BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for Starve Hollow Lake Beach: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink lake water where algae are present. More information.
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, IN
Description
Book a Campsite at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, IN
Description
Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 280 acres including a scenic 145 acre lake where wildlife is bountiful including regular bald eagle sightings. Some of the best camping in southern Indiana can be found here with 90 electric camp sites some of which are right on the lake shore, 55 full hookup sites and multiple rent-a-camp cabins as well. Firewood is sold on the property for campers' convenience, and concessions are also available on weekends at the boat rental facility during the summer season. Carved out of the 18,000 acre Jackson-Washington State Forest, it provides an array of recreational opportunities such as fishing, boat & canoe rental, swimming on the large sandy beach, or learning about conservation at the Nature Center. Other recreational facilities available on the property include basketball, horseshoes, playgrounds, shelter houses, softball field, fish cleaning station, fishing docks and 3 boat ramps. For the more avid outdoor enthusiast, hiking and mountain biking on nearby trails are also available. Hunting can be done during various seasons by accessing nearby Jackson -Washington State Forest.
Nearby Attractions:
Brownstown Speedway, Salem Speedway, Local Farm Markets, Fort Vallonia Days (local festival-3rd weekend in October), Seymour Octoberfest (1st weekend in October), Jackson County Fair (Brownstown Speedway-last week in July), Melonfest (Brownstown-September), Old Settlers Day (Salem), Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge (Seymour).
Electric
Thu Sep 19 2024 - Wed Mar 19 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Full Hookup
Thu Sep 19 2024 - Wed Mar 19 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rent-a-camp
Sat Sep 21 2024 - Fri Sep 19 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Fri Sep 19 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Season Schedule
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Bird Watching
- Boat House
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Cabins
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Church
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Firewood
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Docks
- Fishing Lake
- Grills
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Horseshoe Pitching
- Horseshoes
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Display
- Jogging/Running
- Kayak Rentals
- Kayaking
- Kiosk
- Mountain Biking
- Musical Performances
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Office
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Recreation Programs
- Recycling Station
- Retail Ice
- Seasonal Beach House
- Shelters
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Lake
- Telephone-Pay-Beachhouse
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Water Drinking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fish Hatchery
- Hunting
- Vallonia Tree Nursery
- Archery
- Golf
- Horse Trails
- Horseback Riding Trails
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Churches
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Farm Markets
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery Store
- Library
- Medical Clinic
- Newspapers
- Propane
- Seasonal Festivals
- Shopping
- Swimming - Pool
- Town
- Vet Clinic
- Viewing Overlook
- Volleyball
- Airport
- Amphitheater
- Car Rentals
- Hospital
- Maintenance
- Motels/Hotels
- Winery Tours
Facility Rates*
Apr 01 2024 -
Nov 10 2024
Nov 11 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Jan 01 2025 -
Apr 14 2025
Apr 15 2025 -
Nov 09 2025
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
38.81693, -86.08372
38°49'1"N, 86°5'1"W
FROM THE NORTH: I-65 SOUTH TO US 50. TAKE US 50 WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT THE SIGN. FROM THE SOUTH: I-65 NORTH TO US 50. TAKE US WEST TO BROWNSTOWN, TURN SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 135 FOR 4 MILES TO VALLONIA. TURN LEFT AT SIGN.