Mississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground

Description

All facilities are open May 15th. Beach opens Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day weekend.No lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk from dawn to dusk (sunrise to sunset). Lake is at normal operating condition and all facilies open by 3rd weekend in May. Normal pool is 737 and Winter pool is 712. Winter draw down begins the beginning of October and is complete by December 1st. All ramps will be closed through winter except Red Bridge. Summer Pool resoration date is by May 1st.

Seasonal Campsite Lottery Information: For full regulations, please visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/10233.htm

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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

The Old Frances Slocum Trail is closed from south of Mississinewa's Miami State Recreation Area (SRA) to near the entrance to Red Bridge SRA. County Roads S 700W and W 800S on the north side of Mississinewa Lake near Frances Slocum SRA are closed as well.

Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.

RV Road Trip Guides

Map & DirectionsMississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground is located in Indiana near Somerset

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

From the Northeast: SR 13 S. to CR 700 S. Go west on 700 S. Take a left at CR 550 E to CR 500 S. Turn left and head east to CR 625 E. and turn left to entrance. From the Southeast: SR 13 N. to CR 700 N. Turn left at Y in road, taking the right fork. Turn north on New Slocum Trail and go approximately 5 miles to the next Y. Take the right fork of Y (550 E.) to 500 S. Turn right and go 3/4 mile to CR. 625 E. Turn left to entrance.

Address

4673 S 625E
Peru, IN 46970

Coordinates

40.7030288 N
85.94415637 W

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    Last on 6/7/26

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Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 6/7/26

Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Mississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mississinewa Lake Seasonal Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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