With 26,000 acres of land and water, Patoka Lake is a fine example of lake ecology. An 8,800-acre lake provides habitat for freshwater jellyfish and bald eagle nesting sites. River otters and osprey were reintroduced at Patoka by the DNR.
The property is home to one of only two resident, non-releasable bald eagles at a DNR state park or reservoir. The eagle was acquired in 2013. An earlier eagle called C52 lived at Patoka Lake from 1988 until he died in 2009.
The property’s Interpretive Services staff presents programs and special events featuring the reconstructed Moery Cabin, a non-releasable red-tailed hawk, bald eagle, Eastern screech owl and other natural and cultural history features of the area. Programs on kayaking, Dutch oven cooking and other outdoor skills are also offered.
The lake is located just south of the historic towns of French Lick and West Baden, and just east of historic Jasper.

Cities

Jasper/Huntingburg
Rockport
Tell City
​Santa Claus 

Transportation

Distance from Major Airports 
Louisville International Airport is 20 miles away from Corydon and 9 miles away from . 
Major Highways
I-265
Also Available
Uber
CODE: matthews 2397
Lyft
Yellow Cab
TARC Bus System

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Area Partners

Patoka Lake
​Marina & Lodging 

Patoka Lake Marina and Lodging is located on the south side of Patoka Lake, within and in the vicinity of Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area (SRA). Come enjoy one of the gems of southern Indiana!

Blue Spring Caverns 

Located in Bedford, Indiana, Bluespring Caverns is a short drive from Indianapolis. The attraction is known for its long river voyage through the natural wonder of the underground. While on the hour-long boat ride, you may encounter bats, crayfish, salamanders, and other cave-dwelling creatures, with only pocket lights guiding your way

Indiana Caverns 

Indiana Caverns is part of the Binkley Cave system near Corydon, Indiana.

Marengo Cave 

Marengo Cave is a privately owned cave located in Marengo, Indiana. One of only four show caves in Indiana, public tours of the cave have been given since 1883. Tours commenced just days after the cave's discovery by two school children

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Events 

• Outer Fossil Bed Parks ​​


• October 7 & 14:  Explore the rugged outer fossil beds to see some of the Falls of the Ohio’s most spectacular features. Dates subject to change based on water level and accessibility.  Always call the day before to make sure the hike is going: 812-280-9970.

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​October 20 & 21 Halloween at Charleston State Park 

October 20-21 Campground decorating and costume contests, trick or treating, haunted hikes and storytelling make for lots of fun for kids of all ages. 

​Make a Mineral Collection 
November 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This is an activity designed for the whole family. $2 per child charge.

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