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About

Located one-half mile off U.S. 41 on Oregon Church Road, Fowler Park serves as a multipurpose park. Inside Fowler Park are two lakes, a campground, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails, a covered bridge and a pioneer village with a working gristmill. Fowler Lake, 25.9 acres, has a boat launch, a beach for swimming. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie. The second lake is located on the west side of the park hidden behind the hillside. Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are found in it. Bask in the sun by the lake or enjoy a stroll under the covered bridge, there is so much beauty to be discovered at Fowler Park!

Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Special Events
  • Waterfront

About the Park

Located one-half mile off U.S. 41 on Oregon Church Road, Fowler Park serves as a multipurpose park. Inside Fowler Park are two lakes, a campground, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails, a covered bridge and a pioneer village with a working gristmill. Fowler Lake, 25.9 acres, has a boat launch, a beach for swimming. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie. The second lake is located on the west side of the park hidden behind the hillside. Largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill are found in it. Bask in the sun by the lake or enjoy a stroll under the covered bridge, there is so much beauty to be discovered at Fowler Park!

Address

Fowler Park
3000 E Oregon Church Road, Terre Haute, IN 47802

Park Policies

Check-In: After 4:00pm
Check-Out: Before 2:00pm
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions
Refund Policy

Campspot Policies

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Privacy Notice

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.6

137 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

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Julie C.
June 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Very clean and well maintained. Friendly & professional guardian. People generally respectful of the rules. We appreciated our stay.

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green star
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green star
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Teresa M L.
June 2026
3/5
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Three out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Beautiful park. Loved our site. Did not like the camp host driving the Kabota through the camp ground at all hours of the night. As a camp host myself I would never disturb campers like that.

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green star
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L.F.
May 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Great stay as usual.

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green star
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green star
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grey star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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green star
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Park Features

  • Bathrooms
    Open 12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Beach
    Open 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Boat Launch
    Open to Guests & Public 8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Dump Station
    Additional Cost – Available 8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Fishing
    Fishing License Required
  • Playground
  • Showers
    Available 8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Special Events
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Watching

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Upcoming Events

  • Summer in the Village

    May 16 - August 15

    Join the VCPRD every third Saturday of the month May through August from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Summer in the Village! Our cabin caretakers will open up their cabins for all to explore and demonstrate early 19th century skills and crafts. Each month will have a focus on a different craft or demonstration for you to learn! May's focus will be on gardening, come out to plant the village garden with our volunteers and learn more about gardening at your own home. May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15

  • Blacksmithing Classes

    May 16 - October 17

    Check out our Blacksmithing classes at Fowler Park! Work with experienced blacksmiths to learn how to operate a blacksmith forge, understand the parts of an anvil, and the uses for various hand tools in the blacksmith shop. Each participant will shape metal using learned techniques include forging a curve, twist, point, square – octagon – round taper, cutting stock, heating techniques, and fire management. Participants must wear nonsynthetic clothing for this class. All materials, equipment and lunch will be provided. To register visit https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FowlerParkPancakeBreakfast2026

  • 54th Annual Pioneer Days

    October 3 - October 4

    Join the VCPRD on October 4rd & 4th from 10 am - 5 pm as we step back in time during our 53rd Annual Pioneer Days. Experience the way of life lived by Pioneers of Indiana during the 1800s-1840s. There will be children's activities, live music, hands-on demonstrations, crafters, historical cabins & covered bridge, market vendors, food trucks and much more! Parking is just $5 per car. Come on out to Fowler Park for Pioneer Days... Making History Fun for over 50 years!

  • Fireworks at Fowler Park (MOVED TO OCTOBER)

    October 17

    ATTENTION: There will NOT be a Fourth of July Firework show this year at Fowler Park. We are moving our firework show to October 17, 2026 in celebration of the Griffin Bike Park 10 Year Anniversary. Please plan accordingly, and thank you for your understanding.

  • Fowler Park Hayride

    October 24

    Join the VCPRD on Saturday, October 24th at Fowler Park from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family-friendly hayrides and trick-or-treating! Rides will leave from the Foltz Cabin directly across from the Fowler Park Log Barn. Tickets are $3 per person. This event is open to all ages and includes a brief ride through the Fowler Park Pioneer Village and around the park! After enjoy trick or treating throughout the village! If you have questions about this event, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392 or email Tavia.Hedrick@VigoCounty.IN.gov! We hope to see you there!

  • Fowler Park After Dark

    October 24

    Be afraid, be very afraid and join us for the annual Fowler Park After Dark! On Saturday, October 24th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the VCPRD will be offering a haunted Halloween tour through Fowler Park Pioneer Village! Participants will meet at the Fowler Park Log Barn and will be guided through the village if they dare! Ghosts and ghouls lurk around every corner! Tours are $5 a person, this is a haunted event and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for this event, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392 or email Tavia.Hedrick@VigoCounty.IN.gov! Happy haunting!