Mississinewa Lake
Open year-round with limited services during off-season. All facilities open by mid-May; beach opens Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day. Blue-green algae is present year-round; avoid drinking lake water and shower after swimming. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 2:41AM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Paulding and Van Wert. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected today. Swaths of torrential rain with 2 inch per hour rainfall rates are possible and may result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Mississinewa Lake is a premier Indiana DNR camping destination located southeast of Peru in Miami County. The property encompasses a 3,300-acre reservoir and features one of the largest campgrounds in the Indiana state park system with 451 total sites. Camping options include 316 electric sites, 82 full hookup sites with water and sewer connections, 39 non-electric primitive sites, 8 rent-a-camp cabins, and 2 youth tent areas. The campground provides comprehensive amenities including comfort stations with flush toilets and showers, pit toilets, a dump station, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Recreation facilities include a playground, basketball court, volleyball, horseshoes, disc golf, amphitheater, hiking trails, and bicycling. A refreshment stand offers ice, firewood, and camping supplies. Water-based recreation is a major draw, with boat ramps, fishing docks, a marina, and opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, power boating, jet skiing, water skiing, and sailboating. Mississinewa was the first Indiana state property to offer seasonal camping, allowing visitors to retain a site for the entire season.
Directions
Located about nine miles off Highway 31, southeast of Peru, Indiana. Travel time from Fort Wayne or Indianapolis is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes; from South Bend approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $62 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 72ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (765) 473-6528 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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