Olinger Lake
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Olinger Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Olinger Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.
Firewood Permits
Agency closure covering Hoosier National Forest · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-05 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Rainbow Lake Area Closure
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-03 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-04 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Hoosier National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Olinger Lake is a 18-acre lake near French Lick, Indiana, at about 569 feet.
Local outfitters
- Cave Country Canoes19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Olinger Lake
Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 22°
Feb
47° / 25°
Mar
57° / 33°
Apr
69° / 43°
May
78° / 55°
Jun
87° / 64°
Jul
92° / 67°
Aug
90° / 65°
Sep
83° / 58°
Oct
73° / 47°
Nov
58° / 36°
Dec
47° / 29°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Patoka Lake, IN, 4.8 mi away at 561 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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