What to See and Do -- Recreation
Fishing - Hunting - Wildlife Watching - Camping
Veale Creek Theatre
South of Washington on Hwy 57Call 812-254-0000 for event information and show times
Presents musicals, comedies, dramas and other entertainment from March through December.
Glendale Fish And Wildlife Area
Route 2, Box 300Montgomery, In 47558
812-644-7711
Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 8,060 acres of land and over 1,400 acres of lakes and impoundments.
The campground includes 67 Class A sites with electrical outlets and 54 Class B sites. Some camp sites have fire rings. Fire wood is sold at the boat rental concessions. Camping is open all year on a first come first serve basis. A picnic area is also available. The comfort station, located in the campgrounds, provides heated showers and flush toilets. It is open from April 1st to October 31st. Water fountains are open from April 15th to October 15th.
Detailed brochure available through the Daviess County Visitors Bureau.
Montgomery Lake & Ruritan Campgrounds
812-486-3255
New electrical, water and sewage upgrades for the southern side of the Campground were recently completed by the Ruritan Club with funds from their annual Turkey Trot. The beautiful Indiana summers find more people visiting at the campground than live in the entire town of Montgomery. Located on Montgomery Lake, this peaceful setting is often the summer home for area residents.
West Boggs Park
P. O. Box 245Loogootee, In 47553
Phone: 812-295-3421
Fax: 812-295-4356
e-mail: info@westboggs.com
Web Site: www.westboggs.com
West Boggs Lake features 625 acres providing a broad range of boating recreation. For those who like to fish, water ski, pleasure boating or enjoy a day of waterfowl watching, West Boggs Park is an ideal destination.
West Boggs Lake offers an excellent opportunity for recreational and competitive fishing. The fishery is managed with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. See www.westboggs.com for tournament schedule.
Species stocked include Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish. Recent creel surveys and fishery analysis indicate healthy and productive populations of these species.
The campground at West Boggs Park offers 232 campsites. Of these, 136 are available for daily camping, with the remainder in a Seasonal Camping program. All sites feature electric and water service. Twelve (12) daily campsites offer electric, water and sewage disposal.
Fun programs include popular activities such as beach games, relay races, scavenger hunts and nature hikes. Also returning will be grocery bingo, blind rowboat races and special events such as band concerts, pet shows and camper parades.
