Patoka Lake isn't the only outdoor attraction in our area. Crawford County and other nearby communities are loaded with adventure options. Here are a few links to nearby attractions.  Crawford County Crawford County Outdoor Recreation brochure Crawford County Visitor Guide Canoes and kayaks Cave Country Canoes - Milltown  - Offering a 3-5 hour easy paddle. (37 min. drive) Caves and caverns Marengo Cave  - English - (31 min) Squire Boone Caverns  - Mauckport (67 min) Bluespring Caverns  - Bedford (1 hour drive) Hiking Crawford County Hiking Guide Hemlock Cliffs  - A 1.2-mile loop trail. (24 min)  Forest Service info  | Indiana Trails info    Patoka Lake Park trails Hoosier National Forest trails   Yellow Birch Ravine Birdseye Trail More French Lick-West Baden  - (24 min) Shops and restaurants. French Lick Casino - (24 min) French Lick Scenic Railway   Bledsoe Farms - French Lick (15 min) - Corn maze and pumpkin patch. Jas...

Indiana's second-largest reservoir lake, Patoka offers open water for boating, skiing and fishing. Noted for its  freshwater jellyfish, bald eagle nesting sites, river otters and osprey.     Patoka Lake State Recreation Area  - The park includes a beach, marina, modern camping area, paved walking and biking trails, and a beach with restrooms and in-season concessions.    Disc Golf  - An 18-hole course inside the state park. Look for signs near the modern campground. Wine and wildlife cruises  at Patoka Lake Marina Patoka Lake Fishing Map Patoka Lake Marina | Video Boat rental options outside the park Gilligan's Boats Hoosier Hills Marina Cruising the bike paths at Patoka Lake State Park.  

Patoka Lake Winery  |  Patoka Lake Brewing  |  Video 2900 N. Dillard Road The winery is a popular spot for wine and events. It's part of a complex that includes the Patoka Lake Brewery , a distillery and a 28-room hotel.  Java Jo's is now serving up coffee and breakfast goodies inside the hotel.

Benny’s Off the Water  -  2976 Dillard Road Popular spot next door to  Patoka Lake Winery . Offers tasty fried food (see above) and pizza with TVs inside and on the patio. Can get crowded as boaters come off the lake. Closes during winter months, reopens in early March.  Old Homestead Distillery & Hotel - 2730 Station Drive, Birdseye Next door to Benny's and the Patoka Lake Winery on Dillard Road. Java Jo's coffee and snack shop inside offers breakfast sandwiches, wraps and salads.  Finn’s  -  2458 Dillard Road Benny's cousin serves BBQ ribs, wings, pizza and has outdoor and indoor dining.  Schwartz Family Restaurant  -  6738 W. Governors Trace Cafeteria-style restaurant with local farm-grown food, all-you-can eat options, carry-out and frozen meals to take home. Long tables for big families or large groups. No alcohol.   Taqueria El Llano  -  8501 W State Road 164 Eckerty  812-685-2483 A satellite version of a p...

In the heart of Southern Indiana, nestled amidst the dense woods surrounding Patoka Lake, there lies a legend that has captivated the minds of locals for generations—the legend of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch.  Stories of this elusive and towering creature have been passed down through the years, whispered around campfires and shared in hushed tones over cups of steaming coffee.  Tales of massive footprints found in the mud, mysterious howls echoing through the night, and fleeting glimpses of a towering figure disappearing into the depths of the forest have fueled the imagination of those who call this rugged wilderness home. Many claim to have encountered Sasquatch over the years, though skeptics remain unconvinced. Some recount stories of camping trips interrupted by the sound of heavy footsteps prowling around their tents, while others swear they've seen the creature darting between the trees, its massive form shrouded in shadows. Bigfoot sightings began during the late...

Guests have asked about:   Parking  This spring (2025) we added some gravel to make our driveway wider and flatter in the area close to the house. You can now park four cars more comfortably. Parking a small boat would require some skill but would be possible. The cabin is on a hill so the lower portion near Bluff Road entrance is still a bit steep.   Firewood We don't supply firewood but you may find some logs near the fire pit left by previous guests. A house on Dillard Road just after the turn off SR 164 sometimes has stacks for sale.  And there is usually a full supply in this shed on Indian Cove Road after the turn off Dewitt School Road.