Lincoln State Park

State park in Lincoln City, Spencer County, Indiana Also known as Lincoln State Park Campground

Aerial view of Lincoln State Park
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State park with 269 sites

50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

269 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Seasonal

Standard camping rates typically apply late April through early November; for services and rates outside those dates, call the property.

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Source: Indiana State Parks reservations

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Through State reservations

Indiana DNR state park near Lincoln City with 150 electric (30/50-amp), 88 non-electric and 31 primitive sites plus family cabins, group cottages and youth tent areas. Booked through the state reservation system; Lake Lincoln was drained for dam repair and its beach and boat rental stay closed in 2026.

Sites

Lake Lincoln Electric (Class A)

Hookups
Electric only
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
150

Gobbler's Run Non-Electric (Class B)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
88

Primitive

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
31

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites
  • Grey water disposal stations
  • Campground host
  • Nature center (closed during dam repair)
  • Picnic shelters (reservable)
  • Youth tent areas (Buckhorn, 5 areas)
  • Pine Hills group camp
  • Lincoln Amphitheatre in park
  • Colonel Jones Home
  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial across SR 162
  • Weber Lake
  • 10 miles of hiking trails
  • Max stay 14 consecutive nights

Cabins and rentals

Cabin

Bathroom
Yes

Blue Heron Family Cabins: modern cabins with bedrooms, kitchen and modern bathroom (statewide capacities 4-8). One-week minimum in peak season (Jun-Aug). Reserve at camp.IN.gov.

Rental (15)

Bathroom
Not listed

Pine Hills Group Cottages 1-15 (floor plans on park page). Closed during dam repair per DNR dam FAQ.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Dogs, cats or other pets must be caged or kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times; pet waste must be properly disposed. Some cabins are pet friendly (contact property).

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and designated holidays)
  • Check-out: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and designated holidays)
  • Standard camping rates typically apply late April through early November; for services and rates outside those dates, call the property.

Cancellation: Penalties vary by facility type and proximity to arrival date.

Included in the rate: Up to 6 people per campsite

Other fees: Statewide rate ranges; taxes not included; one-time entrance fee per guest on arrival; holiday weekends require minimum stay (2026: Memorial Day, July 2-4, Labor Day); $5 transfer fee via call center. Youth tent areas $20 minimum (10 people at $2).

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

15476 County 300 E, Lincoln City, IN, 47552

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov overview, site counts, activities, contact, reservations links
  • in.gov lake drained for dam repair; beach and boat rental closed 2026; group camp/cottages/nature center closures
  • in.gov electric campground map: 30/50 amp, accessible sites, check-in/out, rules
  • in.gov Gobbler's Run non-electric map
  • in.gov Buckhorn youth tent areas map
  • in.gov statewide camping rates
  • in.gov holiday minimum stays, length of stay, people per site
  • in.gov family cabins
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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