Notes
Only trolling/electric motors may be operated on the lakes at Chain O' Lakes State Park. Gasoline motors may remain on board, but may not be operated
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Attention: This campground is located in Albion, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. There is another Chain O'Lakes campground located in Spring Grove, Illinois but this system does not make reservations for Illinois. Please be sure you are intending to book your reservation and stay at Chain O'Lakes in Indiana!
Book a Campsite at Chain O Lakes State Park, IN
442 site(s) found
Booking Window
Cabin
Sat Oct 17 2026 - Fri Oct 15 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Canoe Camp
Thu Oct 15 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Electric
Thu Oct 15 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Non-Electric
Thu Oct 15 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive
Thu Oct 15 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Rally Camp
Fri Oct 16 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat Oct 17 2026 - Fri Oct 15 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Tent
Fri Oct 16 2026 - Thu Apr 15 2027Reservations 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
Oct 15 2026 -
Oct 15 2027
Oct 15 2026 -
Oct 15 2027
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$35.00-$45.00
Rally Camp
$50.00
Primitive
$14.00-$16.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$26.00
Electric
$36.00-$53.00
Canoe Camp
$16.00-$18.00
Cabin
$80.00-$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.
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