Ouabache State Park

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.