Gaston Indiana BEACHES & WATERFRONT ESCAPES


Listed below are the best beaches and waterfront escapes near Gaston, Indiana.



1. Prairie Creek Reservoir Park

Expansive reservoir beach. Swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the wide sandy shoreline along 3.3 miles of water at Prairie Creek Reservoir. This local gem offers classic beach fun, picnicking spots, fishing, boating, and scenic hiking trails surrounded by 750 acres of natural landscape.

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2. Summit Lake State Park

Family-friendly lakeside oasis. Relax on a sandy swimming beach beside Summit Lake, known for calm waters and peaceful surroundings. The park features designated swimming, boat rentals, fishing, wildlife viewing, and shaded picnic areas perfect for a day outdoors.

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3. Mounds State Park

Historic riverfront escape. Enjoy small riverside beach areas for wading and sunbathing at White River, set amid ancient earthworks and lush forest. Visitors explore hiking trails, wildlife, and interpretive programs along the river's edge.

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4. Brookville Lake State Recreation Area

Vast lakefront adventure. Spend the day at one of two large, well-maintained sandy beaches—Mounds or Quakertown—along Brookville Lake. The park offers swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing, and family picnic areas with wide open views over the water.

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5. Morse Park and Beach

Lively lakeside retreat. Dig your toes into the sand at Morse Park's public swimming beach on Morse Reservoir. The venue features volleyball courts, playgrounds, rentable kayaks, and shaded picnic shelters for a full day of lakeside fun.

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6. Mississinewa Lake

Sprawling reservoir getaway. Unwind on the sandy beach at Mississinewa Lake, a favorite for swimming and sunbathing. The site also offers hiking, boating, wildlife observation, and picnic areas surrounded by forested hills.

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7. Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon Lake) State Recreation Area

Classic beach and boating. Enjoy a roomy designated swimming beach with gentle lake entry and plenty of sand at Raccoon Lake. The park draws beachgoers, boaters, anglers, and families to its scenic shoreline and picnic pavilions.

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8. Whitewater Memorial State Park

Peaceful lakeside swimming. Step onto the sandy beach at Whitewater Lake for swimming, sunbathing, and lakeside picnics in a tranquil park setting. Trails, boating, and wildlife watching complete the recreation options.

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9. Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber State Recreation Area)

Sunny reservoir shoreline. Swim and relax on the large sandy beach at Cagles Mill Lake, surrounded by scenic woodlands. The area features picnic shelters, a boat launch, and hiking trails for a day of water and land adventure.

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10. Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park Resort

Classic lakeside amusement. Splash at the sandy Lake Shafer beach and enjoy traditional beach activities in addition to water rides and attractions. The resort offers a blend of lakeside recreation, swimming, and classic boardwalk amusements.

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