Summit Lake State Park is a real hidden gem. In fact, we had never heard of it, in spite of its proximity to Indianapolis. We drove to the park in a convoy of Jeep, boat, Steely Van, and June Bug in under 45 minutes!

Paying the day use fee of $7 at the entry gate

Paying the day use fee of $7 at the entry gate

We chose our sites online without ever seeing the park, and we chose VERY WELL.

The June Bug is in site number 41

The June Bug is in site number 41

The June Bug is in site number 41

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Steely Van is in site number 42.

They both back onto the lake, with short paths for water access. Frank loaded up the Lund boat (our late dad’s pride and joy) and is able to keep it tied up down at the water.

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We had no luck catching any fish, but we spent quite a bit of time out on the lake. It’s a no-wake body of water, created from an old quarry, and it’s clear and still. Lovely!

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Vera came along for this trip. She was able to swim until she was completely tired out, and she doesn’t emerge from the water covered in “yuck”!

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Biscuits in the Dutch oven - - PERFECTION! Biscuits in the Dutch oven – – PERFECTION!

Frank and Becky are the official cooks on these group camp-outs. Brother Yale and his wife Carol came for a visit the first night and joined us for foil dinners. We timed them out perfectly, at exactly 35 minutes, and they were delicious.

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Our new Best Made enamel plates

Our new Best Made enamel plates

Frank’s homemade sausage gravy and taters

Frank’s homemade sausage gravy and taters

Our new Coleman screen house was a lifesaver and made a perfect spot for dining. The mosquitos were thick!

Our new Coleman screen house was a lifesaver and made a perfect spot for dining. The mosquitos were thick!

The Skipper (Frank) and his First Mate (Susan)

The Skipper (Frank) and his First Mate (Susan)

Although the weather was HOT and HUMID, we slept in air conditioning thanks to our Airstreams. This is the best way to camp in the summer! And we woke up every morning to a water view, making a peaceful setting for sipping coffee.

Summit Lake will be our new go-to location for a quick and easy camping spot close to home. We can’t wait to plan another trip.

Scouting Trip to Summit Lake
Deep in the Heart of Texas
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