Established Camping
Prophetstown State Park Campground
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
- **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 until further notice. Repairs are scheduled to start in 2024. Access to the park's visitor center ONLY off of S.R. 225 (through Battle Ground) remains open. There is NO access to enter the park off of S.R. 225.
**AQUATIC CENTER ALERT FOR AUGUST RESERVATIONS AT PROPHETSTOWN** When making reservations for August stays at Prophetstown State Park, please note starting August 11th, 2025, the aquatic center will be closed Mondays through Fridays and open only on Saturdays and Sundays. The aquatic center will be open Saturday through Monday of Labor Day Weekend, closing for the season after September 1st, 2025. 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 until further notice. Repairs are scheduled to start in 2024. Access to the park's visitor center ONLY off of S.R. 225 (through Battle Ground) remains open. There is NO access to enter the park off of S.R. 225.
**AQUATIC CENTER ALERT FOR AUGUST RESERVATIONS AT PROPHETSTOWN** When making reservations for August stays at Prophetstown State Park, please note starting August 11th, 2025, the aquatic center will be closed Mondays through Fridays and open only on Saturdays and Sundays. The aquatic center will be open Saturday through Monday of Labor Day Weekend, closing for the season after September 1st, 2025. Hours of operation may vary and can change due to inclement weather, facility maintenance, and lifeguard availability.
Road construction with flagging operations taking place on North 9th Street from Burnetts Road to Duncan Road may slow access to the park entry on Swisher Road through July 31. Thanks for your patience. Please check back for updates.
Prophetstown State Park Campground, near West Lafayette, Indiana, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With spacious sites and a friendly vibe, it’s a great place to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.
This campground boasts full hookups, making it a favorite for RV campers. Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained showers and restrooms, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper noted, “Clean sites, friendly staff, a community-like atmosphere,” highlighting the welcoming environment here.
For those looking to stay active, the campground features excellent biking and hiking trails that wind through diverse habitats, including prairies and wetlands. Kids will love the nearby aquatic center, which offers a fun way to cool off during the summer months. As one reviewer put it, “The water park in the summer is a hit for our kids.”
If you’re planning a visit, be sure to book early, as sites tend to fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Whether you’re here for a family reunion or just a weekend getaway, Prophetstown State Park Campground has plenty to keep everyone entertained and comfortable.
Description
Indiana DNR, State Parks and Reservoirs Division
Prophetstown State Park
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.
Location
Prophetstown State Park Campground is located in Indiana
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- 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
- 54 min from Kokomo
- 1 hr 3 min from Indianapolis
- 1 hr 25 min from Kankakee