Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry
Fishing on Deam Lake	Deam Lake State Recreation Area

Deam Lake is forest property designed for recreational activities. Under the multiple use concept, a variety of compatible activities are available. These include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and hunting in designated areas. The 194-acre lake was constructed in 1965 and was named in honor of Charles Deam, Indiana's first state forester. Deam is best known for his book, Trees of Indiana, a comprehensive study of trees throughout the state. He was also instrumental in getting land set aside for what is now the Department of Natural Resources.

Deam's books Trees of Indiana and Shrubs of Indiana are available from the Historic Hoosier Hills RC & D. Books are $16 plus $3 shipping. To order, contact:
Historic Hoosier Hills Woodland Committee
P.O. Box 407
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-6456

Camping
Class A camping facilities: electrical hookup, modern restrooms/showers (at least one shower station wheelchair accessible), picnic table, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water supply in area-275 sites. A dump station is available. See the fees page for a list of camping and user fees.

Fishing/Boating/Swimming 194 acre lake; a valid Indiana fishing license is required. Boat launch ramp; boat motors are limited to electric trolling motors only. Rowboat and canoe rental is available from mid-April through October. The swimming beach is available from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities, showers and food concessions are available to visitors. A wheelchair ramp allows access to beach area. Rowboat rental is available.

Deam Lake

Picnicking
There are picnic areas and a picnic shelterhouse available for day use. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. Two playgrounds are located on the property: one near the nature center and one near the campground.

Hiking
Lake Vista Trail - 3 miles
Trail 1 - .6 mile
Trail 3 - 6 miles
Hikers are advised to wear hunter orange or other bright clothing while on trails during hunting season.

Mountain Bike Trails
Deam Lake S.R.A./Clark S.F. offers 5 miles of mountain bike trails. Mountain bikes are only permitted on those designated trails. Contact the property office for further details and a trail map.

Nature Center
The Interpretive Center is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. A seasonal naturalist provides a wide variety of programs for visitors. The Center is wheelchair accessible.

Hunting
Whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, turkey, squirrel, fox and raccoon. A valid hunting license is required.

State Forest Property Regulations
Public Use of Natural & Recreational Areas

Property Manager: Tom Bricker
Assistant Property Manager: Dave Parker

Deam Lake State Recreation Area
1217 Deam Lake Road
Borden, IN 47106
(812) 246-5421
DeamLakeSRA@dnr.state.in.us

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