Lake Road Trips IN Northern Indiana
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- 450 Lane 100 Lake James
Enjoy beautiful Lake James when you visit Pokagon State Park in Angola. You can stay in the fishing lodge-themed Potawatomi Inn, which is next to the Midwest's only refrigerated toboggan run (come back in the winter to enjoy that). Fun fact: this park is named after Leopold and Simon Pokagon, two…
- 2355 E. 75 S.
As its name implies, Chain O'Lakes State Park has nine connecting lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 23 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the park’s historic one-room Stanley…
- 6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Steuben County in northern Indiana has more lakes than anywhere else in the state, and Lake James is one of them. Lake James is found inside of Pokagon State Park, which is also home to the Potawatomi Inn Resort and Conference Center. Guests love to sit outside the inn to watch the sun go down on…
- 517 N Warren Rd
Eagle Creek Park accounts for 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of land, making it one of the largest city parks in the country. The reservoir, of course, is the centerpiece of the park and the main attraction during the summer months, luring guests to the water for boating, fishing, kayaking…
- 5224 E Indiana Beach Rd
Indiana Beach has been pivotal in putting Lake Shafer on the map. Its views of historic roller-coasters and rides are one of the most iconic in the state. With a total of 1,291 acres and a maximum depth of 30 feet, Lake Shafer is known as the all-sports lake. Bass, catfish, walleye, trout, and…
- 12084 N White Oaks Dr
Lake Freeman is the sister lake of Lake Shafer, both of which are located in Monticello and were formed in the 1920s with the completion of two dams. Madam Carroll, Indiana's largest boat, offers seasonal boat cruises on Lake Freeman through November each year. The historic vessel provides dinner…
- Wabash Ave
Lake Michigan is the second-largest Great Lake by volume, and Indiana is proud to claim 45 miles of its stunning shoreline. Feel the sand between your toes at its many beaches, including Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park! Catch a stoke or see Indiana's last public operating…
- 4673 S. 625 E.
Right in the heart of north-central Indiana is the relaxing Mississinewa Lake. The 3,210-acre lake is an excellent location for fishing and boating. Its entire property includes four State Recreation Areas, many boat ramps, 400+ campsites, and a few fishing piers.
- 9214 Lost Bridge W
There are five concrete boat ramps along with a marina at Salamonie Lake. While the reservoir is comprised of 2,665 acres, the property also boasts 40 ponds, marshes, and wetlands. Salamonie Lake is crawling with all sorts of fish, including crappie, bluegill, catfish, redear, walleye, and bass. The…
- 11790 N Ogden Point Rd
Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake in Kosciusko County are connected by a channel, making Syracuse the perfect lake town. You can experience Lake Wawasee on the SS Lillypad, which is a 110-passenger dinner boat. Consider a stay at the luxury Oakwood Resort nestled right along the shores of the lake.
- 1100 N Mineral Springs Rd.
Indiana Dunes National Park is a treasure of diverse natural resources located within an urban setting. the park is comprised of more than 15,000 acres of dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers and forests. It contains fifteen miles of Lake Michigan shoreline spanning the…
- 1310 Park Avenue
This dreamy lakeside community sits right on the beautiful waters of Winona Lake. With a 9-mile trail system, park, beach, splash pad, several delicious restaurants, and beautiful shopping area at the Village at Winona, this town has everything you need for a perfect weekend out.
- 819 E Lake Shore Dr
Indiana's second-largest natural lake is located in the charming small town of Culver. Lake Maxinkuckee has an average depth of 24 feet, making it a popular ice-fishing destination. Culver Academies, situated along the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, towers tall like Hogwarts over the lake. You have to…
Lake Road Trips IN Central Indiana
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- 2605 N. Cataract Rd.
In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White River watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to beautiful Cataract Falls. These falls resulted from two pre-glacial bedrock ridges buried beneath ancient lake sediments…
- 3323 W. Dunlapsville Road
Brookville Lake is home to both Mounds SRA and Quakertown SRA and sits next to Whitewater Memorial State Park. Beyond its great boating opportunities and nationally known recreational and sport fishing, two great beaches make Brookville Lake an ideal family vacation spot. Check out Thistlethwaite…
- 5993 N. Messick Road
Summit Lake State Park has an excellent birdwatching and wildlife observation area, attracting rare migratory species like the black tern, bald eagle and sandhill crane. In the southwest corner of the park is Henry County's first nature preserve: Zeigler Woods. You can also camp, fish and enjoy the…
- 1588 S. Raccoon Parkway
Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area at Cecil M. Harden Lake is composed of 2,005 acres of land and a 2,060-acre lake. Surrounded by numerous species of trees, Cecil M. Harden Lake is a naturalist's delight. Boat ramps are available at five locations with boat rentals available. A modern beach house…
- 7840 W 56th St
Eagle Creek Park accounts for 1,400 acres of water and 3,900 acres of land, making it one of the largest city parks in the country. The reservoir, of course, is the centerpiece of the park and the main attraction during the summer months, luring guests to the water for boating, fishing, kayaking…
- 11695 Fall Creek Road
The development of Geist Reservoir in the 1940s helped provide a sustainable water supply to Indianapolis. Over the past 80 years, residents and visitors have made countless memories boating, kayaking, and fishing on Geist. Today, luxurious homes surround the reservoir. Geist Marina offers fourteen…
Lake Road Trips IN Southern Indiana
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- 2991 N Dillard Rd,
Patoka Lake is the second-largest reservoir in Indiana with 8,800 acres and one of its best examples of lake ecology. Species that call Patoka Lake home include freshwater jellyfish, bald eagle nesting sites, and river otters. Rolling topography and heavily wooded areas around the property are…
- 4850 State Hwy 446
Bloomington is known for water fun, and Monroe Lake is the main reason why. It's the largest inland lake in Indiana, giving plenty of room to find a quiet fishing cove or to make tons of waves. There's a swimming beach on the west side of Monroe Lake at Fairfax State Recreation Area, also home to…
- 4171 E Harrod Rd.
Boating, swimming, fishing and hunting in season. Summer nature/history programs. Winterized restrooms and shower house for cold weather camping. 2,178.16 acres - 741 acre lake Hardy Lake is the only state reservoir not created for flood control. This means that the lake level stays stable…
- 3400 N. Headley Road
Griffy Lake was designed as a supply of drinking water to Bloomington residents, but it is now a haven for outdoor adventure. The lake itself is only 109 acres, but it makes the most of it as a beautiful and natural preserve. Griffy Lake also has great hiking through wooded ridges and ravines around…
- 7234 Old Forest Rd SW.
O'Bannon Woods was the location of one of the few African-American Civilian Conservation Corps units. The property also has a uniquely restored, working hay press barn, complete with oxen for power and a pioneer farmstead. Indiana's first natural and scenic river, Blue River, flows through the state…
- 2605 N Cataract Rd
Also, not too far off from I-70 is the largest waterfall in the state, Cataract Falls! Take a short hike to view the beautiful scenery, and be sure to stop at the General Store that's right nearby and has something for everyone.
