Mississinewa Lake
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Fri, Sat noon – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 431 campsites
- Official site
- in.gov765-473-6528
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Water quality BLUE-GREEN ALGAEFound in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure ROAD CLOSUREThe 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… (more)
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. Map of closure area.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Mississinewa Lake is a reservoir in Miami County, about 7 miles southeast of Peru.
The park supports horseback riding, ice fishing, golf, disc golf, and winter sports. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 431 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Fri, Sat | noon – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sun | noon – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Park | Monday - Thursday: Closed Closed State Holidays. | ||
Official wording
Friday - Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 3 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: Closed Closed State Holidays.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily gate fee: $7 Indiana plates / $15 out-of-state at state parks and state-managed lakes; exceptions Indiana Dunes ($7/$20), Prophetstown ($8/$16), Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center ($9 adult/$7 child); $2 per person age 5+ on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Statewide fee rule from Indiana's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hook-up | 39 | Full hookup | — |
| Electric | 335 | Electric | — |
| Non-electric | 57 | — |
Camping details from the park
- Full Hook-up / 39 sites
- Electric / 335 sites
- Non-electric / 57 sites
- Seasonal Camping
- Rent-A-Camp Cabins
- Youth Tent Areas
- Dumping Station
- Campground Reservations
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Rent-A-Camp Cabins
Things to do
Horseback ridingCampingBoatingFishingIce fishingGolfDisc golfHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimmingWinter sports
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 1 | 0.4 mi | Easy | This paved loop is in the Frances Slocum picnic area. A brochure is available at the property office. |
| Lost Sister Trail (Trail 2) | 2.5 mi | Moderate | This moderate, self-guided loop trail winds through mature woods with excellent wildflowers in spring. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office. |
| Blue Heron Trail (Trail 3) | 2.5 mi | Moderate | This loop trail traverses moderate terrain, is located in the Miami SRA and includes several scenic views of the lake and dam. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office. |
| Moswa Trail (Trail 4) | 1.5 mi | Moderate | This loop trail crosses meadows, follows Troyer’s Creek and includes a spur through woods to a pond. |
| Shepoconnah Trail (Trail 5) | 1 mi | Moderate | This trail begins behind the modern campground and wanders through open meadows and young forest. Look for deer, nesting birds and summer wildflowers. |
Trail descriptions from the park
1. Easy Access Trail (0.4 mile) EASY—This paved loop is in the Frances Slocum picnic area. A brochure is available at the property office.
2. Lost Sister Trail (2.5 miles) MODERATE—This moderate, self-guided loop trail winds through mature woods with excellent wildflowers in spring. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office.
3. Blue Heron Trail (2.5 miles) MODERATE—This loop trail traverses moderate terrain, is located in the Miami SRA and includes several scenic views of the lake and dam. A self-guided brochure is available at the property office.
4. Moswa Trail (1.5 miles) MODERATE—This loop trail crosses meadows, follows Troyer’s Creek and includes a spur through woods to a pond.
5. Shepoconnah Trail (1.0 mile) MODERATE—This trail begins behind the modern campground and wanders through open meadows and young forest. Look for deer, nesting birds and summer wildflowers.
6. Wildlife Area Hiking—Parking lots are provided near many areas, and access lanes provide paths. For more information, contact the property office. Hunting is allowed in many of these areas in season. Hunter Orange clothing is recommended.
Swimming
Swimming / Beach (Policy)
Volleyball at Beach & Campground
Boating and paddling
Boating / 4 Launch Ramps / Marina
Fishing
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Fishing Piers / 2
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4673 S. 625 E.
Peru, IN 46970 - Nearest town
- Peru — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.6979, -85.9546
- Phone
- 765-473-6528
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Address: 4673 S. 625 E. Peru, IN 46970 Address: 3691 New Holland Road Andrews, IN 46702 260-468-2127
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology