Chain of Lakes State Park
2355 E. 75 South
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: 260-636-2654
Toll Free: 800-457-8283
Reservations: 260-636-2654
Canoe, Fish or Paddleboat at an Indiana State Park
Chain of Lakes State Park Overview
Beautiful lakes, fabulous camping and great hiking make Chain of Lakes State Park a great vacation getaway. This is one of the places in Indiana that offers relaxation as well as plenty to do. This 2718-acre State Park has over 212 acres of surface lake area and seven miles of shore line on nine interconnecting lakes.
Chain of Lakes
Nine interconnecting lakes at Chain of Lakes State Park create a paradise for boat lovers. Located in the midst of Indiana's lake country, the lakes connect via small channels that a canoe or kayak may pass through. The lakes combine for over two hundred surface acres and seven miles of shoreline.
Family Cabins
The cabins offer privacy and comfort with bedrooms, living areas, kitchens and bathroom facilities. The cabins do not have maid service so visitors must bring their own towels, bedding, plates and silverware. Full weekly rental only is available during the months of June, July, and August. During April, May, September and October cabins are available on a nightly basis. There are eighteen cabins with play area and play field nearby. There is also a boat dock on Long Lake near the cabins. Trail 6 gives cabin residents access to the other trails and other amenities of the park.
Glacial Esker Nature Preserve
This area, dedicated in 2012, preserves 212 acres of glacial esker. This type of terrain, glacial in origin, is a long line of sand and gravel mix that is a uniform shape.
Hiking Trails
The state park includes ten hiking trails that total over fourteen miles in length. The trails range in difficulty from rugged to easy and traverse a range of terrain from forest to open field to wetland.
Boat Rental
Park visitors may rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks during the summer season.
Camping at the Park
Camping facilities include electric, non electric and primitive sites. There is a rally campground and youth camp ground suitable for group camping for kids.
Amenities at Chain of Lake State Park
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating / Elect. motor only
Nature Center/Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal)
Shelters
Rental-Canoe, Paddleboat, Kayak and Rowboat. Canoe rental on weekends & holiday by the hour only.
Cross-County Skiing / No Ski Rental
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Hiking Trails
Swimming / Beach
Camping Information:
Electric / 331 sites
Non-Electric / 49 sites
Primitive / 33 sites
Rally Camp / 4 sites
Canoe Camp
Youth Tent Areas
Campground Reservationsct
Camp Store
Dumping Station
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2355 E. 75 South
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: 260-636-2654
Toll Free: 800-457-8283
Reservations: 260-636-2654
Canoe, Fish or Paddleboat at an Indiana State Park
Chain of Lakes State Park Overview
Beautiful lakes, fabulous camping and great hiking make Chain of Lakes State Park a great vacation getaway. This is one of the places in Indiana that offers relaxation as well as plenty to do. This 2718-acre State Park has over 212 acres of surface lake area and seven miles of shore line on nine interconnecting lakes.
Chain of Lakes
Nine interconnecting lakes at Chain of Lakes State Park create a paradise for boat lovers. Located in the midst of Indiana's lake country, the lakes connect via small channels that a canoe or kayak may pass through. The lakes combine for over two hundred surface acres and seven miles of shoreline.
Family Cabins
The cabins offer privacy and comfort with bedrooms, living areas, kitchens and bathroom facilities. The cabins do not have maid service so visitors must bring their own towels, bedding, plates and silverware. Full weekly rental only is available during the months of June, July, and August. During April, May, September and October cabins are available on a nightly basis. There are eighteen cabins with play area and play field nearby. There is also a boat dock on Long Lake near the cabins. Trail 6 gives cabin residents access to the other trails and other amenities of the park.
Glacial Esker Nature Preserve
This area, dedicated in 2012, preserves 212 acres of glacial esker. This type of terrain, glacial in origin, is a long line of sand and gravel mix that is a uniform shape.
Hiking Trails
The state park includes ten hiking trails that total over fourteen miles in length. The trails range in difficulty from rugged to easy and traverse a range of terrain from forest to open field to wetland.
Boat Rental
Park visitors may rent canoes, paddleboats and kayaks during the summer season.
Camping at the Park
Camping facilities include electric, non electric and primitive sites. There is a rally campground and youth camp ground suitable for group camping for kids.
Amenities at Chain of Lake State Park
Boat Launch Ramp
Boating / Elect. motor only
Nature Center/Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal)
Shelters
Rental-Canoe, Paddleboat, Kayak and Rowboat. Canoe rental on weekends & holiday by the hour only.
Cross-County Skiing / No Ski Rental
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Hiking Trails
Swimming / Beach
Camping Information:
Electric / 331 sites
Non-Electric / 49 sites
Primitive / 33 sites
Rally Camp / 4 sites
Canoe Camp
Youth Tent Areas
Campground Reservationsct
Camp Store
Dumping Station
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