General Info

Raccoon State Recreation Area is surrounded by Cecil M Harden Lake (Raccoon Lake), a 2,060 acre federal flood control reservoir. Raccoon is a popular camping, boating and fishing spot in western Indiana. The park has over 300 electric and non-electric camping spots with modern restroom and shower facilities, a swimming beach with a beach house containing showers and a concession stand, 10 picnic shelters, 5 boat launching ramps (one inside the SRA and 4 around the lake), a 3-D archery trail, 335 acres of huntable land (off Ferndale road on the south side of the lake), and 8 miles of hiking trails with views of rocky cliffs, the lake, second-growth forests and prairie restorations. The park also has an Interpretive Naturalist program with regular programs every weekend Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. up-to-date program brochure detailing all the fun hikes, crafts and activities at the park can be found at the property office.Raccoon State Recreation Area is surrounded by Cecil M Harden Lake (Raccoon Lake), a 2,060 acre federal flood control reservoir. Raccoon is a popular camping, boating and fishing spot in western Indiana. The park has over 300 electric and non-electric camping spots with modern restroom and shower facilities, a swimming beach with a beach house containing showers and a concession stand, 10 picnic shelters, 5 boat launching ramps (one inside the SRA and 4 around the lake), a 3-D archery trail, 335 acres of huntable land (off Ferndale road on the south side of the lake), and 8 miles of hiking trails with views of rocky cliffs, the lake, second-growth forests and prairie restorations. The park also has an Interpretive Naturalist program with regular programs every weekend Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. up-to-date program brochure detailing all the fun hikes, crafts and activities at the park can be found at the property office.