Starve Hollow State Recreation Area

Starve Hollow is a recreation area in southern Indiana covering 280 acres with a 145-acre lake at its center. The site provides campgrounds, boat rentals, fishing docks, and several hiking trails that wind through forested and open terrain.

The site grew out of the larger Jackson-Washington State Forest and became a dedicated space for outdoor recreation and nature education in Indiana. This shift transformed the land into a place designed specifically for public recreation and environmental learning.

The Education Center runs forestry classes and nature programs from May through October, where visitors learn about woodland management and how people work to protect the land.

The area is accessible year-round, though summer offers the best conditions for water activities and boating. Visitors should check local water conditions before swimming or engaging in water sports, as safety measures are in place.

The lake contains blue-green algae throughout the year, which visitors need to consider when planning water activities. This naturally occurring algae shapes how people approach swimming and other water sports at this location.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 38.56670,-85.79580

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55