Mississinewa Lake advisories
- NO WATER IN MISSISSINEWA CAMPGROUNDS UNTIL APRIL 30, 2021: Due to maintenance repairs at the Mississinewa Wastewater Treatment Plant – water and sewer hook ups, modern restrooms and showers, dump stations, and water fill stations will NOT be available until the work is completed at the end of April 2021. Vault toilets will remain available. Electricity will also remain available on electric and full hook up sites, however, no water will be available at all. We apologize for this inconvenience. Customers with existing reservations will be contacted via email on March 19, 2021. Please check back for updates.
- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has adjusted services, events and operations to protect Hoosiers and prevent further spread of COVID-19. Please visit on.IN.gov/dnrcovid19 for a listing of what is open, closed, restricted and canceled.
- Blue-Green Algae: Found in lakes year-round. More information.
- 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
- Seasonal Camping
- Rent-A-Camp Cabins
- Youth Tent Areas
- Dumping Station
- Campground Reservations
- 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 traverses 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.
- Maps
