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Sycamore Outdoor Center

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The Indiana State University Sycamore Outdoor Center is a multi-use outdoor facility designed to accommodate educational and recreational programs for campus groups and the community at large. The Sycamore Outdoor Center is 80 acres of woods, trails and lakes located approximately 18 miles east of Terre Haute.

The Outdoor Center consists of eight lakes, which are fed through an underground water supply and cover 42 acres and several acres of wooded land. The Sycamore Outdoor Center also houses out Keystone Adventure Program which consists of a variety of challenge courses and group initiative activities provided by trained facilitators through out department. In addition, ten platform tents and a full-sized classroom make the ISU Sycamore Outdoor Center a poplar destination for a variety of groups.

For Reservations, Questions, and Information, contact:

ISU Conference and Event Services, Annika Clawson
Annika.Clawson@indstate.edu
812-237-3374

or visit https://indstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4CVfWTlkYAALk0 to fill out a reservation request form

Amenities

Retreat Center

  • Looking for a unique location for your meeting or workshop where you can get away from stress and distractions? With our climate-controlled classroom building, Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, full-service kitchen, covered shelter, lakes, trails and natural environment, the Sycamore Outdoor Center provides a casual, cost-friendly retreat atmosphere.

Cabins

  • Organized groups such as ones from university and community groups, clubs, schools and organizations can take advantage of the overnight camping facilities at the SOC. Restroom and shower facilities, covered shelters and fire pits are available. 
  • Four newly constructed cabins are available. Each cabin will sleep up to ten people with five bunk beds and camp mattresses provided. Groups will need to provide their own bedding. The cabins are sure to be a popular destination. Don't wait, make your reservations today!

Environmental Education Lab

  • More information is coming soon!

Shelters

  • Two shelters are available to groups. The Sycamore Lake Shelter is attached to the Retreat Center with views of Sycamore Lake and surrounding woods. The Bookworm Lake Shelter is located in the middle of the camping area with easy access to the cabins and fire pit.

Common Areas

  • Common areas include: Recreation Open Space, Lakes, Canoes, Hiking Trails, Fire Pits, and Volleyball Court.