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Indiana State Parks — North

Folks who visit multiple State Parks collect way more than stickers. They also collect memories for a lifetime. Indiana State Parks in the northern part of the state offer everything from soaring sand dunes to lakeside relaxation to rugged hiking.

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Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton

Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park offers three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan's southern shoreline. Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan, providing amazing views for those who climb to the top.

Pokagon State Park, Angola

Pokagon State Park

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 notable leaders of the Potawatomi.

Chain O'Lakes State Park, Albion

Chain O’Lakes State Park

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 Schoolhouse, or explore the Nature Center.

Prophetstown State Park, Battle Ground

Prophetstown State Park

Prophetstown State Park is Indiana's newest, featuring dramatic prairie and restored wet slopes called fens. It is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. Through a unique partnership with The Farm at Prophetstown, visitors can discover 1920s farm lifestyles, Native American culture and take a stroll through 900 acres of restored prairie.

Ouabache State Park, Bluffton

Ouabache State Park

Ouabache is the French spelling of a Miami Indian word and is simply pronounced "Wabash," like the river that forms the southwest boundary of Ouabache State Park There is fishing, hiking and camping, and a bicycle greenway connects the park to Bluffton.

Potato Creek State Park, North Liberty

Potato Creek State Park

A variety of natural habitats await at Potato Creek State Park, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies and diverse wetlands. Bring your horse for the bridle trails or fishing poles for the lake. Canoe rental is also available.

Tippecanoe River State Park, Winamac

Tippecanoe River State Park

Canoers and kayakers love paddling along at Tippecanoe River State Park. There are also 23 miles of trails, 14 of which are shared by horses and hikers. Camping ranges from primitive to electric.

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Prophetstown State Park

Prophetstown State Park

Newest state park with dramatic prairie & restored wet slopes called fens.Aquatic center, hiking/bicycle trails, nature/history programs and camping.

765-567-4919
stateparks.in.gov

Ouabache State Park

Ouabache State Park

A bicycle greenway connects Ouabache St. Park (pronounced "WAH-bash") to Bluffton. Pool, fishing, hiking, picnicking, seasonal naturalist & camping.

260-824-0926
stateparks.in.gov

Chain O' Lakes State Park

Chain O' Lakes State Park

Eight connecting lakes for boating and canoeing. Hiking, swimming, picnicking, seasonal naturalist, camping and cross-country skiing trails.

260-636-2654
stateparks.in.gov

Tippecanoe River State Park

Tippecanoe River State Park

Rent-a-camp cabins available. Hiking, bridle trails (BYOH), fishing, summer nature/history programs, reservable camping, shelters and group camp.

574-946-3213
stateparks.in.gov

Potato Creek State Park

Potato Creek State Park

Potato Creek offers a calming backdrop for your next trip away from it all. Offering: swimming fishing boating on lake Staffed nature center hiking bicycling bridle trails (BYOH), …

574-656-8186
stateparks.in.gov

Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park

The Indiana Dunes State Park offers three miles of shoreline and sand dunes. Other activities available include: Lake swimming hiking Calumet bicycle trail Nature center and programs…

219-926-1952
stateparks.in.gov

Pokagon State Park

Pokagon State Park

Indiana's most beautiful park on Lake James near Angola, Indiana. Activities: Fishing Bike path walking and hiking trails great cross-country skiing toboggan run [weekends from the Friday…

260-833-2012
stateparks.in.gov

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park

Four season fun! Saddle barn, boat/bike rentals, refrigerated toboggan run, trails and beach. Located on Lake James. Reataurant and cafe on-site. Pet friendly rooms available. For…

877-768-2928
www.indianainns.com

Things To Do

4112 E. S.R. 225
West Lafayette, IN 47906

765-567-4919 stateparks.in.gov

4930 E. S.R. 201
Bluffton, IN 46714

260-824-0926 stateparks.in.gov

2355 E. 75 South
Albion, IN 46701

260-636-2654 stateparks.in.gov

4200 N U.S. 35
Winamac, IN 46996

574-946-3213 stateparks.in.gov

25601 S.R.4
North Liberty, IN 46554

574-656-8186 stateparks.in.gov

1600 N 25 East
Chesterton, IN 46304

219-926-1952 stateparks.in.gov

450 Lane 100 Lake James
Angola, IN 46703

260-833-2012 stateparks.in.gov

Lodging

6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Angola, IN 46703

877-768-2928 www.indianainns.com

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