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I-65 to exit #7 (Salem-Hamburg) turn onto Hwy 60 West. Proceed for approximately 9 miles on Highway 60 West. The park is located on the right-hand side of the road.
Camped there for the first time in June 2023. Several campground bathrooms were closed which made the bathrooms more crowded than they should be. I will go back but not this year. Maybe the state will learn to do the work on public facilities in the off season.
Beautiful little gem in Southern IN. You can go fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, and boating there. They keep the place well maintained. There cabins there available to rent. Pet friendly, with the exception dogs are not allowed in the lake. Staff are very friendly. You go there just one day or camp there and stay more than one night Prices are reasonable. Playground available for the little ones. Great place to take the family and enjoy nature.
Wonderful campground! We loved the nature setting, views, picnic areas, and trails. The new playground was nice and large and challenging and not as much for younger ages. Loved the nature center! Small, but loaded with so many things for kids to look at, touch, books, and craft table. The bathrooms were the only big disappointment. Although they are older they are not in bad shape, but they do not get normal cleaning in the campground. If they were just cleaned better, they would be fine. This is our new favorite campground that is still convenient to go into Louisville to as well.
We had an AMAZING weekend camping/fishing at Deam Lake. All park staff were warm and welcoming as were the other visitors.
We booked the Heron Horse Cabin and it was great! Important to note the “horse” cabins are literally that. There is a horse campground on site, these cabins are exclusive to those traveling with horses. They were gracious and let us know for next time. The cabin was clean and included a porch swing, rocking chair, fire pit & picnic bench seating. Inside has a queen bed frame (bring your own air mattresses), bunk bed frame, & a loft that included a 2nd bunk bed frame. Sleeps 5. The A/C unit is EXCELLENT! You can’t beat it for the price! Its got the basics and makes it affordable for families. We can’t wait for the next trip!
There are water stations, restroom stalls and locker room style showering stations throughout the park. Firewood and ice are sold on site for a good price.
There is a beach area with plenty of picnic tables and fire pits. On Saturday families of all kind had tents up, bbq going & enjoying the beach. They have kayak and row boat rentals. The kayaks were really nice. The row boats sucked. I wouldn’t do those again but for $32/day it’ll get you on the water..
Fishing here was great. We caught blue gill, bass, large mouth bass, crappie and channel catfish. We had the best luck & caught the biggest fish early morning. All from the bank.
We loved everything about Deam Lake and can’t wait to come back! Excellent state park.
Clean, relatively quiet, and very picturesque! The bath houses are fine, but they could be cleaner, wear your shower shoes and you’ll be fine! Plenty of picnic tables in the shade for those who want to picnic.
