Summit Lake State Park

About Summit Lake State Park

Summit Lake State Park is 2680 acres including an 800 acre lake, shady wooded areas and lots of open space where wildlife and bird watching abound. There is excellent fishing for bass, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, walleye and sunfish. Boat rentals are available including paddle boats, row boats and canoes. Swimming beach is open Memorial Day through Labor Day with a modern bathhouse. There are 4 hiking trails easy to moderate. All campsites have electric and water hookups with modern comfort stations. There are 2 open rentable shelters available for day use. Three boat ramps are available for launching your boats. Entire lake is idle speed only.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

Airport
Arboretum
Archeological Sites
Art & Museum
Bath House
Bicycle Riding
Bicycling
Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Launch
Boat Ramp
Boating
Boating, Canoeing
Boating, Jon(Paddle)
Boating, Kayaking
Boating, Pedal
Boating, Power
Campground Host
Camping, Improved Site
Canoe Rental
Canoeing
Comfort Station
Cultural Activities
Cultural Sites / Exhibits
Dining
Dock, Boat
Dock, Fishing
Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
Dump Station
Dump Station, Camper
Emergency Services
Fire Rings
First Aid Supplies
Fish Cleaning Station
Fishing
Fishing Lake
Fishing River
Fishing, Park Lake
Fishing, Pier
Fishing, River / Stream
Fuel, Boats
Fuel, Vehicles
Gate
Grills
Hiking
Hiking Difficult
Hiking Moderate
Hiking Trail
Historic Sites
Horseshoe Pitching
Horseshoe Pits
Horseshoes
Houseboating
INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
Information Center
Interpretive Center
Interpretive Display
Jogging/Running
Kiosk
LODGING, GROUP FACILITIES
Lake
Laundry
Maintenance, Boat
Maintenance, RV/Camper
Mall
Medical Clinic
Motel
Mountain/Trail Bicycling
Musical Performances
Nature Center
Nature Study
Office / Ranger Station
Parking
Pay Telephone
Photography
Picnic Area
Picnic Shelter
Picnic Tables
Picnicking
Pier, Fishing
Playground
Programs, History
Programs, Nature
Propane
Putt-Putt
Putt-Putt Course
Recreation Programs
Recycling Station
Rent Boats
Rent Canoes/Kayaks
Rentals, Boats, Canoe
Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
Rentals, Boats, Pedal
Restrooms
Retail, Bait & Tackle
Retail, Firewood
Retail, Ice
Retail, Seasonal Concessions
Retail, Store/Gift Shop
River
River / Stream
SWIMMING, POOL
Sail Boarding
Sail Boating
Scuba Diving
Seasonal Festivals
Shelters
Shopping
Showers
Sightseeing
Stargazing
Sunbathing
Swimming
Swimming - Lake
Swimming - Park Lake
Swimming - Pool
Swimming, Park Lake
Tennis
Tennis Court
Toilet, Accessible
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Trails, Bicycle
Trails, Difficult Hiking
Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Trails, Mountain Bike
Volleyball
Volleyball Net
Walking
Water Access, Park Lake
Water Access, River / Stream
Water Drinking
Water Slides
Wildflower Viewing
Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Sailboarding
Winery Tours

Within 10 Miles

ATM/Cash Machine
Antiquing
Area Attraction
Car Rentals
Catering
Church
Churches
Fruit / Produce Picking
Golf
Golfing
Grocery Store
Hospital
Hunting
Information / Contact Station
Kennel
Maintenance, Vehicle
Meeting Space
Newspapers
Orchard / Produce Farm
Rentals, Boats, Motorized
Restaurant
Retail, Drinks
Retail, Supplies
Town

Getting There

Summit Lake State park is located northeast of New Castle and southeast of Muncie. The park is 1 mile north of State Highway 36 on Messick Road, 4 miles east of Highway 3.

Rules & Important Info

Entire lake is idle speed only.

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: 765-766-5873

Address: 5993 NORTH MESSICK ROAD, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362