Mississinewa Lake
FLOOD ALERT: Area roads have been marked with high water signs and should be observed. Motorists should also be aware that signage may fail at times and motorists should proceed with caution when traveling around the lake area. Red Bridge boat ramp is usable, but proceed with caution. Boaters should be aware of floating debris on the lake, including entire trees as well as small driftwood. Power boating and water skiing are discouraged. In addition, debris frequently collects on launching ramps as the wind direction changes, resulting in closure of a ramp until it can be cleared. Currently waters are slowly receding, however, conditions change as precipitation moves through the Mississinewa water shed. All camping areas except for the youth tent area are currently open.
4673 S. 625 E.
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-6528
(765) 395-7038
Mississinewa Lake Events (UWIS)
- Upper Wabash Interpretive Services
- Special Events 2013
- Meet Smokey Bear
- 2013 Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon
- Welcome Back!
DESCRIPTION
Miami SRA, Red Bridge SRA w/marina, Frances Slocum SRA, Pearson Mill SRA
14,386 acres - 3,210-acre lake
Mississinewa Lake, one of the three Upper Wabash flood-control reservoirs, offers excellent fishing, hunting and boating opportunities in the heart of north-central Indiana. In addition to featuring a 400-plus-site campground and family cabins, Mississinewa was the first state property in Indiana to introduce seasonal camping, where visitors can retain a campsite for the entire season in an all-new campground. The expanses of forests, prairies and farmland surrounding the lake provide attractive habitat to a wide variety of wildlife, exhibiting exceptional viewing opportunities for hikers, bird watchers and touring bicyclists.
Water safety matters! If you use one of our big reservoirs for swimming, fishing, boating or skiing, check out Bobber the Water Dog, brought to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
ACTIVITIES
- Basketball Court, Horseshoes & Volleyball at Campground
- Boating / 4 Launch Ramps / Marina
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing / Ice Fishing
- Fishing Piers / 2
- Frisbee Golf Course
- Hiking Trails Frances Slocum SRA
- Hunting
- Division Interpretive Services
- Property Interpretive Services
- Picnicking / Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations)
- Playground Equipment
- Radio-Control Flying Field
- Swimming / Beach (Policy)
- Volleyball at Beach & Campground
- Waterskiing
Camping - See campground maps under MAPS tab
- Full Hook-up / 39 sites
- Electric / 335 sites
- Non-electric / 57 sites
- Rent-A-Camp Cabins
- Youth Tent Areas
- Dumping Station
INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF HIKING TRAILS
Note: For trail locations, view the property map under the MAPS tab.
1. Easy Access Trail (0.4 mile) EASY—This paved loop is in the Frances Slocum picnic area. A brochure is available at the property office.
2. Lost Sister Trail (2.5 miles) MODERATE—This moderate, self-guided loop trail winds through mature woods with excellent wildflowers in spring. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office.
3. Blue Heron Trail (2.5 miles) MODERATE—This loop trail traveres moderate terrain, is located in the Miami SRA and includes several scenic views of the lake and dam. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office.
4. Moswa Trail (1.5 miles) MODERATE—This loop trail crosses meadows, follows Troyer’s Creek and includes a spur through woods to a pond.
5. Shepoconnah Trail (1.0 mile) MODERATE—This trail begins behind the modern campground and wanders through open meadows and young forest. Look for deer, nesting birds and summer wildflowers.
6. Wildlife Area Hiking—Parking lots are provided near many areas, and access lanes provide paths. For more information, contact the property office. Hunting is allowed in many of these areas in season. Hunter Orange clothing is recommended.
PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS.
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