Whitewater Memorial State Park

Available Activities

Hiking
Camping
Swimming
Fishing
Boating
Horseback Riding
Beach

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Indiana’s Veterans Memorial Lake

Whitewater Memorial honors Indiana’s WWII veterans with a scenic 200-acre lake surrounded by forests. Horseback riding, swimming, and family camping in eastern Indiana.

Camping

Type	Sites	Details
Electric	250+	Many lakeside
Horse Camp	Available	With tie stalls
Group Camp	Youth group areas	Reservations required

Reserve: camp.IN.gov or (866) 6CAMPIN.

Horseback Riding

22 miles of bridle trails and horseman’s camp make this a top Indiana equestrian destination.

Beach

Sandy swimming beach on Whitewater Lake with seasonal lifeguards.

Can I bring my horse?

Yes! Whitewater Memorial has a horseman’s camp and 22 miles of bridle trails—one of Indiana’s best equestrian parks.

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Last updated: February 20, 2026