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A Family Vacation Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph is a vacation paradise for families and kids. Nestled in the scenic beauty of southern Indiana, our resort is a relaxing getaway with a sparkling lake, nature trails, outdoor pools, water park, dog park, and an activity center.

Go fishing and paddle boating on Lake Rudolph, swim in Blitzen Bay pool, play miniature golf, splash and slide in the water park, and grab a bite at Blitzen Kitchen. Lake Rudolph also offers a camp store, golf cart rentals to cruise around, and beach volleyball. Experience the ultimate family vacation at our Christmas themed campground and resort where magic is in the air.

Santa's SplashDown WaterPark

Bring out the child in you at Santa's SplashDown WaterPark. Slide down the water slides, participate in interactive water games, and get drenched every few minutes by thousands of gallons of water from the giant Rudy bucket. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Click on Learn More for more details and admission fees.

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Blitzen Kitchen

Enjoy take-out dining at Blitzen Kitchen at the Camp Store in the Dasher section. Our concession stand offers casual eats, including pizza, chicken fingers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, potato fries, nachos, Bavarian pretzels and fountain drinks. Sweeten your vacation with over 32 flavors of ice cream and shakes.

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Character Visits with Rudolph

Check the daily activity schedule for your kids to visit and have their photo taken with Rudolph! You may even see Rudy riding in a golf cart around the resort.

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Golf Cart Rentals

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph spans over 160 acres. What better way to get around than by renting a golf cart? We offer over 200 4-passenger and 6-passenger golf carts. We suggest making your golf cart reservation when you make your site or vacation rental reservations. Golf carts may also be rented upon arrival at the Welcome Center (based on availability).

What To Know

When reserving a golf cart the individual must have a site or vacation rental reservation. There is a minimum of a three night rental on holiday weekends and a minimum of a two night rental on Halloween Weekends. Only one golf cart per site. Golf carts may be picked up any time after 1:00pm CT and must be returned by 11:00am CT the next day.

Golf cart drivers must be at least 16 AND they must possess a valid driver's license (strictly enforced).

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Dog Park

Your furry family members will absolutely love our fenced-in dog park located next to Lake Rudolph Beach. They can run free and climb and play on the canine obstacle course.

Swimming Pool

Our huge Blitzen Bay family pool provides space to swim, with lounge chairs and tables for those who prefer to soak up the sun. Lifeguards are on duty for your safety. Baby Blitzen pool is also available for the little ones! Swim diapers are required. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Shuttle Bus

We offer free shuttle service to and from Holiday World Theme Park and Splashin' Safari Water Park! Shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes with four stops throughout the resort. Shuttle service is limited during the spring, fall, and off-seasons, so check ahead for the schedule. Certified service animals are the only pets permitted to ride the shuttles.

Cabana Rentals

Relax in the shade while the kids play at our Cabana Rentals located at RainDeer WaterWorks and Candy Cane Cascades. Each cabana includes two lounge chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan. Please reserve your cabana while you are making your site or vacation rental reservation either online or by phone. On site purchase may be available one day prior at the Santa's SplashDown WaterPark entrance booth. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Gem Mining

Pan for gold, silver, emerald, sapphire, fossils and more at our Lake Rudolph Mining Company gem mining sluice. This family-fun activity is located in front of Prancer's Activity Center near the lake. Bags of gems for panning are available for purchase in the Activity Center.

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Check out our full list of amenities, from our game room and water park to our golf carts and bathhouses.

Outdoor Activities
- Basketball
- Horseshoes
- Miniature Golf
- Playgrounds
- Volleyball
- Dog Park
- Nature Trails
- Character Visits with Rudolph
- Gem Mining Sluice
- Golf Cart Rentals ($)
Water Activities
- Paddleboat Rentals ($)
- Lake
- Fishing
- Water Park ($)
- Swimming Pool
- Kiddie Pool
- Cabana Rentals ($)
- Splash Pad
Other Amenities
- ATM
- Campfires Permitted
- Covered Pavilion
- Firewood ($)
- Gated Property
- Ice ($)
- Laundry ($)
- On-Site Store ($)
- Restroom & Shower
- WiFi Access
- Activity Center ($)
- Resort Office/Tourist Information Center
- Rally Friendly
- Welcome Center
- Snack Bar
- Discount Holiday World Tickets
- Shuttle Bus to Holiday World
- Planned Activities
- Pet Friendly
- Arcade ($)

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A Family Vacation Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana

Santa's SplashDown WaterPark

Blitzen Kitchen

Character Visits with Rudolph

Golf Cart Rentals

Dog Park

Swimming Pool

Shuttle Bus

Cabana Rentals

Gem Mining

Sunnier Sides

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