Tucked right up in northeastern(ish) Indiana is a reservoir that was created for two reasons. One, to control potential flooding, and two, for recreation. After all, few things are more fun than relaxing at just about any lake in Indiana! This little piece of heaven is perfect for a weekend getaway filled with fishing, camping, hiking, or anything else your heart desires. It’s a cute little hidden lake in Indiana named the J. Edward Roush Lake, and it’s an unsung hero among Hoosier State bodies of water thanks, in part, to its fascinating beauty. Come see!

Once upon a time, this little reservoir was named Huntington Reservoir.
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It's a 900-acre body of clear water surrounded by some of Indiana's most beautiful scenery. It is surrounded by the J.E. Roush Wildlife and Recreation Area, which is comprised of 7,347 acres of lovely protected wilderness.
It's all pretty wonder-filled, but the lake is especially delightful.
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It's wonderful to visit year-round, at any time of day, but the really special moments are the ones you end up enjoying should you be here for sunrise - or sunset.
Its beauty aside, it's the perfect place for anyone even a little interested in wildlife spotting to come and unwind; you never know who you'll meet!
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The Upper Wabash Valley Lakes consist of J. Edward Roush, Mississinewa, and Salamonie. All three serve an incredibly important purpose (other than being amazing, anyway): flood control.

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But though it has a gravely important purpose, it's still a Midwestern glimmer of wonder, being both capitvatingly lovely and outright essential.
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Should you decide you don't want to leave - we don't blame you - you're welcome to camp in proximity to J.E. Roush Lake, and we suspect you're in for a wonderful time.
Other than the sunsets and sunrises we mentioned above, which are a thing year-round (obviously), you can experience plenty of other natural splendors, too.
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In the spring and summer, indulge in the wildflowers that blanket the area. During autumn, the changing color of the leaves and surrounding flora makes the lake really pop. And, in winter, the whole region becomes a wonderland of sorts, with a mostly-to-totally-frozen lake and snowy woods surrounding it.
No matter when you visit, J. E. Roush Lake is one of those places that you'll fall in love with almost immediately.
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Sure, you can't camp here for more than 14 days... but who's to say you can't leave on the 15th day and then come back on what would have been the 16th day? We're not here to judge. You do you, adventurer!

This beautiful secret lake in Indiana is simply stunning, and we have no doubts that you’ll love it as much as we did on your first visit! Have you ever been to J. Edward Roush Lake? What was your favorite thing about it? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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