Established
  
1988

Summit Lake State Park

Location
  
Henry County, Indiana, United States

Governing body
  
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Address
  
5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN 47362, USA

Hours
  
Open today · 7AM–11PMFriday7AM–11PMSaturday7AM–11PMSunday7AM–11PMMonday7AM–11PMTuesday7AM–11PMWednesday7AM–11PMThursday7AM–11PMSuggest an edit

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Profiles

Summit lake state park


Summit Lake State Park is a park located near New Castle, Indiana in east-central Indiana. Summit Lake became Indiana's 19th state park in 1988. The park covers 2,680 acres (11 km2), including an 800-acre (3.2 km2) lake.

Contents

The park is a mix of woodlands, old fields, wetlands, and prairie restoration areas which provide a wide range of flora and fauna. More than 100 species of birds reside in the park, and the area is popular among photographers and bird watchers. Hiking trails offer good views of the lake. Zeigler Woods Nature Preserve, at the southwest corner of the park, is Henry County's only dedicated nature preserve.

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FacilitiesEdit

  • Boats
  • Camping (water and electric hook-ups)
  • Concessions
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Naturalist Service
  • Picnic areas
  • Shelter house
  • Beach swimming (seasonal)
  • References

    Summit Lake State Park Wikipedia