Lake Swimming & Beach
Cool off at our sandy beach and roped-off swimming area, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to dusk. The swimming beach is perfect for families with kids who want to wade, splash, and build sandcastles in a supervised swimming area. Day guests are welcome — grab a day pass and spend the afternoon on our sandy beach without booking a campsite. Note: Day guest and season passes cover gate entry only and do not include the water float park or watercraft rentals.
⚠️ No Lifeguard on Duty — Swim at Your Own Risk. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
| Entry Pass | Price |
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| Day Guest Pass | $5/person (children under 5 free) |
| Season Pass (3 people) | $59 |
| Season Pass (5 people) | $99 |
| Beach Cabana Rental | $25/day |
| Lounge Chair Rental | $10/day |
Inflatable Water Park
Our water park is the highlight of every summer at Lazy L Lake. Climb, bounce, slide, and splash your way across inflatable platforms anchored right on our 75-acre private lake. The water park features a floating obstacle course that kids and adults love — and day guests are welcome to join the fun without a campground reservation.
Water Park Details
- Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Available 7 days a week during season
- Ages 6–60, minimum height 4 feet
- Buoyancy vests provided and required
- Day guests welcome — no reservation needed
- Weather permitting
Water Park Pricing
- 6-hour float pass: $24/person
- Hourly float pass: $8/hour
- Perfect for birthday parties
- Great for family reunions
- Group outings welcome
View full Water Park rules & details →
Watercraft Rentals
Explore all 75 acres of our private lake by water. Whether you prefer kayaking at a leisurely pace, standing tall on a paddle board, or cruising in a canoe, we have the watercraft to match your style. Our hydrobikes offer a unique way to tour the lake — pedal-powered and easy for all skill levels. Paddleboards and kayaks are our most popular rentals, so arrive early on weekends to grab yours.
| Watercraft | Rate |
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| Kayak | $5/person/hour |
| Canoe | $5/person/hour |
| Stand-Up Paddle Board | $5/person/hour |
| Hydrobike | $10/person/hour |
Bring your own kayak or paddleboard? Personal kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are welcome at no launch fee. A $5 launch fee applies only to boats with motors.
Fishing & Boat Ramp
Cast a line from the shore, drop your kayak in at our boat ramp, or fish from your own vessel. Our 75-acre private lake is stocked and ready — no Indiana fishing license required. The calm, wooded shoreline also makes this a fantastic spot for bird watching — keep an eye out for herons, eagles, and osprey from the water or the bank.
Fishing at Lazy L Lake
- No fishing license required — private lake
- Fishing
- Night crawlers, red worms, and bee moths available on-site — for minnows, goldfish, and more, visit Lazy L Lake Bait & Tackle, 100 E National Ave, West Terre Haute, IN 47885 (less than 5 minutes away)
- Boat ramp access included with your stay
- Shore fishing and dock fishing available
- Bird watching opportunities along the wooded shoreline
Perfect for Groups & Events
Planning a birthday party, family reunion, church outing, or corporate team-building day? Lazy L Lake's lake activities make it easy to entertain groups of any size.
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Parties & Outings
Perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, and group outings of any size.
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Hut Rentals
Covered gathering space for up to 4 people at $45/day.
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Beach House
Larger groups can rent the beach house from $100–$300/night.
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Weekend Entertainment
Food trucks and live music on weekends during the season.
Plan Your Visit
The swimming beach and lake activities are open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. The campground opens April 15 for the full season.
Day guests are always welcome — no reservation needed! Just stop by, grab a $5 day pass at the gate, and enjoy the beach, fishing, and playground. Water park passes and watercraft rentals are available separately — ask us at the gate!
Located in West Terre Haute, Indiana — just minutes from downtown Terre Haute.
