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Interlake State Recreation Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | South Fork Patoka River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to all vehicle types, this area offers about 100 miles of single track and 4x4 trails plus several rock garden play areas. The forest includes some grassy hills, open pits and several man made lakes that are open for boating and fishing. Horseback and mountain bike riders are also welcome.
There is a small fee charged to ride the trails and all vehicles must display a current Indiana ORV Sticker. Recent improvements have been made which include a paved main entrance road and spacious parking with adjacent restrooms.
The trails are open daily year-round for day use only. Overnight parking is not permitted but future plans include adding a campground. Nearby Lynnville Park Campground and Scales Lake Park offer both primitive and RV hookup sites.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Indiana OHV Registration |
| Dates Open | Daily dawn to dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | all vehicles must display registration |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours sunrise to sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,550 acres (6 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 550 to 600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Mostly | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Intersections | Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | State Recreation |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Country Cupboard (812) 922-5000 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Country Cupboard (812) 922-5000 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lynnville Park Campground (812) 922-5144 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lynnville Park Campground (812) 922-5144 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lynnville Park Campground (812) 922-5144 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Lynnville Park Campground (812) 922-5144 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Country Cupboard (812) 922-5000 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($2.00 per person) fee if entering as pedestrian or bicyclist |
| Riding | Yes ($15.00 per OHV) non-resident fee - $20/vehicle |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Annual Permit - $95/ORV |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Lynnville, IN | ||
| From: Evansville, IN
1) Take I-69 North to Exit 21A 2) Merge onto I-64 East, continue 9.8 miles to Exit 39 3) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp on SR-61, continue .3 miles 4) Turn right (east) onto SR-68, continue 3.2 miles 5) Look for brown park entrance sign on the left (north), turn here 6) Continue about 1 mile toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Indiana DNR 402 W. Washington Street Room 271 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2782 (812) 922-0002 cjackson@dnr.in.gov www.in.gov |
| Contact Info | DNR - Customer Service Center ORV Division 402 West Washington Street Room W160 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739 (317) 232-4200 (877) 463-6367 www.in.gov |
| Comment | Indiana OHV Registration Info |
Interlake Trail Photo
The trails are open year-round but can get very muddy after a heavy rain or during spring thaw.
Interlake Trail Photo
The forest has 17 lakes that are open to fishing and boating.
Interlake Trail Photo
This area is very popular with ATVs.
Interlake Trail Photo
The forest has a good mix of meadows, deep forests and plenty of lake views.
Interlake Trail Photo
There are some sections of the forest that never really dry out. After a good rain expect to come across some deep mud and water crossings.
Interlake Trail Photo
This forest is known for its deep mud and pond crossings. ATVs and trucks will have a blast here.
Interlake Trail Photo
The forest is full of deep and wide mud pits.
Interlake Trail Photo
Did we mention this place has a lot of mud?
Interlake Trail Photo
Most of the trails are wide enough for side by sides.
Interlake Trail Photo
A good example of what to expect when going through one of the mud pits.
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