Lincoln State Park
Indiana

Lincoln State Park

Available Activities
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Swimming
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Lincoln State Park preserves the Indiana boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln. From ages 7-21, young Abe lived here—now explore history with 269 campsites and family cabins!

Camping

Campsite TypeCount
Electric150 sites
Non-Electric88 sites
🥾 Primitive31 sites
🏠 Cabins/Cottages10

⚠️ 2025 ALERT: Lake Lincoln will be CLOSED starting July 7, 2025 for dam repairs. Beach open until then, but no boat rentals for all of 2025!

Lincoln History

SiteDetails
Little Pigeon Creek ChurchLincoln’s sister Sarah buried here
🏠 Colonel Jones HomeMerchant who employed young Lincoln
🎭 Lincoln AmphitheatreOutdoor performances (seasonal)

FAQ

Where is Nancy Hanks Lincoln buried?

Lincoln’s mother is buried at the adjacent Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (NPS site), not in the state park.

🎩 Walk Where Lincoln Walked

Reserve at IN DNR.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026

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