State Park · Indiana, United States
Summit Lake State Park
Summit Lake State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 2,680 acres (1,085 ha), established in 1988.
State Park · Indiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Henry, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 2,680 acres (1,085 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 40.0270° N, 85.3073° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About 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. 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near New Castle |
Airports near this park
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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 56.5 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 75.7 miles away
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 127.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Summit Lake State Park?
Summit Lake State Park is in Indiana, United States (40.0270° N, 85.3073° W).
When was Summit Lake State Park established?
Summit Lake State Park was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Summit Lake State Park?
Summit Lake State Park covers 2,680 acres (1,085 ha).
How do I get to Summit Lake State Park?
The nearest town is New Castle, Indiana. near New Castle.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).