Chain O Lakes State Park

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through the Indiana DNR system. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance for most site types and up to 12 months for cabins.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:10PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

April 11th, 10:10 PM — 4:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. .Isolated long duration flooding from much earlier rainfall was still lingering at a few sites across the area. Additional rainfall this upcoming week is likely to cause river flooding to develop or persist. For the Elkhart River...including Goshen, Cosperville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville. * WHEN...Until Saturday, April 18. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water is starting to approach foundations on Waldron Lake Dr, Woodland Drive, and the south end of Steinbarger Lake Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday, April 18 and continue falling to 5.9 feet Saturday, April 18. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Chain O'Lakes State Park in Noble County, Indiana, features a large campground set among forested hillsides and nine interconnected kettle lakes. The campground offers 323 electric sites, 49 non-electric sites, 33 primitive sites, 4 rally camp sites, 4 canoe camp sites, and 5 youth tent areas, accommodating a total of 439 sites. Many electric sites can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet with back-in driveways. The park operates year-round and accepts reservations through the Indiana DNR reservation system. Campers can enjoy 23 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged difficulty, boat launches on five of the nine lakes (electric motors only), a swimming beach, nature center, and historic Stanley Schoolhouse. The campground includes modern amenities such as comfort stations, a camp store, and a dump station. All campsites include fire rings and picnic tables. The park's kettle lakes offer excellent opportunities for paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing in a serene forested setting.

Directions

From the north or south: SR 9 to park entrance. From the east: U.S. 6 west to SR 9 south to park entrance. From the west: U.S. 6 east to SR 9 south to park entrance. From Fort Wayne: U.S. 33 northwest to SR 9 north to park entrance.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store Yes
Price $12 - $80

Vehicle

Max RV Length 68ft
Max Trailer Length 65ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (260) 636-2654

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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