Inks Lake State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. All campsites, including cabins and primitive sites, can be reserved up to five months in advance. Make a reservation as soon as you know your dates.
2. If your plans are flexible, try to visit during the week, during non-holiday periods, or in winter. The park, lake, and campgrounds are open year-round.
3. If visiting as part of a group, consider the group camp, which can be reserved up to 12 months in advance.

When to Go

Summer is the perfect time to cool off in Inks Lake, and go fishing, swimming, paddling, and boating. It’s also the most popular time of year, followed by spring, when wildflowers are in bloom. The lake and park are open year-round, so time your visit for winter to escape the crowds and take advantage of weekly and monthly rates for campsites.

Know Before You Go

• The camp store rents canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats. Rangers offer paddling programs, and there is a no-wake zone for paddling.
• Be careful when swimming or cliff jumping, as there are no lifeguards in the park.
• Bring binoculars to see the many birds in the park.
• Fishing licenses are not required when fishing from the two fishing piers and boat ramp, but are required if fishing from a boat.
• Pets are not allowed in the cabin area or primitive camping area.
• Leave your drones at home, as they’re not permitted inside the park.