Mississinewa Lake

4673 S 625E, Peru IN 46970
Peru, IN 46970

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

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Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.

All facilities are open May 15th. Beach opens Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day weekend.No lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk from dawn to dusk (sunrise to sunset). Lake is at normal operating condition and all facilies open by 3rd weekend in May. Normal pool is 737 and Winter pool is 712. Winter draw down begins the beginning of October and is complete by December 1st. All ramps will be closed through winter except Red Bridge. Summer Pool resoration date is by May 1st.

Campsites - Minimum age to rent a campsite is 18 years old. A single site can be reserved for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights. Camper must vacate for 48 hours before returning with a new reservation. A site may not be occupied by more then 6 people, 1 main camping unit and 1 additional tent and 1 dining fly per site but subject to property's discretion. 2 vehicles allowed per site. All additional vehicles must park in the overflow lot near the campground gatehouse. Leasing and subleasing is prohibited. Camping is available year round. Limited service during off-season.

Rent-A-Camp Cabins
These rent-a-camp cabins are one room with two sets of bunk beds and loft with an exterior front porch. Rough sawn lumber makes up the interior walls and exterior siding. rent-a-camp cabins have electricity but no air conditioning or heat. Table and bench inside rent-a-camp cabin. All rent-a-camp cabins are non-smoking and pets are not allowed.

No camping outside or in parking area. No tents or air conditioners! Maximum 6 people per Rent-A-Camp Cabins. Appliances, bed linen, and firewood are not provided. No running water in cabin nor do they offer a bathroom/kitchen area. Comfort station and running water available outside cabin or nearby.

Minimum age to rent rent-a-cabin is 21 years old.
Two vehicles permitted at Rent-A-Camp Cabins. Additional vehicles must be parked in overflow lot near gatehouse.
New pit toilet located at Rent-A-Camp Cabins 1-4.

Restrooms - Comfort station 1 and 6 will be available during the full regular camping season. Comfort stations 2,3,4, & 5 may close 15 days prior to close of the regular camping season.

Camp site features

Across 447 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 356 of 447 sites
Water hookups: 40 of 447 sites
Sewer hookups: 40 of 447 sites
Fire pit: 2 of 447 sites
Picnic table: 2 of 447 sites
Pets allowed: 439 of 447 sites
ADA accessible: 47 of 447 sites
Longest RV: 72 ft
Largest party: 125 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Seasonal Campsite Lottery Information: For full regulations, please visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/10233.htm

Directions

From the Northeast: SR 13 S. to CR 700 S. Go west on 700 S. Take a left at CR 550 E to CR 500 S. Turn left and head east to CR 625 E. and turn left to entrance. From the Southeast: SR 13 N. to CR 700 N. Turn left at Y in road, taking the right fork. Turn north on New Slocum Trail and go approximately 5 miles to the next Y. Take the right fork of Y (550 E.) to 500 S. Turn right and go 3/4 mile to CR. 625 E. Turn left to entrance.