Fishing, kayaking, and swimming give campers multiple ways to use Lake Lincoln directly from this drive-in site within Lincoln State Park. Buckhorn Primitive Campground includes full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, along with drinking water, showers, and a dump station on-site. Pets are allowed, and reservations are available. Hikers and cyclists have access to trails within the park. Nearby, Lake Lincoln Campground — Lincoln State Park and Gobbler's Run Campground — Lincoln State Park provide additional options for groups or those wanting a different site configuration. Nightly rates run $0 to $20, making this a low-cost base for exploring southern Indiana's lake country.
Description
ADJACENT FROM LINCOLN BOYHOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL, WEST OF HOLIDAY WORLD THEME PARK 5 MILES, HARMONIE STATE PARK 65 MILES, INTERLAKE STATE RECREATION AREA 20 MILES, O'BANNON WOODS STATE PARK (FORMERLY WYANDOTTE) 50 MILES.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Lake Lincoln is still refilling after being fully drained for dam repairs. Due to low water levels, the swimming beach and boat rental will remain closed for the foreseeable future in 2026. For updates, check back here or Lincoln's Facebook page.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuckhorn Primitive Campground & Youth Tent Area is located in Indiana near Lincoln City
Directions
LINCOLN STATE PARK IS LOCATED SOUTH OF I-64. USE EXIT 57A OFF I-64 AND TRAVEL SOUTH ON US 231 TO IN 162 WEST TO PARK ENTRANCE.
Address
15476 N County Rd 300 E
Lincoln City, IN 47552
Coordinates
38.10699106 N
86.98987329 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
