Youth Fishing Derby

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

Come on out and join us for our annual Youth Fishing Derby from 9:00 am until noon at the Boat Rental. Bring your own equipment and get ready for some fun (bait will be provided). Prizes will be awarded for Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish, and Most Caught in both age groups (4-9 year olds &...

Gone to The Birds

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

Join us as we welcome live birds of prey from the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake State Recreation Area. Learn how these birds of prey contribute to our environment and so much more! Donations will be accepted for bird upkeep and children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Location: Harvey Shelter 

Fall Equinox Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

Fall is here! Join us on Trail 5 for a Fall Themed Scavenger Hunt. What To Bring: Flashlight, Pencils, Clipboard and anything you think you would need for a night hike!

Truck or Treat

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

Join us at the Beach for Touch-a-Truck, fall-themed crafts, and Trunk-or-Treat. If you have a unique piece of equipment or vehicle OR would like to set for our Trunk-or-Treat please contact the park office or email SummitLakeSP@dnr.in.gov for the application to secure a parking space. Prize for best decorated trunk!

Spooktacular Trick or Treating in Campground

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

5:00-7:00 pm: Trick-or-Treating in the campground and judging for Campsite decorating contest (multiple categories to be determined and prizes will be awarded).7:00 pm: Awards for Campsite Decorating and Pumpkin CarvingActivities will take place throughout the campground and the naturalist site (also located within the campground).

Ghoulish Gathering Scavenger Hunt

Summit Lake State Park 5993 N Messick Rd, New Castle, IN, United States

Join us for a family friendly, ghoulish gathering and help us find our haunted friends on Trail 2. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet from the Park Office from 9-4 pm daily, return with the scavenger hunt sheet for a sweet treat.