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.
Peru - Miami County Chambers 765-472-1923 or www.miamichambers.com Wabash County Chambers of Commerce 260-653-1168
Status: Open year round.BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for Miami SRA Beach at Mississinewa Lake: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink lake water where algae are present. More information.
ROAD CLOSURE: The Old Frances Slocum Trail is closed from south of Mississinewa's Miami State Recreation Area (SRA) to near the entrance to Red Bridge SRA. County Roads S 700W and W 800S on the north side of Mississinewa Lake near Frances Slocum SRA are closed as well.
Seasonal Campsite Lottery Information: For full regulations, please visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/10233.htm