Ouabache State Park
Open for camping. Reservations available up to 6 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. Blue-green algae is present year-round in Kunkel Lake; avoid drinking lake water and shower after swimming.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:56AM EDT until September 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Allen IN and Adams Counties. Kankakee River at Davis affecting St. Joseph, La Porte and Starke Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee River...including Davis...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads are blocked. Roads near the east side of Geneva begin to flood. Some evacuations may be required and property needs to be transferred to higher ground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Sunday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling to 9.9 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:56AM EDT until September 24 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Van Wert, Allen IN and Adams Counties. Kankakee River at Davis affecting St. Joseph, La Porte and Starke Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee River...including Davis...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River near Bluffton IN. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Access road to Bluffton wastewater treatment plant is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Sunday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Located along the Wabash River near Bluffton in Wells County, Ouabache State Park provides a well-developed camping experience in northeast Indiana. The campground features 122 electric sites with 50-amp hookups, accommodating RVs up to 45 feet. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with select pull-through driveways available. Modern comfort stations offer flush toilets and showers, and a dump station serves RV campers. The park's signature attraction is a 20-acre enclosed exhibit housing a herd of American bison in a natural prairie setting. Kunkel Lake anchors the recreation offerings with a swimming beach (with mobility mats for accessibility), fishing pier, and rentals including canoes, jonboats, and pedal boats. Five hiking trails ranging from 1 to 6 miles wind through the property, and a paved bicycle trail connects the park to downtown Bluffton. Additional amenities include tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a fire observation tower, and seasonal concessions selling firewood, bait, ice, and snacks. The park also offers youth tent camping areas and reservable shelters for groups.
Directions
From Bluffton, take State Road 201 east approximately 4 miles. The park entrance is at 4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, IN 46714.
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 | No |
| Price | $20 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 51ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (260) 824-0926 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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