Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area
About
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area is a 197-acre state park in Indiana, about 5.4 miles from the town of Judson. The land is managed by the state's park and recreation agency, and the park holds two trails within its boundaries. September and May are the most comfortable months to visit, with typical highs of about 79°F and 76°F, according to averages from a weather station in Rockville, Indiana, about 8 miles away. July is the warmest month there, with highs typically in the mid-80s, while January highs average about 36°F and a few snowy days are common. Anglers can head to Raccoon State Recreation Area, a lake fishing spot about a mile away. Paddlers can try Little Raccoon Creek, a canoeing route roughly 9 miles off.
Park size
197 acres
Location
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area
Indiana
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–83°F and lows of 40–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Rockville, IN weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan36° high17° low3 days with snow
- Feb41° high21° low2 days with snow
- Mar52° high29° low1 days with snow
- Apr66° high40° low
- May76° high50° low
- Jun83° high58° low
- Jul86° high62° low
- Aug85° high60° low
- Sep79° high53° low
- Oct67° high42° low
- Nov52° high31° low
- Dec40° high22° low2 days with snow
Where it is
- Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area · Public land
- Nearest town
- Judson, Indiana · 5.4 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Raccoon State Recreation AreaLake fishing1 mi
- Little Raccoon CreekCanoeing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
