BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
TRAIL/BRIDGE CLOSURE: : The Canoe Camp Bridge on Trail 4 is closed to ALL traffic, including pedestrians. Trail users will need to plan an alternate route that doesn’t include crossing at this location. Thank you for observing this route change.
Attention:: You are currently viewing the Chain O’Lakes State Park in northeastern Indiana (Albion, IN). Please be sure you are booking a reservation at the correct park! (This website does not take reservations for Chain O’Lakes State Park located in Spring Grove, Illinois.)
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE:: Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Book a Campsite at Chain O Lakes State Park, IN
439 site(s) found
439 site(s) found
Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Booking Window
Cabin
Sat Apr 20 2024 - Fri Apr 18 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Canoe Camp
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Electric
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Non-Electric
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rally Camp
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat Apr 20 2024 - Fri Apr 18 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Tent
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Fri Oct 18 2024Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Ball Field
- Bath House
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Dock
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Jon(Paddle)
- Boating, Kayaking
- Boating, Pedal
- Cabins
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Church
- Comfort Station
- Convenience Store
- Dock, Boat
- Dock, Fishing
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing, Park Lake
- Fishing, Pier
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Grills
- Grocery Store
- Hiking
- Hiking - Difficult
- Hiking - Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Structure/Feature
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
- INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
- Information / Contact Station
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Exhibit/Display
- Jogging/Running
- Lodging, Cabins
- Moorage
- Musical Performances
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Newspapers
- Office / Ranger Station
- PROGRAMS, ARCHEOLOGY
- Park Lake
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Pier, Fishing
- Playground
- Programs, History
- Programs, Instructional
- Programs, Nature
- Programs, Recreational
- Recreation Programs
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
- Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
- Rentals, Boats, Pedal
- Restrooms
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Sail Boating
- Shelters
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Park Lake
- Swimming, Park Lake
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Net
- Walking
- Water Access, Park Lake
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
- Restaurant
Within 10 Miles
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Area Attraction
- Dining
- Golf
- Golfing
- Kennel
- Laundry
- Orchard / Produce Farm
- Propane
- Seasonal Festivals
- Town
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Airport
- Car Rentals
- Emergency Services
- Gardens, Botanical Displ
- Historic Sites
- Hospital
- Mall
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Museum
- Putt-Putt
- Putt-Putt Course
- Shopping
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Apr 18 2024 -
Apr 18 2025
Apr 18 2024 -
Apr 18 2025
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$35.00-$45.00
Rally Camp
$50.00
Primitive
$10.00-$12.00
Non-Electric
$10.00-$19.00
Electric
$16.00-$30.00
Canoe Camp
$10.00-$14.00
Cabin
$70.00-$100.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.33584, -85.37861
41°20'9"N, 85°22'43"W
FROM THE NORTH: STATE ROAD 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: STATE ROAD 9 NORTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: U.S. 6 WEST TO SR 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: U.S. 6 EAST TO SR 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM FORT WAYNE: U.S. 33 NORTHWEST TO SR 9 NORTH TO PARK ENTRANCE.
41.33584, -85.37861
41°20'9"N, 85°22'43"W
FROM THE NORTH: STATE ROAD 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: STATE ROAD 9 NORTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: U.S. 6 WEST TO SR 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: U.S. 6 EAST TO SR 9 SOUTH TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM FORT WAYNE: U.S. 33 NORTHWEST TO SR 9 NORTH TO PARK ENTRANCE.
Nearby Parks
[31.45 miles*]
[32.22 miles*]
[41.49 miles*]
