Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- in.gov812-922-0002
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area is a recreation area.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting in season, and boating. The official site lists about 100 miles of trails.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Trails are open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Trails may be closed due to hazardous conditions. Please call 812-922-0002 for current trail information. The Annual Entrance Pass admits the driver and passengers to Interlake OSRA and Redbird OSRA but does not provide access for motorized trail use. An Annual Off-Road Vehicle Trail-Use Permit or a Daily Trail Pass is required to access off-road trails with a motorized vehicle. Trails are open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Trails may be closed due to hazardous conditions. Please call 812-922-0002 for current trail information. The Annual Entrance Pass admits the driver and passengers to Interlake OSRA and Redbird OSRA but does not provide access for motorized trail use. An Annual Off-Road Vehicle Trail-Use Permit or a Daily Trail Pass is required to access off-road trails with a motorized vehicle.
Motorized (Off-Road) Trail Use: Daily ORV Trail Use$15Per ORV; includes entrance to property Annual ORV Trail Use Permit$95Per ORV; unlimited trail use Out-of-State ORV Trail Use Permit$20Per ORV; for non-registered out-of-state ORVs only
Non-Motorized: In-State Daily$7Per vehicle Out-of-State Daily$9Per vehicle Entering as pedestrian, bicycle or horseback$2Per person Daily Horse Permit$5Per horse, required Annual Horse Tag$20Per horse, required Annual (Park) Entrance Permit$50Per vehicle; Accepted at Interlake & Redbird SRAs Non-Resident Annual Permit$70Per vehicle Golden Hoosier Permit$25Persons at least 65 years or resident eligible for Social Security disability payments under 42 U.S. C. 401 (proof of eligibility must be presented at time of purchase and disabled individual must be present in the vehicle at the time of use). Indiana residents who qualify for a DAV1 or DAV2 license plate regardless of age, and who present a completed form 32584 NOTE: Visitors with multiple ORVs may use a combination of an annual motorized trail use permit(s) and payment. For example, a group of four ORVs could present one annual permit and pay $45 for the remaining ORVs.Fees are subject to change. All Indiana off-road vehicles (ORVs) must be registered or street-legal (licensed). How to register your ORV. Out-of-state ORVs may purchase an annual out-of-state trail use permit at the property gate which allows use of Interlake and Redbird trails (driving on county roads is not permitted).
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily ORV Trail Use | $15 · day |
| Annual ORV Trail Use Permit | $95 · year |
| Out-of-State ORV Trail Use Permit (nonresident) | $20 |
| In-State Daily (resident) | $7 · vehicle |
| Out-of-State Daily (nonresident) | $9 · vehicle |
| Entering as pedestrian, bicycle or horseback | $2 · walk-in |
| Daily Horse Permit | $5 · day |
| Annual Horse Tag | $20 · year |
| Annual (Park) Entrance Permit | $50 · vehicle |
| Non-Resident Annual Permit (nonresident) | $70 · vehicle |
| Golden Hoosier Permit (resident) | $25 · child |
| For example, a group of four ORVs could present one annual permit and pay | $45 · year |
| Daily ORV Trail Use | $15 · day |
| Annual ORV Trail Use Permit | $95 · year |
| Out-of-State ORV Trail Use Permit (nonresident) | $20 |
| In-State Daily (resident) | $7 · vehicle |
| Out-of-State Daily (nonresident) | $9 · vehicle |
| Entering as pedestrian, bicycle or horseback | $2 · walk-in |
| Daily Horse Permit | $5 · day |
| Annual Horse Tag | $20 · year |
| Annual (Park) Entrance Permit | $50 · vehicle |
| Non-Resident Annual Permit (nonresident) | $70 · vehicle |
| Golden Hoosier Permit (resident) | $25 · child |
| For example, a group of four ORVs could present one annual permit and pay | $45 · year |
Official wording
Trails are open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Trails may be closed due to hazardous conditions. Please call 812-922-0002 for current trail information. The Annual Entrance Pass admits the driver and passengers to Interlake OSRA and Redbird OSRA but does not provide access for motorized trail use. An Annual Off-Road Vehicle Trail-Use Permit or a Daily Trail Pass is required to access off-road trails with a motorized vehicle. Entrance fees: Entrance TypeFeeComment Motorized (Off-Road) Trail Use Daily ORV Trail Use$15Per ORV; includes entrance to property Annual ORV Trail Use Permit$95Per ORV; unlimited trail use Out-of-State ORV Trail Use Permit$20Per ORV; for non-registered out-of-state ORVs only Non-Motorized In-State Daily$7Per vehicle Out-of-State Daily$9Per vehicle Entering as pedestrian, bicycle or horseback$2Per person Daily Horse Permit$5Per horse, required Annual Horse Tag$20Per horse, required Annual (Park) Entrance Permit$50Per vehicle; Accepted at Interlake & Redbird SRAs Non-Resident Annual Permit$70Per vehicle Golden Hoosier Permit$25Persons at least 65 years or resident eligible for Social Security