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Lincoln State Park

Lincoln State Park
Photo: Cool10191, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Spencer County, Indiana
Nearest town
4.5 miles south of Dale
Type
State Park

About Lincoln State Park

1932 marked the founding of this park in southern Indiana, land set aside on the state's southern edge near the Ohio River region. It sits roughly 35 miles from Evansville, giving it a place among the state's older park holdings. The area falls within the region tied to Abraham Lincoln's boyhood years in Indiana.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Lincoln State Park is in Spencer County, Indiana, 4.5 miles south of Dale. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Lincoln State Park

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Towns near Lincoln State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.