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The official Indiana DNR page for Indiana's Chain O' Lakes State Park. This is lake country and a small boater’s paradise.

Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O’Lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 23 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the park’s historic one-room Stanley Schoolhouse, or explore the Nature Center. Other facilities available for visitors to enjoy include a campground, beach and picnic shelters. This property is in the Eastern Time Zone.

10/22/2026

Tomorrow is Movie Night! Join us tomorrow (10/23) at 7:00pm for a spooky (family-friendly) movie night at the Campground Interpretive Area. In the event of inclement weather, the movies will be at the Glacier Ridge Picnic Shelter.

For more programs and information visit on.IN.gov/chainolakessp

Coming in Saturday for Trick-or-Treating? Arrive early and bring cash (exact change preferred), or your 2026 Annual Entrance Pass for a quicker wait in line!

10/21/2026

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday! We continue our month of misunderstood animals with spiders.

Spiders eat a LOT of insects. A single spider can eat about 2,000 insects a year! This consumption of insects can reduce the spread of diseases like malaria and the Zika virus to humans. Spiders eat common household pests like mosquitoes, flies, and roaches and provide us with practical, chemical-free, and eco-friendly home pest control! Spiders are also biodiversity indicators. A rich diversity of spiders signifies a healthy, balanced ecosystem and a sign of good air quality. If spiders are comfortable living in your home, it’s likely you are maintaining a healthy living space!

For more information on spiders visit https://ow.ly/1haA50ZOGw2

10/20/2026

LIVE RAPTORS
Join us for some fun with our feathered friends on Thursday evening (10/22) at 6:00pm in the Campground Interpretive Area, just inside the campground gate. Meet LIVE owls from the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services Raptor Center and discover what makes these birds of prey so amazing and share a donation to support their care. Don’t forget your camera! We hope to see you there.

For more programs and information visit on.IN.gov/chainolakessp

10/19/2026

Only a few days until our 2026 All Hallows Eve here at Chain O'Lakes State Park!
Activities start on Thursday this year so come out and see us!

For more information please visit us online at on.IN.gov/chainolakessp or check out our events tab and program schedules on Facebook.

Stay tuned this week here to our page for the most up to date information.
(photo from 2024 events)

10/16/2026

EXTENDED BOAT RENTAL HOURS THIS WEEK

Extended Boat Rental Hours:
Thurs Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm at the Office (last rental going out at 2:30pm)
Sat Sun 10am – 6pm at the Boat Rental (last rental going out at 5pm)
Sun Oct 18th will be the LAST DAY for renting boats this year

on.IN.gov/chainolakessp

10/15/2026

Going camping? Follow this easy checklist to earn yourself the title of Awesome Camper! ⛺🌳

Learn more at: on.IN.gov/INStateParkRules

10/14/2026

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday! Our month of misunderstood animals continues with snakes.

Snakes commonly evoke fear in people due to their “creepy” behaviors like hissing, striking, and flicking their tongues. However, these behaviors serve important purposes. Hissing and striking are often warning signs to humans or other animals to stay away because they are too close for the snake’s comfort. Snakes flick their tongues to collect chemical information and survey their surroundings. Snakes also serve as pest control in the environment by ensuring mice and rat populations are balanced and do not become overpopulated.

For more information on snakes visit, https://ow.ly/XUPV50ZOGuU

10/13/2026

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting business proposals from individuals, corporations, or partnerships interested in operating any of the following concessions opportunities:

• Chain O’Lakes – camp store / beach snack bar
• Monroe Lake – beach shop & non-motorized boat rentals
• Salamonie Lake – non-motorized boat rentals & livery shuttle

Proposals will be accepted through Nov. 2, 2026. For bid documents and concessions details, please visit: https://ow.ly/3xaL50XL6jp

10/07/2026

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday! For the month of October, we will highlight some commonly misunderstood wildlife and explain why they are beneficial to our ecosystem.

First up, are skunks and opossums! These nocturnal mammals are great at pest control. They spend their time eating ticks, worms, insects, grubs, beetles, and young rodents that can cause harm to crops and gardens. These animals are also scavengers and help reduce the spread of disease by feeding on carrion. Opossums have naturally low body temperatures, so they are highly resistant to the rabies virus. Opossums can also reduce the spread of dangerous tick-borne illnesses by consuming thousands of ticks each year!

For more information about skunks and opossums visit https://ow.ly/Zi3e50ZOGug

10/06/2026

Whether it's a picnic, camping under the stars, or a long walk through nature, there's plenty of adventures to be found at Indiana State Parks. Protect our beautiful parks by ensuring anything you bring into a park is taken home with you.

Learn more about park manners at on.IN.gov/INStateParkRules

Address

2355 E 75 S
Albion, IN
46701

Telephone

+12606362654

Website

https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/chain-o-lakes-state-park/

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