Several lakes offer guests a variety of water-related activities.
Southwest Indiana offers guests a diversity of attractions and activities for the well-rounded vacation. With rolling hills, forests, lakes and urban areas, visitors often relish the chance to stay in one of the region's cabins and connect with nature. Many of the cabins offered in southwest Indiana give guests ample amenities and conveniences while retaining the rustic nature of a log cabin.
Family Cabins at Shakamak State Park
Guests can swim at Shakamak's pool.
Shakamak's cabins offer eight different floorplans for different sizes of families and groups. Some cabins offer separate sleeping areas, while others are more rustic in their accommodations. Among the amenities offered are kitchens, screen porches and wood stoves. Some cabins even offer a lake view for a peaceful retreat near the water.
Shakamak State Park offers three man-made lakes with 400 acres of water for fun, a swimming pool, nature center, saddle barn and several trails. Shakamak is located near Jasonville, Indiana, approximately two hours north of Evansville and one-and-a-half hours southwest of Indianapolis.
Shakamak State Park
6265 W. State Road 48
Jasonville, IN 47438
812-665-2158
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Wet N Wild Cabin-Patoka Lake
Visitors have the opportunity to cook outside in the natural setting.
Boasting three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Wet N Wild Cabin can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests. This cabin is private and secluded, adjacent to beautiful Patoka Lake. Wet N Wild offers guests a fully-equipped kitchen, clean bed linens, central air-conditioning and a covered patio with a grill.
Located in French Lick, guests are minutes away from French Lick Resort. French Lick Resort boasts the National Historic Landmark West Baden Springs Hotel, and the town of French Lick offers quaint shops and dining options. Paoli Peaks is also nearby for winter fun. Patoka Lake offers guests a variety of water-related activities, along with hiking and biking in the adjacent park land.
Wet N Wild Cabin Rental
812-725-3010
502-295-6043
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Harmonie State Park
Harmonie is a hiker's paradise.
Harmonie's family cabins offer two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two sets of bunk beds. Guests can relax on the screened porch and enjoy having a living area and kitchen. Full bathrooms are also offered.
Harmonie State Park is well-equipped for hikers, offering trails from easy to rugged and up to three-and-a-half miles long. A seasonal Olympic-size pool is also available along with two fishing ponds. Nearby attractions include historic New Harmony, and Evansville is 25 miles away.
Harmonie State Park
3451 Harmonie State Park Road
New Harmony, IN 47631
812-682-4821
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