Established Camping
Pokagon State Park Campground
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Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Pokagon State Park Campground, near Angola, Indiana, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and even cabins, there's something for everyone to enjoy while soaking up the great outdoors.
This campground is known for its beautiful hiking trails and refreshing waters, making it a perfect place to unwind and explore. Visitors have highlighted the spacious park and the chance to find a quiet corner to relax, with one camper noting, “Find your own little quiet corner and unplug for a few days.” The campground also allows pets, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
Amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay. While some campers have mentioned that the shower and restroom facilities could use some updates, the overall cleanliness and helpful staff have received positive remarks. One visitor appreciated the “friendly and accommodating” park staff, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.
For those looking to fill their days with activities, Pokagon State Park offers horseback riding, fishing, and even a beach area for swimming. Whether you’re tobogganing in the winter or hiking in the summer, this campground provides a great base for outdoor fun. With so much to do, it’s no wonder campers often wish they had more time to explore!
Description
Indiana DNR, State Parks and Reservoirs Division
Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park is located near Angola, just off I-69. The park was originally called Lake James State Park when proposed to be the fifth Indiana State Park in 1925. The name was changed to Pokagon State Park to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon were father and son and the last two most notable leaders of the Potawatomi. The park's Potawatomi Inn takes its name from these Native Americans, who made their home in the area. The inn, with its up-north fishing-lodge theme, is one of the Midwest's most popular resorts and conference centers.
Being one of the state's original parks, Pokagon features the unique work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose members lived and worked at Pokagon from 1934 to 1942. The "boys of the CCC" built the beautiful stone and log structures that dot the park landscape and provide accent to the rolling wooded hills, wetlands and open meadows.
Natural lakes created by glaciers that melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, highlight Steuben County, which has more lakes than any other Indiana county. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake, which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and scenic sunsets.
Pokagon is also Indiana State Parks' winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental, sledding, ice fishing and a twin-track toboggan run... "What a thrill!"... That's what you'll say once you've experienced the quarter-mile, refrigerated toboggan run at speeds of 35-40 mph. The toboggan run operates weekends from the Friday after Thanksgiving through February, with extended hours during the Christmas holidays. For hours, more information, and to take a virtual ride, visit www.tobogganrun.com
CHAIN O'LAKES STATE PARK - 45 MINUTES
Location
Pokagon State Park Campground is located in Indiana
Directions
FROM THE NORTH: I-69 SOUTH TO EXIT 354 (LAKE JAMES) FOLLOW SIGNS TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: I-69 NORTH TO EXIT 354 (LAKE JAMES) FOLLOW SIGNS TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: I-80/90 WEST TO EXIT 144 (I-69 SOUTH) GO SOUTH TO EXIT 354 (LAKE JAMES) FOLLOW SIGNS TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST I-89/90 EAST TO EXIT 144 (I-69 SOUTH) GO SOUTH TO EXIT 354 (LAKE JAMES) FOLLOW SIGNS TO PARK ENTRANCE.
Address
450 LANE 100 LAKE JAMES
Angola, IN 46703
Coordinates
41.70808901 N
85.0219734 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- 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