Patoka Lake
Indiana DNR lists boating, fishing, hiking, and camping around the 8,800-acre lake. Check current access, seasonal activities, and conditions before you go.
Plan with Indiana DNR ↗Explore Southern Indiana
Take the backroads.
Find something good.
Make a little room for Dubois in your Southern Indiana trip. Patoka Lake, French Lick, and the towns around us give you plenty to explore.
Our hometown
Start with Dubois.
Masseys Back 40 is on Main Street in Dubois, carrying on the Butchies story. Keep us on your list as you explore the surrounding hills and towns.
Check today’s hours before setting out. Routes and drive times vary with your starting point, especially around the lake.
Find the Back 40A few places to put on your list
- French Lick & West BadenHistoric hotels · Architecture · Local history
- Masseys Back 40Main Street · Dubois, Indiana
- Patoka LakeBoating · Trails · Time outside
- Jasper & Dubois CountyRiver walks · Museums · Small-town stops
Make a day of it
Three ways to wander.
French Lick &
West Baden
Explore the region’s historic resort hotels and architecture. The French Lick West Baden Museum offers another way into the area’s story.
Explore the visitor guide ↗Jasper & beyond
Discover the Jasper Riverwalk, local museums, and the shops and historic places across Dubois County.
Explore Dubois County ↗Your day. Your pace.
Build your trip around the places you want to see. Before adding a stop at Masseys, call us for current hours and food service.
Give us a callMore local history: French Lick Resort ↗French Lick West Baden Museum ↗