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Pokagon State Park is located in northeastern Indiana close to the village of Fremont and north of Angola. Named for the 19th century Potawatomi chief Leopold and his widely-known son, Simon Pokagon by Richard Lieber's suggestion, the 1,260 acre (4.9 km²) park has an inn, camping facilities, and a staff of full-time naturalists.

Overview

The park is bordered by Lake James on the west and south and Snow Lake on the north. Various wetlands can be seen throughout the park and the Potawatomi Nature Preserve makes up a large portion of its east side. Over ten miles (16 km) of hiking trails wind through the park.
The Wisconsin Glacier, the last of the Ice Age’s four glaciers that covered Indiana, is responsible for the rolling terrain found in Pokagon. Glaciation’s influence can be seen in many of the features of the park, including Lake Londiaw (a kettle lake), Hell's Point (a kame), and various glacial erratics.
The toboggan run is a popular destination during the winter. Visitors can reach speeds of 35-40 miles an hour (60 km/h) on the quarter mile (400 m) long track.

History

Pokagon State Park was created in 1925. Through fundraising efforts, the citizens of the county purchased the first, much of it farmland, on the shores of Lake James. The county citizens donated this land to the Department of Conservation, State of Indiana, which added two additional parcels the following year, bringing the park up to . In 1927, the newly-christened Potawattomi Inn opened its doors.
   In 1934, chapter 556 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) arrived at Pokagon. During the ensuing 8 years, the CCC constructed many of the best-known buildings at Pokagon including the Gate House, the Spring Shelter, the Saddle Barn, the first 3 incarnations of the tobaggon run, and, not least, the CCC Shelter, a National Register of Historic Places site.
   The CCC also planted trees -- sometimes in precise lines -- and created roads and trails. They even published their own newsletter, the Pokagon Chieftain. The CCC was instrumental in transforming Pokagon into the rustic park it's today.
   Presently at, efforts have been made to secure a property across the street from Pokagon. It was officially transferred in June of 2007. It will be managed by Pokagon State Park, and called Trine State Recreation Area.

Facilities and activities

Bicycle Trail
Hiking Trails
Pokagon Nature Center
Picnicking
Playground Equipment
Swimming / Beach
Sand Volleyball Court
Saddle Barn
Fishing
Boating
Potawatomi Inn
Cabins
Meeting and Conference Facilities
Reservable Shelters
Camping - Reservations recommended
- Electric Hookup 200 sites
- Non-Electric 73 Sites
- Youth Tent Areas
- Group Camp
- General Store
- Dumping Station
Winter Activities

Equipment rentals

Pontoon

Paddleboat

Rowboat

Toboggan (weekends only, in season)

Ski Rental (winter)Further Information

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