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WRONG DIRECTIONS: Many mapping services (including Google Maps, Mapquest, and Apple Maps) are providing incorrect driving directions to the park. Use Exit 178/SR 43 north of Lafayette to access the park. Do not use SR 225. There is no park entrance and the road has a one-lane bridge with a weight restriction.

I-65 RAMP CLOSURES AT S.R. 43: The I-65 southbound on ramp at S.R. 43 is closed at least through April 14, 2023. The official detour for the southbound on-ramp follows S.R. 43 north to S.R. 18 west to I-65 southbound.

STATE ROAD 225 BRIDGE CLOSURE: There is NO access from old S.R. 25 onto S.R. 225. The S.R. 225 bridge is closed until further notice. Repairs are scheduled to start in 2024. Access to the park's visitor center ONLY off of S.R. 225 (through Battle Ground) remains open. There is NO access to enter the park off of S.R. 225.

DETOUR FROM PURDUE: Guests traveling from campus should follow detour signs to access the park from North 9th St. due to closures on North River Road. S.R. 43 between Dehart St. and Happy Hollow Rd. The closure should end before summer 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: AQUATIC CENTER ALERT FOR AUGUST RESERVATIONS AT PROPHETSTOWN:
When making reservations for August stays at Prophetstown State Park, please note starting August 14, 2023, the aquatic center will be closed Mondays through Fridays and open only on Saturdays and Sundays. The aquatic center will be open Saturday through Monday of Labor Day Weekend, closing for the season after September 4, 2023. Hours of operation may vary and can change due to inclement weather, facility maintenance, and lifeguard availability.

FLOODING: Parts of Trails 3 and 4 occasionally flood. Use caution and do not cross flooded areas. Do not walk 'off-trail' around flooded areas because there are many wetlands. If you encounter flooding, turn around. For up-to-date information about trail status, contact the park office.

Prophetstown State Park, IN

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Established in 2004, this is Indiana's newest state park where you can enjoy camping, hiking, biking, fishing, birding, and wildlife observation. The park is unique because of the large expanses of tall prairie grasses, blooming native wildflowers, and numerous wetlands called fens that wait to be explored. Several picnic areas, shelter houses, playgrounds and a 110 site modern campground, all of which are ADA accessible, can be found within the park.Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum 2 miles; Wolf Park 5 miles; Celery Bog and Lily Nature Center 7 miles; Purdue University 7 miles; Clegg Botanical Gardens 7 miles; Columbia Park Zoo and Water Park 9 miles; Fort Quiatenon 13 miles; Delphi Canal Museum 15 miles and other cultural attractions in Lafayette.

Status: Open year round.

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FLOODING: Parts of Trails 3 and 4 occasionally flood. Use caution and do not cross flooded areas. Do not walk "off-trail" around flooded areas because there are many wetlands. If you encounter flooding, turn around. For up-to-date information about trail status, contact the park office.

WRONG DIRECTIONS: Many mapping services (including Google Maps, Mapquest, and Apple Maps are providing incorrect driving directions to the park. Use Exit 178/SR 43 north of Lafayette to access the park. Do not use SR 225. There is no park entrance and the road has a one-lane bridge with a weight restriction.

Please note: Many mapping services (including Google, Mapquest, and Apple (iPhone) maps are providing incorrect driving directions to those entering Prophetstown State Park. Please follow these written directions to enter the State Park. Written directions also suitable for those traveling on SR 43/ N. River Road.
FROM I-65/ General directions: Take Exit 178/SR 43 north of Lafayette. Go south on SR 43 (N. River Rd.) for a very short distance and turn left onto Burnetts Road. Take a right on 9th Street. Follow brown highway signs for Prophetstown State Park and make a left onto Swisher Road. This is a hard left immediately after the veterinary office. Once on Swisher Road, cross over I-65 and follow the winding paved road until you reach the park gatehouse.
There is no park entrance off of SR 225. SR 225 features a one-lane bridge with a weight restriction. Please follow the above navigational instructions or call (765)567-4919 for directions.

For Prophetstown, the in-state vehicle entrance fee is $8 and out-of state is $10 per vehicle. For pedestrians, bicycles, buses and passenger vans, the entrance fee is $2 per person. When staying overnight, you will be required to pay the entrance fee the first time you enter and your receipt will serve as your in/out pass the remainder of your stay. In-state annual entrance permits (AEPs) are $50. Out-of-state annual entrance permits are $70. Golden Hoosier permits are $25.
Pets must be on a leash of 6ft. or less and attended to at all times.
A camping group consists of as many as 6 persons, not necessarily related . One main camping unit per campsite with one additional tent and one dining fly are permitted per site and subject to the Property Manager's discretion.
Minimum age to rent a site is 18 years old. Leasing or subleasing campsites or equipment on a site is prohibited.
Because of the tall prairie grasses surrounding these sites, campers must attend fires at all times and extinguish when departing.

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