Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake James Park Office:, Angola, IN 46703
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Pokagon State Park is a popular tourist attraction located near Angola, Indiana, just off I-69. Originally named Lake James State Park, it was renamed to honor the Native American heritage of the region. The park features the Potawatomi Inn, named after Leopold and Simon Pokagon, prominent leaders of the Potawatomi tribe. The park showcases the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, with beautiful stone and log structures built by members in the 1930s.
Surrounded by natural lakes created by glaciers, Pokagon State Park offers abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and scenic sunsets. In the winter, visitors can enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, sledding, and a thrilling toboggan run operating from November to February. The park also offers various hiking trails, ranging from easy to moderately rugged, showcasing diverse habitats and scenic overlooks.
Managed as a unit of Pokagon State Park, the site has a rich history in Steuben County and has undergone development to promote outdoor recreation and conserve land. The park's public-private partnership has led to the restoration of natural features, construction of a welcome center, and preservation of water quality. Visitors can explore the park's trails, enjoy its recreational activities, and learn about its historic connections to the region.
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"I visited Pokagon State Park in July of 2023. My stay in the area was cut short due to no fault of my own, but I did get to hike in a couple of the trails. This state park is beautiful. I also learned the correct way to pronounce Pokagon!"
"We have a lake house at a nearby lake and love coming to this beautiful state park. The lodge is very cool, they have a nice brunch. We also love the toboggan run which is really fast and a fun thing to do in the winter."
"We stayed for a weekend and it was lovely. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bed isn't the best and long term wouldn't have been great but it was fine for just a weekend. Our room was ground floor looking out over the lake and the view was beautiful. Though some of the patio rooms on the ground floor may be obscured by trees, ours was not. My only real complaint is that we were told at check in there were several fireplaces around the inn where we could cozy up. Around 6:30 on a Sunday night we decided to venture out and hang out at one of the fireplaces but only the one in the lobby was lit. When we asked to have another fire lit in the library, we were told that only maintenance was able to light them and that they had already left for the evening. It was a little disappointing and I just wish we had been told there was a time cut off to request having a fireplace lit. Perhaps they keep more lit during the colder months when the toboggan is open. Our visit was the week before Thanksgiving. The trails were well kept and easy hiking, one took you around the lake. It would be cool to see the park in the summer when everything is in bloom! Overall it was a very relaxing weekend."
"Loved our visit. The campsite was a bit uneven but we managed. There were plenty of hiking trails to explore, and nothing was too difficult or too far. All the staff were super friendly and the walk on the beach was a bonus."
"It was a beautiful day for a hike. It had rained the day before and the trails were not muddy. I wasn't sure how the path would lead to hell's point, but we ended up going up through the slopping trail instead of the stairs! I did check out the gift store in the lodge as well. A few items branded with the park were available; however, other Indiana state parks did have better selections."
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