Although northern Indiana does not have extensive public areas compared to areas in the region south of I-70, there are still plenty of places for holidaymakers to find relaxation and recreation in the upper half of Huzier. Here are five favorites:
Propotstown State Park The new Indiana State Park is located at the junction of the Tippekano and Wabash rivers, which sit on one of the most historic lands in the state.
The Prophetstown is slowly evolving from a collection of agricultural fields and forest areas to a mature state park that will cover a variety of habitats, such as restored prairies and forest land. The park has several other interesting sights, such as the 1920s Living History Museum.
The campground is also the newest Indiana and has 110 electrical facilities, 55 of which provide full connectivity. According to Lebanon resident Ken Campbell, who recently stayed in Propotstown, the campground is outstanding.
“While this, of course, does not work in Turkey (because of its young age),” said Campbell, “this is a very beautiful state park. The baths are very clean, the staff was helpful.
Mississina, Salamoni and Huntington Reservoirs - The three upper Wabash reservoirs, managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, are located a few miles between Fort Wayne and Wabash.
Including 3,200 acres of water and 14,000 acres of land, Mississina State Reservoir includes several other recreation areas in addition to the main park near the dam. The campaign is intense, with over 400 accessible places and very popular with boats and fishermen. As in other campgrounds, it is often noisy and noisy than a camping site with a similar size.
The Salamoni reservoir, a short drive east of the Missinew, is slightly smaller, but offers similar amenities and a large campsite with 250 places. The lake is less popular among fishermen, although the nearby village offers several interesting geological features, such as the seven Mississina pillars and the Hanging Rocks. The area of the spillway of the dam is especially picturesque.
Lake Huntington is the smallest group and the farthest from Lafayette. He offers only 30 primitive camping sites and is usually much less crowded than his big sisters in the west.
Turkey Run and Shades State Parks- These popular, well-known state parks are located about an hour south of Lafayette in Parque and Montgomery counties. Both parks offer some of the best trekking and landscapes in the state.
The tent camp in Turkey Run offers 213 electric facilities and is very popular with both Indiana and Illinois residents. Campers should plan to make reservations for any weekend, until winter is fully arrived.
Campground Shades State Park is fully modernized, but does not offer electricity in any of the 105 campgrounds. This makes Shades less popular with trailer owners, which means that they usually have vacancies, even when the Tour team Run is booked. With less human movement and relatively small campsite, this park is much more suitable for campgrounds and those who are looking for a less fussy experience, especially on weekdays.
Raccoon Recreation Area - Located on a peninsula in the middle of the reservoir Cecil M. Hardin (Lake Raccoon), this property of 4000 acres is focused on one thing: boats.
The 279-seater campground usually buzzes with activity, even in the late hours when fishermen come and go. Since most sites offer electricity, the entire vacation is very often held for visitors, which makes this campsite more busy during the week than other areas.
Indiana State Park - Located among the sand dunes of the southern shore of Lake Michigan, this area is very popular among tourists from northern Indiana.
Surrounded by the Indiana National Lake, the national park completely dismantled and repaired a campground in 2004. According to Brandt Bogman’s DNR Property Manager, the major renovation of 2004 turned the old, crowded camp of 292 beds into a 140-seat area, which is “very spacious, very beautiful and comfortable.
Camping is also very popular. “Last week, for example, we were full every night,” he said. "We have the highest occupancy rate of camping in a state park."
The campground is just a few minutes walk from the dunes to the beach and offers several partially wooded places. The newly renovated nature center next to the campsite is open again. Campers need to understand that, unlike most state parks, alcoholic beverages are hidden in the dunes.
GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE CAMPING:
State campgrounds have two seasons: peak and off-peak. During the peak season (on the last Wednesday in April before the first Wednesday of November) the rates are higher. All sites can be negotiated via http://www.camp.in.gov or by calling 1-866-622-6746.
Camping fees range from $ 40 dollars per night for a fully connected site during the holiday weekend, to $ 10 for a primitive site during the week. Electrical connection points (the most common) - $ 19 per night per week and $ 26 per weekend night. Popular holiday weeks have higher prices and minimum stay requirements.
Accessories: Most campgrounds have a store and camping for camping during the summer months.
Occupation: A maximum of six people can stay overnight on one site. There is a limit of two tents or a single tent and a camping site for each site. Vehicles are limited to one or two places depending on the object.
Quiet hours - from 11:00 to 6:00 in all campsites
For more information or to book a campsite, visit the DNR website at http://www.in.gov/dnr/
