Prophetstown area — Tippecanoe River State Park

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State park · Northwest · 96 mi away

Sandy oak barrens along the Tippecanoe with wide savanna openings.

Sand prairieOak savannaRiver

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41.1181, -86.6003

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Winamac

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesCampground, Canoe launch, Nature center

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyTepicon Trail · 2 mi

ModerateBluestem Trail · 1.5 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Observe three different pollinators

Bees, butterflies, moths and beetles all count. Suggestions may stay unconfirmed.

Check in at three curated destinations. No continuous tracking is ever used.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

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Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026