Trine State Recreation Area
Open year-round for cabin rentals. Reservations required at least 2 days in advance through Indiana State Parks ReserveAmerica system. No walk-in registrations. No tent or RV camping allowed.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:58PM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Lagrange, Marshall, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben and Western St. Joseph IN and southwest Michigan, including the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien and St. Joseph MI. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon.
About
Trine State Recreation Area encompasses nearly 200 acres of rolling, wooded hills, open meadows, unique wetlands, and Gentian Lake, a 23-acre kettle lake formed by glacial activity. Located adjacent to Pokagon State Park in Steuben County, this facility resulted from a 2007 donation by philanthropists Ralph and Sheri Trine and operates as a managed unit of Pokagon. The recreation area offers 12 cabins for overnight rental, ranging from intimate 2-person lakeside cabins to larger 6-person accommodations. Cabin names reflect the area's birdlife: Snipe, Redwing, Killdeer, Kingfisher, Blue Heron, Green Heron, Woodcock, Sandpiper, Flicker, Towhee, Tanager, and Cardinal. Two cabins (Flicker and Towhee) are pet-friendly; pets are prohibited in all others. Day-use facilities include the Swenson Lodge conference center, a public fishing pier with ADA accessibility, paddleboat and electric fishing boat rentals, and the Rolling Oaks Multipurpose Trail. Traditional tent and RV camping is not permitted at Trine; visitors seeking campground-style camping should use Pokagon State Park's facilities instead.
Directions
From I-69, take exit 154 toward Angola. Head north on US-127, then west on IN-120. Turn north on Lane 100 Lake James to reach the recreation area entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 - $250 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (260) 833-2012 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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