If you’re wanting to head to the beach today, Patoka Lake is hosting their annual fireworks display tonight.
The “Thunder Over Patoka” Firework Display at Patoka Lake Beach takes place at 10pm tonight. The Beach will be the primary viewing area.
Expect increased traffic. Anyone planning to attend the fireworks should plan to arrive early to the property and beach area. The staff recommends spending the entire day at Patoka Lake to ensure getting in for the show. Parking spots will be limited, and staff expects to meet parking capacity. Once that happens, vehicles will be let into Newtown-Stewart State Recreation Area, one by one, only as another vehicle leaves.
Campers who leave through the entrance gate anytime should expect that they may not be able to re-enter the property very quickly. A special viewing section has been set up for fireworks viewing in the modern campground’s section C. If viewing fireworks from the beach, campers should follow the path past the camp store to the beach instead of driving. This will allow vehicle traffic at the beach for those entering the property on the day of the fireworks.
