State Parks Near Seymour, Indiana
12 state park units lie within 50 miles of Seymour, including 2 parks across the line in Kentucky. The closest is Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, about 14 mi southwest of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area14 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 12 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 106 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Seymour, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Seymour; driving distance is usually longer.
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 11 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Starve Hollow State Recreation Area →Hardy Lake
Popular activities here are ice fishing, winter sports, archery, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Hardy Lake →Brown County State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, ice fishing, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 693 campsites across 5 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Brown County State Park →Clifty Falls State Park
The park supports swimming, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: 169 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Clifty Falls State Park →Monroe Lake
Things to do include ice fishing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe Lake →Spring Mill 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.
Hours, fees and rules for Spring Mill State Park →Deam Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, swimming, fishing, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Deam Lake State Recreation Area →Versailles State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Versailles State Park →Charlestown State Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 192 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Charlestown State Park →General Butler State Resort Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for General Butler State Resort Park →Falls of the Ohio State Park
The park supports boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Falls of the Ohio State Park →E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
The park supports stargazing, archery, wildlife watching, biking, and geocaching.
Hours, fees and rules for E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Seymour
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Hardy Lake 15 mi southeast · 157 campsites
- Brown County State Park 21 mi northwest · 693 campsites
- Clifty Falls State Park 27 mi southeast · 169 campsites
- Monroe Lake 31 mi west · 320 campsites
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Seymour
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Clifty Falls State Park 27 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Monroe Lake 31 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Spring Mill State Park 32 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- General Butler State Resort Park 44 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Seymour
- General Butler State Resort Park 44 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Seymour
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hardy Lake 15 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Brown County State Park 21 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Clifty Falls State Park 27 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Monroe Lake 31 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Seymour
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hardy Lake 15 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Brown County State Park 21 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Clifty Falls State Park 27 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Monroe Lake 31 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Seymour
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Hardy Lake 15 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Brown County State Park 21 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Monroe Lake 31 mi west · Fishing listed
- Spring Mill State Park 32 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Seymour
What is the closest state park to Seymour?
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area is the closest, about 14 miles southwest of Seymour in a straight line. Next are Hardy Lake and Brown County State Park.
How many state parks are near Seymour?
12 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Seymour have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Hardy Lake and Brown County State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Seymour?
Yes, at 1 park, including General Butler State Resort Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Seymour?
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.