Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park

10/17/2024

It's gonna be a nice weekend. We will open the Pop Up Shop for one more weekend, come out and see us.

10/16/2024

Our IDNR staff did a great job lining the basketball court!

10/14/2024

The next order is being sent October 15th. Order today!

Buy a brick, leave a legacy at Lincoln Trail State Park! We want you to be a part of keeping our state park beautiful, fun and functional for years to come! By buying a personalized brick you are not only helping the "Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park" with their fundraising efforts to better the....

10/13/2024

As the 2024 camping season comes to an end we want to Thank everyone for your memberships, donations, and purchasing FOLTSP merchandise. Thanks to you over the last 3 years these are the additions we have completed in the park. We have purchased educational signs, a kayak launch, the basketball court, security light for the kayak launch, multcher for a lawn mower, the Pop up Shop, pet waste stations and coming soon, watch for 5 new benches, bike racks and security cameras. We look forward to 2025 and more additions to the park.

10/11/2024

Start planning now for next season. The first event, the annual 5K Fun Run/Walk, will take place on April 19th, 2025. Reservations can be made six months prior to your desired arrival date, with bookings for the year beginning on April 15th. Make your reservations at

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10/07/2024

Our Glow Kayak event was a success Saturday night. We had 34 participants for a beautiful night. Thanks to everyone that came out.

10/07/2024

The next brick order will go in on October 15th. You can still order your brick at the web site here.

Buy a brick, leave a legacy at Lincoln Trail State Park! We want you to be a part of keeping our state park beautiful, fun and functional for years to come! By buying a personalized brick you are not only helping the "Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park" with their fundraising efforts to better the....

10/06/2024

Second place went to site 97 in Plainview. Great job Great Job, David Long and Orbey Ruiz and the Clark family.

10/06/2024

And the winners are, first place site number 70 in Plainview. Grandma's pumpkin patch. Great job Bush family!

10/05/2024

Fall Frolic Corn Hole Tournament 2024 Winners!
Placing in first place is “David & Ordy”, David Long and Great Job, David Long and Orbey Ruiz and Second Place goes to “CornStorm”, Tyler Wilt and Jordan DeFoe. Thanks everyone for participating and supporting the Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park organization.

10/05/2024

Fun day at Fall Frolic corn hole and crafts. Thanks for participating and supporting your park! A huge thanks to Becky Rue and her fantastic crew for doing the face painting and crafts with the children!

10/05/2024

At Fall Frolic 2024, the trick-or-treating was sweet, but the hayrides courtesy of IDNR's finest, Mark Setser and Jerry Wilson, were the real icing on the cake - or should we say, the candy in the pumpkin?

10/05/2024

Campers, the pumpkin patch is open. One pumpkin per child while supplies last. And thanks to our Friends at Danhke Farms for donating the pumpkins for today, also The National Road's Rustic Rooster.

10/05/2024

Some nighttime shots of our Halloween Campsite Decorating! Dont forget to get your tickets at the Pop Up Shop to vote for your favorite!

10/05/2024

The great campsite showdown is on! Buy tickets at the Pop Up Shop to vote for your favorite spooky spot. The top two winners will be announced Sunday morning at 10 am, and let's just say everyone's been conjuring up some serious Halloween magic!

10/05/2024

Some of the Halloween decorations this weekend.
Come out and vote for your favorite campsite. See us at the Popup shop to buy your tickets.

10/03/2024

We have lots of new shirts, crew sweatshirts, and hoodies in the Pop-Up Shop! Come out, get yours, and check out all the Halloween decorations. Note that the road will be closed on Saturday between Red Oak Shelter and the south boat dock from 1 to 4, so plan accordingly.

09/30/2024

Buy a brick, leave a legacy at Lincoln Trail State Park! We want you to be a part of keeping our state park beautiful, fun and functional for years to come! By buying a personalized brick you are not only helping the "Friends of Lincoln Trail State Park" with their fundraising efforts to better the....

09/26/2024

We have pet waste stations in Plainview and Lakeside campgrounds now. Please help us keep our park clean.

09/25/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Diana Ellington, Amber Nicole Goodwin, Sarah Lycan, Doug Dahnke, Will Smitley, Tim Parker, Amber Litteral Newton, Shelly Garner, Amy Staub Yargus, Vaughn Kellum, John Grubb

09/22/2024

Still lots of camping time left!