State Parks Near Jasper, Indiana

6 state park units lie within 50 miles of Jasper, including 2 parks across the line in Illinois and Kentucky. The closest is Patoka Lake, about 16 mi east of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Patoka Lake16 mi east
Within 25 miles
2of 6 within 50 mi
With camping
62 with cabins
Dog-friendly
2pets allowed

State parks near Jasper, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central Jasper; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Patoka Lake

    16 miles east · Birdseye, Indiana · Reservoir

    Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, ice fishing, golf, winter sports, and disc golf. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.

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  2. Lincoln State Park

    20 miles south · Lincoln City, Indiana · State Park

    Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

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  3. Spring Mill State Park

    37 miles northeast · Mitchell, Indiana · State Park

    The park supports cave tours, mountain biking, historic sites, biking, and fishing. Camping is available: 223 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.

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  4. O'Bannon Woods State Park

    39 miles east · Corydon, Indiana · State Park

    The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a swimming pool. Camping is available: 328 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites.

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  5. Beall Woods State Park

    48 miles west · Mount Carmel, Illinois · State Park

    Beall Woods State Park is a park in Wabash County, about 6 miles southwest of Mount Carmel.

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  6. John James Audubon State Park

    49 miles southwest · Henderson, Kentucky · State Park

    The park supports golf, historic sites, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 6.5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 69 campsites (tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.

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Best picks by activity

Camping near Jasper

  1. Patoka Lake 16 mi east · 500 campsites
  2. Lincoln State Park 20 mi south · 269 campsites
  3. Spring Mill State Park 37 mi northeast · 223 campsites
  4. O'Bannon Woods State Park 39 mi east · 328 campsites
  5. Beall Woods State Park 48 mi west · Campground listed

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Cabins and lodging near Jasper

  1. Spring Mill State Park 37 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
  2. John James Audubon State Park 49 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays

Dog-friendly state parks near Jasper

  1. Beall Woods State Park 48 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
  2. John James Audubon State Park 49 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules

Swimming near Jasper

  1. Patoka Lake 16 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
  2. Lincoln State Park 20 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
  3. O'Bannon Woods State Park 39 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area

Hiking near Jasper

  1. Patoka Lake 16 mi east · Hiking trails listed
  2. Lincoln State Park 20 mi south · Hiking trails listed
  3. Spring Mill State Park 37 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
  4. O'Bannon Woods State Park 39 mi east · Hiking trails listed
  5. John James Audubon State Park 49 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed

Fishing near Jasper

  1. Patoka Lake 16 mi east · Fishing listed
  2. Lincoln State Park 20 mi south · Fishing listed
  3. Spring Mill State Park 37 mi northeast · Fishing listed
  4. O'Bannon Woods State Park 39 mi east · Fishing listed
  5. John James Audubon State Park 49 mi southwest · Fishing listed

Questions about state parks near Jasper

What is the closest state park to Jasper?

Patoka Lake is the closest, about 16 miles east of Jasper in a straight line. Next are Lincoln State Park and Spring Mill State Park.

How many state parks are near Jasper?

6 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.

Which state parks near Jasper have camping?

6 parks list camping, the nearest being Patoka Lake, Lincoln State Park and Spring Mill State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near Jasper?

Yes, at 2 parks, including Beall Woods State Park and John James Audubon State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.

Are there free state parks near Jasper?

None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.

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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.