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.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 10:48AM EDT until September 16 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
FFWIWX The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Adams County in northeastern Indiana... Wells County in northeastern Indiana... * Until 245 PM EDT. * At 1048 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen since last evening. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bluffton, Berne, Geneva, Nottingham, Poneto, Vera Cruz, Reiffsburg, Domestic, Petroleum, Linn Grove, Travisville, Wellsburg, Dillman, North Oaks, Keystone, Liberty Center, Ceylon, Mount Zion, Rockford and Mcnatts.
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 10:32AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River near Linn Grove. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * 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 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.4 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 10:32AM EDT until September 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
...The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Wells and Adams Counties. Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN, Wabash, Logansport...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River near Bluffton IN. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water reaching the bottom of the bridge at East River Road and 450 East. River Road and a few county roads are closed by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 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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