Gravel pads, open skies, and a water park just down the road set the tone at Prophetstown State Park Campground in West Lafayette, Indiana. One of the state's newer parks, it shows in the infrastructure: paved internal roads, full hookups reaching 50-amp service, and a layout divided into two distinct loops. Spruce Loop holds the full hookup sites and carries more tree cover, while Savanna Loop sits in open grassland with electric and water hookups but limited shade. Campers in Savanna Loop are advised to bring an awning or canopy, particularly for sunny summer days.
Crowding is a real factor here. Sites book up months in advance on weekends, and the full hookup spots in particular fill fast. "The full hookup sites book up quickly, and the electric only often do as well," notes Jacob A., who has visited multiple times across seasons. Buddy sites place gravel pads close together, so checking site maps before booking makes a difference. One comfort station serves the campground; reviewers report it handles a full park without feeling overcrowded, though hot water has occasionally been an issue worth confirming before arrival.
The park's paved bike trails wind through restored tallgrass prairie to where the Wabash and Tippecanoe Rivers meet, covering around five miles. The landscape sits at the edge of two biomes, where tall-grass prairie meets eastern deciduous forest, which makes for good bird watching and wildlife observation. A working farm on the grounds sells beef and pork. The separate aquatic center, open Memorial Day through Labor Day, runs about five dollars per person and is a short bike ride from the sites.
Firewood is available on an honor system for just over five dollars, cash only, so exact change helps. AT&T users report averaging two bars of cell service at the sites, and WiFi is listed as an amenity. Campers exploring the area can also browse camping spots around Prophetstown State Park for additional options in the region. This campground makes the most sense for RV campers and families with kids who want reliable hookups, paved access, and structured park amenities within easy reach.
Description
Established in 2004, this is Indiana's newest state park where you can enjoy camping, hiking, biking, fishing, birding, and wildlife observation. The park is unique because of the large expanses of tall prairie grasses, blooming native wildflowers, and numerous wetlands called fens that wait to be explored. Several picnic areas, shelter houses, playgrounds and a 110 site modern campground, all of which are ADA accessible, can be found within the park.
For Prophetstown, the in-state vehicle entrance fee is $8 and out-of state is $10 per vehicle. For pedestrians, bicycles, buses and passenger vans, the entrance fee is $2 per person. When staying overnight, you will be required to pay the entrance fee the first time you enter and your receipt will serve as your in/out pass the remainder of your stay. In-state annual entrance permits (AEPs) are $50. Out-of-state annual entrance permits are $70. Golden Hoosier permits are $25.
Pets must be on a leash of 6ft. or less and attended to at all times.
A camping group consists of as many as 6 persons, not necessarily related . One main camping unit per campsite with one additional tent and one dining fly are permitted per site and subject to the Property Manager's discretion.
Minimum age to rent a site is 18 years old. Leasing or subleasing campsites or equipment on a site is prohibited.
Because of the tall prairie grasses surrounding these sites, campers must attend fires at all times and extinguish when departing.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Each season, the Prophetstown aquatic center is typically open the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend. When booking August stays at Prophetstown, please note that the aquatic center is closed on weekdays, and open only on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only.) On Labor Day weekend, the aquatic center is open Sat/Sun/Mon, closing for the season after Labor Day. _Hours of operation may vary and can change due to inclement weather, facility maintenance, and lifeguard availability._
- **WRONG DIRECTIONS:** Many mapping services (including Google Maps, Mapquest, and Apple Maps) are providing incorrect driving directions to the park. Use Exit 178/SR 43 north of Lafayette to access the park. Do not use SR 225. There is no park entrance and the road has a one-lane bridge with a weight restriction. - **STATE ROAD 225 BRIDGE CLOSURE:** There is NO access from old S.R. 25 onto S.R. 225. The S.R. 225 bridge is closed. The park’s visitors center can only be accessed off S.R. 225 (through Battle Ground). Also, there is NO access to the park itself off S.R. 225. - **NORTH 9TH ST CLOSURE:** N. 9th St is closed between Davis Ferry Park Access Rd. to Swisher Rd. Seek alternate route from N. River Rd. to Burnetts Rd. to N. 9th St.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsProphetstown State Park Campground is located in Indiana near Battle Ground
Directions
To prevent arriving at the wrong entrance when using Map Quest or other mapping source, use 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906 instead of 4112 E State Road 225. The Swisher Road address will bring you to the Main Gate entrance. From I-65, take exit 178 (State Road 43), south on State Road 43 to Burnett Road to 9th Street Road (1/2 mile), right on 9th Street Road to Swisher Road (3/4 mile), left on Swisher Road to park entrance ( 1 1/2 miles).
Address
4112 E. St. Rd. 225
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Coordinates
40.50892852 N
86.8237684 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/28/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/18/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/28/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 16 min from Lafayette, IN
- 54 min from Kokomo, IN
- 1 hr 3 min from Indianapolis, IN
- 1 hr 25 min from Kankakee, IL






















































