Summit Lake State Park
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  Location of Summit Lake State Park in Indiana | |
| Location | Henry County, Indiana, United States |
| Nearest city | New Castle, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40°02′N 85°18′W / 40.03°N 85.30°WCoordinates: 40°02′N 85°18′W / 40.03°N 85.30°W |
| Area | 2,680 acres (1,080 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Governing body | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
| http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2967.htm | |
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.
Facilities
- Boats
- Camping (water and electric hook-ups)
- Concessions
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Interpretive Naturalist Service
- Picnic areas
- Shelter house
- Beach swimming (seasonal)
Sunset at Summit Lake State Park
View from Park Office at Sunset
External links
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources' official Web page
- Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
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