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3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513

https://on.in.gov/patokalake
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All campsites reserved for the weekend will automatically be entered into the Campsite Decorating Contest! If you’re interested, we invite you to decorate your campsite & have it finished by Saturday at 4 pm for judging by that evening. 

Thursday: 

  • Bonfire with FREE SMORES near the A-loop playground in our Modern Campgrounds from 7-8pm. 

Friday: 

  • Family game night, pumpkin sales, & sweet treats from 6-8pm near the A-loop in our Modern Campgrounds. 
  • Spooky Stories Hike at 8:30pm. The trail is about 1 mile long and rugged, but not difficult. No strollers or wagons. Meet at the Camp Store.

Saturday:

  • Family fall crafts from 10am - 12pm. Price ranges from free to $5 depending on the craft.
  • Pumpkin carving contest at 10:30am near the A-loop playground. Judging starts at 10:45am & awards will be given in 2 categories, carving & decorating for both adult & youth age groups.
  • Bike parade at 11am near the A-loop playground.
  • Silent auction from 11am - 2:30pm near the A-loop playground. All proceeds benefit our Birds of Prey!
  • Taste of Patoka - enjoy a bowl of volunteer-made chili starting at 12pm. Come get it while it lasts! $5 a bowl.
  • Pet and children's costume contest at 2pm near the A-loop playground. Pets & children should be signed up by 2pm & judging starts at 2:15. Pets will be judged in 2 categories: most original & best group. Kids 16 & under will be judged by most original, scariest, & best homemade.
  • Trick-or-treating from 5:30 - 7pm. No vehicle traffic is permitted beginning at 5:15pm until 7:15pm for the safety of all.
  • Campsite decorating awards ceremony at 8:30pm at the Campground Shelter.
  • NEW** Big foot calling contest -join us at the Campground Shelter to see who’s got the best big foot call in the campground.

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