Discover Multiple Lakes At This Picturesque State Park In Indiana
By Tori Jane|Published November 06, 2023
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Indiana is a surprisingly beautiful state with a lot going on just about always; it’s home to 24 state parks at the time of this writing, all of which are worthy of a daytime (or longer) adventure; one of these parks is particularly wondrous, filled top-to-bottom with gorgeous glacial lakes that sparkle and gleam, reflecting the blue of the sky on clear days. This haven of lakes in Indiana is called Chain O’Lakes State Park, and it’s one of the most beautiful places in the entire Midwest if you ask us.
If you're the outdoorsy type, Chain O'Lakes State Park is a veritable paradise for you.
Take your pick from 331 electric sites, 49 non-electric sites, 33 primitive sites, and more. No matter your needs, they'll be met at this gorgeous example of Indiana's amazing outdoors.
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Chain O'Lakes consists of 2,718 beautiful acres, with nine gorgeous lakes all interconnected with one another.
These lakes are natural kettle lakes formed centuries ago by receding ice sheets. They are crystalline, chilly, and beautiful - they make for an amazingly idyllic escape.
Fishing here is excellent, and once you're finally over being on the water (it might be a while), you can explore the more than 20 miles of amazing trails all over the park.
Those miles are divided across 12 different trails, so no matter what your experience is, you'll find something right on your level.
Just follow your heart - and the established trails - and find yourself here.
For more information about Chain O’Lakes State Park, check out the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. Need to know what to pack for the ultimate hiking adventure at Chain O’Lakes? Check out our epic hiking packing list for ideas!
