Tippecanoe River State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 178 campsites
- Official site
- in.gov574-946-3213
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,451 acres, Tippecanoe River State Park lies in Pulaski County, about 4 miles north of Winamac.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, winter sports, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 23 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 178 campsites across 3 camping areas, including tent sites.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 112 | Electric | — |
| Horsemen's - primitive | 56 | — | |
| Canoe Camp | 10 | — |
Camping details from the park
- Electric / 112 sites
- Horsemen's / 56 sites - primitive
- Canoe Camp / 10 sites
- Rent-A-Camp Cabins
- Youth Tent Areas
- Dumping Station
Tepicon Recreation Hall Section: Tepicon Recreation Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an ideal location for weddings, family reunions, and company picnics. It has seating for approximately 90 people with a maximum capacity of 120. Reservations can be made at camp.IN.gov.
- Campground Reservations
- Regional tourism info
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
PicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingHikingHorseback ridingWinter sportsFishingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 1 | 2.5 mi | Moderate | Begins near fire tower parking area or waterfowl parking lot, leads to fire tower, traverses sand hills and marsh area. |
| Trail 2 | 3.5 mi | Easy | Begins about .5 mile north on TR2 road. Horses may start from near fire tower road on TR1 road. Leads through oak forest and some open fields. Rises on sand hills. |
| Trail 3 | 1.3 mi | Easy | Begins on TR2 north of campground entrance, north to railroad, then returns to park road. Leads through oak forest, pine plantation, and open fields. Connects with Trail 2. |
| Trail 4 | 1.9 mi | Moderate | Begins in main picnic area and leads along Oxbow Lagoon, through low river bottoms, along the river, and back up into the pines and fields, then back to the campground and to the picnic area. |
| Trail 5 | 3.5 mi | Moderate | Begins north of campground. Covers prairies, river bluffs, and oak woods. May be hiked from canoe camp, north of trails 3 and 4, or from group camp or Rent-A-Camp area. |
| Trail 6 | 2.6 mi | Moderate | Begins north of horse camp, crosses main road along marsh up into sand hills. Leads through oak forest and open fields then returns to horse camp. |
| Trail 7 | 3.2 mi | Moderate | Enter from gate, park office, or Trail 9. Covers flat woodlands, open fields, and pines. |
| Trail 8 | 1.4 mi | Moderate | Begins at Tepicon parking lot and covers Sand Hill Nature Preserve: Prairie grasses and oak woods predominate. |
| Trail 9 | 1.9 mi | Moderate | Begins on west edge of horse camp. Circles west through oak woods and sand hills. Connects to Trail 7. |
| Trail 10 | 0.8 mi | Moderate | East of horse camp and day-use area. Circles prairie and sand blow-outs. |
Trail descriptions from the park
1. MODERATE (2.5 miles)—Begins near fire tower parking area or waterfowl parking lot, leads to fire tower, traverses sand hills and marsh area.
2. EASY (3.5 miles)—Begins about .5 mile north on TR2 road. Horses may start from near fire tower road on TR1 road. Leads through oak forest and some open fields. Rises on sand hills.
3. EASY (1.3 miles)—Begins on TR2 north of campground entrance, north to railroad, then returns to park road. Leads through oak forest, pine plantation, and open fields. Connects with Trail 2.
4. MODERATE (1.9 miles)—Begins in main picnic area and leads along Oxbow Lagoon, through low river bottoms, along the river, and back up into the pines and fields, then back to the campground and to the picnic area.
5. MODERATE (3.5 miles)—Begins north of campground. Covers prairies, river bluffs, and oak woods. May be hiked from canoe camp, north of trails 3 and 4, or from group camp or Rent-A-Camp area.
6. MODERATE (2.6 miles)—Begins north of horse camp, crosses main road along marsh up into sand hills. Leads through oak forest and open fields then returns to horse camp.
7. MODERATE (3.2 miles)—Enter from gate, park office, or Trail 9. Covers flat woodlands, open fields, and pines.
8. MODERATE (1.4 miles)—Begins at Tepicon parking lot and covers Sand Hill Nature Preserve: Prairie grasses and oak woods predominate.
9. MODERATE (1.9 miles)—Begins on west edge of horse camp. Circles west through oak woods and sand hills. Connects to Trail 7.
10. MODERATE (.8 mile)—East of horse camp and day-use area. Circles prairie and sand blow-outs.
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch Ramp
Canoe Camp / 10 sites
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Accessible Wildlife Viewing Area
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Winamac — about 4 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.1173, -86.6016
- Phone
- 574-946-3213
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)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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