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 10:07PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen IN, Adams and Van Wert Counties. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor 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 Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Access road to Bluffton wastewater treatment plant is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 7.7 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:07PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio... Kankakee River at Davis affecting Starke, La Porte and St. Joseph Counties. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Allen IN, Adams and Van Wert Counties. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor 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. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * 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 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 9.3 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - 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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