4.63139 reviewsPrice
$35 - $100/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Toboggan run operate...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$35 - $100/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Toboggan run operate...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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450 LANE 100 LAKE JAMES, ANGOLA , Indiana, 46703, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Fall color-chasers and winter toboggan fans get the most here. Midweek visits in late September or October beat weekend crowds, and with kayaks, pedal boats, and powerboats rentable in the park, you don't need to haul gear. Site 425 gets a specific callout from regulars.
Shower cleanliness is a genuine problem. Multiple reviewers report mold, hair buildup, and outdated bathrooms, so bring flip-flops or plan on skipping the bathhouse. RV owners with bigger rigs should also know that leveling is difficult on some sites and signage to the loops is g
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Rated higher than 37% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 57 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Late September into October brings the park's peak window: daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F, nights cooling to the 30s and 40s, and hardwood color at its best. Humidity and insects drop off, making hiking and photography ideal. Weekends during peak color get busy; midweek visits offer quieter trails and easier campsite access. Summer is warm and humid, suitable for swimming and boating. Winter supports tobogganing and cabin stays, though specific temperature ranges aren't documented in the source data.
Peak window late Sept–Oct for 'blazing' maples and oak color; reviews praise fall highly.
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The Pokagon State Park offers a wide range of amenities catering to campers' needs and making it a versatile destination. Amenities include an amphitheater, basketball courts, bathhouses, bicycle rentals, bird-watching opportunities, multiple boating options (canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, power boats, and Jon boats), fishing docks, fire rings, picnic tables, dump stations, and vault toilets, among many others. Visitors have access to a well-stocked camp store, and cultural/educational programs like historical displays and interpretive walks are also available. However, reviews of the facilities are mixed, especially regarding the condition of the bathrooms and showers.
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