With a surface area of almost 14 square miles, Patoka Lake is Indiana's second largest reservoir after Lake Monroe. It offers plenty of opportunities to swim and boat, and it's kept well-stocked with game fish for fishermen. Six miles of paved bike trails wind through the park, and there is also a disc golf course and marina for visitors to use, both of which can get quite busy during the summer. However, the lake's size means that there are also plenty of more secluded areas where visitors can hike, swim, and picnic while remaining relatively undisturbed.

3084 N. Dillard Rd. Birdseye, IN 47513, Phone: 812-685-2464

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