disability payments under 42 U.S. C. 401 (proof of eligibility must be presented at time of purchase and disabled individual must be present in the vehicle at the time of use). Indiana residents who qualify for a DAV1 or DAV2 license plate regardless of age, and who present a completed form 32584 NOTE: Visitors with multiple ORVs may use a combination of an annual motorized trail use permit(s) and payment. For example, a group of four ORVs could present one annual permit and pay $45 for the remaining ORVs.Fees are subject to change. All Indiana off-road vehicles (ORVs) must be registered or street-legal (licensed). How to register your ORV. Out-of-state ORVs may purchase an annual out-of-state trail use permit at the property gate which allows use of Interlake and Redbird trails (driving on county roads is not permitted). Trails are open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Trails may be closed due to hazardous conditions. Please call 812-922-0002 for current trail information. The Annual Entrance Pass admits the driver and passengers to Interlake OSRA and Redbird OSRA but does not provide access for motorized trail use. An Annual Off-Road Vehicle Trail-Use Permit or a Daily Trail Pass is required to access off-road trails with a motorized vehicle. Entrance fees Entrance TypeFeeComment Motorized (Off-Road) Trail Use Daily ORV Trail Use$15Per ORV; includes entrance to property Annual ORV Trail Use Permit$95Per ORV; unlimited trail use Out-of-State ORV Trail Use Permit$20Per ORV; for non-registered out-of-state ORVs only Non-Motorized In-State Daily$7Per vehicle Out-of-State Daily$9Per vehicle Entering as pedestrian, bicycle or horseback$2Per person Daily Horse Permit$5Per horse, required Annual Horse Tag$20Per horse, required Annual (Park) Entrance Permit$50Per vehicle; Accepted at Interlake & Redbird SRAs Non-Resident Annual Permit$70Per vehicle Golden Hoosier Permit$25Persons at least 65 years or resident eligible for Social Security disability payments under 42 U.S. C. 401 (proof of eligibility must be presented at time of purchase and disabled individual must be present in the vehicle at the time of use). Indiana residents who qualify for a DAV1 or DAV2 license plate regardless of age, and who present a completed form 32584 NOTE: Visitors with multiple ORVs may use a combination of an annual motorized trail use permit(s) and payment. For example, a group of four ORVs could present one annual permit and pay $45 for the remaining ORVs.Fees are subject to change. All Indiana off-road vehicles (ORVs) must be registered or street-legal (licensed). How to register your ORV. Out-of-state ORVs may purchase an annual out-of-state trail use permit at the property gate which allows use of Interlake and Redbird trails (driving on county roads is not permitted).
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Dog training
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Off-highway vehiclesHuntingFishingHorseback ridingHikingBoatingBikingMountain biking
Boating and paddling
Non-motorized or electric boating
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
- All vehicles must be registered or licensed (street legal) according to Indiana law. Please make certain you are complying with Indiana’s legal definition of ORV registration.
- Non-registered out-of-state ORVs may purchase an annual Out-of-State Trail Use permit. This allows the ORV to be used on the Interlake and Redbird trails; but, not on county roads.
- Everyone who enters the Interlake State Recreation Area must pay at gatehouse.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property. All vehicles are subject to search.
- Visitors must comply with all DNR property rules and Indiana off-road vehicle laws.
- The operator of a vehicle, SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)*, or vehicle other than a dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), or utility vehicle (UTV), must be at least sixteen (16) years old and possess a valid driver's license.
- The operator of a dirt bike, ATV, or UTV under the age of 16 must be directly supervised at all times by a parent or legal guardian.
- DOT-approved safety helmets are required at all times except in vehicles with fully enclosed metal cab or roll bar protection. Helmets must be worn while vehicles are in operation.
- Effective July 1, 2017. Children under 18 must now wear helmets in side-by-side ORVs and UTVs. (HEA 1200)
- Seatbelts are required to be used by all vehicle operators and occupants, except ATV and dirt bike, and overhead/roll bar protection is required for all occupants in the vehicle, SUV.*
- Passengers are not allowed on ATVs or dirt bikes, except those designed by the manufacturer for two up riding
- All off-road vehicles must have functioning spark arrestors and mufflers. No tire chains or studded tires.
- Vehicles may only be operated in designated areas and must stay on marked trails.
- Entry onto property is authorized only during posted hours of operation. The valid daily receipt must be in the vehicle operator’s possession at all times.
Getting there
- Phone
- 812-922-0002
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology