Prophetstown State Park
Open — Open year-round for camping reservations. The aquatic center operates seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Note that mapping services often provide incorrect directions; use Exit 178/SR 43 north of Lafayette to access the park via Swisher Road, not SR 225.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:28PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:58PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
A 3 to 4 hour period of light snow is expected this evening into the early overnight with scattered flurries lingering through the remainder of the night. Light accumulations less than an inch are possible focused especially across the northern half of central Indiana. Untreated roads will become slick and snow covered. Increasing winds and bitterly cold temperatures late tonight into Monday morning will support blowing snow, especially in rural areas. Challenging travel conditions are possible this evening through Monday morning. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
About
Established in 2004, Prophetstown State Park is Indiana's newest state park, situated at the historic confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers near Battle Ground. The campground offers 110 modern, ADA-accessible sites divided into two distinct loops. The Spruce Loop features 55 full hookup sites tucked among mature evergreens from a former Christmas tree plantation, providing secluded, shaded camping. The Savannah Loop offers 55 electric-only sites with more open spacing and prairie views. The park is unique for its extensive restored tallgrass prairie, wetlands called fens, and bottomland forests. Over 11 miles of trails wind through diverse habitats, from prairie grasslands to shaded creek corridors. The park includes a seasonal aquatic center with water slides and lazy river, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. The adjacent Farm at Prophetstown offers a 1920s living history experience. The campground is named for the Native American village established here in 1808 by Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa, which became the site of the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe.
Directions
From I-65, take Exit 178 (State Road 43), south on State Road 43 to Burnett Road to 9th Street Road (1/2 mile), right on 9th Street Road to Swisher Road (3/4 mile), left on Swisher Road to park entrance (1 1/2 miles). Use 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 for GPS. Do not use SR 225, which has a closed bridge and weight-restricted one-lane bridge with no park access.
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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 | $16 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 59ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (765) 567-4919 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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