Chain O' Lakes State Park

Chain O' Lakes is a state park in Northern Indiana.

Chain O' Lakes State Park Halal Travel Guide

History

Before being settled by pioneers and the Miami Indians lived in the area. The north shore of Bowen Lake was the home to about 30 wigwam homes. In the 1830s pioneers started settling in the area, and one of them, William Bowen, built a cabin in this area. The park was invited into the State Park system in 1960.

Prior to human habitation and the lakes in the chain are kettle lakes, formed 10,000 years ago from blocks of ice that melted, carving the channels that connect the 11 lakes.

Climate

Winters are chilly and snowy, Summers are hot and muggy near the lakes. Spring and Fall are moderate and pleasant!

Landscape===

Steep rolling hills and bogs surround the area consisting of 11 connected lakes of all shapes and sizes. Areas can get a little muddy near the lakes. Bowen Lake is the deepest lake at 65 feet deep, and the shallowest is Dock Lake at 22 feet deep.

Flora and fauna

Locust and pine are just two of the many flora found in the park.

Wildlife

Birds - Birding is very popular in the area with sightings of woodpeckers, wrens, warblers, veros, barred owls, woodcock, sparrows, pheasants, chats and more.
Deer - Deer are heavily populated in the area. Once in the while and the park hosts controlled hunts to monitor the population.
Raccoons - You are likely to encounter raccoons if you stay in one of the rental cabins. Do not feed them as they may become aggressive.
Other mammals - While hiking or canoeing, you might encounter raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, white-tailed deer, groundhogs, opossum, eastern cottontail rabbits, river otters, bats, and an occasional red fox or beaver at Chain-O-Lakes.

How to travel to Chain O' Lakes State Park

From the North: From I-80/90 head south on IN-9 then turn east on CR-75S into the park.

From the South: Take I-69N from Fort Wayne onto US-33N then go north on IN-9 then east onto CR-75S into the park.

Fees and permits for Chain O' Lakes State Park

Basic gate fees

Weekdays - $4 (Indiana plates)
Weekends (Friday to Su, Holidays) - $5 (Indiana plates)
Non-Indiana residents - $7
Pedestrians, bikes, by horse - $2

Boating fees

Canoe rental - Fridays, weekends and holidays only: $2 hour / $20 daily
Paddleboat rental - Fridays, weekends and holidays only: $5 hour / No daily rental
Rowboat rental - Daily: $5 hour / $20 daily
Personal watercraft - Free: Trolling motors only. Use public boat ramps and obey park regulations.

How to get around In Chain O' Lakes State Park

Driving into the park is your best option! Once you arrive, you can easily hike and boat around the park.

What to See

Indian Burial Mound Hike on Trail 2 on the North shore of Bowen Lake.
Kettle Lakes and Bogs Natural forces during the Pleistocene Epoch created these now-rare lakes and bogs which have been preserved in parks such as Chain-O-Lakes. Grab a trail guide and see what Native Americans and settlers were able to see on a hike back in time! Pokagon State Park (Angola, IN) and Spicer Lake Nature Preserve in St. Joseph County (10 miles Northwest of South Bend, IN) are the only other locations where such lakes and bogs still exist.
Nature CenterAn old schoolhouse (complete with old desks that house inkwells) houses the Nature and naturalist interpretive centers. There is a generous collection of local amphibians (snakes) and stuffed mammals in the center, as well as an outdoor/indoor glass beehive. Park guides and short interpretive courses are also available. (The Nature Center closes daily at 5PM.)

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chain O' Lakes State Park

Take a hike on one of 8 easy to moderate trails. Explore the lakes, swamps, Native-American burial mounds, and learn about the formation of the rare kettle lakes. Over 10 miles of groomed trails.
Go boating or canoeing by the hour. You can also rent paddleboats; a great way to see the park!
Go fishing You can buy a license at the park office and fish for bass, bluegill and other fish.
Have a picnic at one of the many areas featuring tables, shelters, toilets, playgrounds and greenspace.
Swim! Enjoy the most popular activity at the park; it's free!
Visit the Nature Center Listen to talks and take hiking tours. You can also learn about the history and wildlife of the area.
Relax at your very own [rented log cabin.Available for rent year-round.

Shopping in Chain O' Lakes State Park

The park has a small grocery and camping store on grounds. You can get goods cheaper outside the state park though!

Halal Restaurants & Food in Chain O' Lakes State Park

Albion - There are a few restaurants and a Dairy Queen in nearby Albion.
Refreshment Stand - At the park beach. Serves drinks, ice cream and Snacks on a seasonal basis.
Camp store - The general store is open year-round and provides perishable and non-perishable food, drinks (non-alcoholic), bait, ice (seasonal), and other general, non-food items.

Alcohol is allowed, though not in the campgrounds, youth camps, or in public buildings (i.e. Nature Center, Reservation Center, etc.) The park does provide non-alcoholic refreshments at the beach and in the camp store.

From the official website. 6287.htm "Alcohol: is strictly forbidden at Indiana Dunes State Park and in all youth camps. At other properties, daily visitors and campers are asked to be responsible when drinking alcohol. Possession of drinks by persons under the age of 21 is against the law in Indiana; and this will be enforced."

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Go camping in Chain O' Lakes State Park

Camping is available at the park with over 400 sites - primitive, electric and non-electric. Canoe camps and youth tenting areas are available. There is a camp store on-site. Ice is available at the camp store.

Lodging

Wooden cabins (18) are available by online or telephone reservation and are fairly affordable.Along with beds and couches to lounge on and a dinner table to eat at, expect central heating, a wood-burning stove, modern kitchen appliances, a ceiling fan, modern bathroom with shower, large screened-in porch with eating area and swing, deck with light facing the lake (lake is far away and view is generally obstructed by trees), provided firewood, nearby path to lake with dock, path to adjacent playground and "cabin neighborhood" central game fields, private parking space, and a fair amount (approx. 50 feet) of real estate between the individual cabins with trees and dense forests in three (and sometimes four) directions.
Plan ahead by reserving a cabin online and you will be able to choose your cabin on a detailed map. Though almost every cabin is identical and evenly spaced from others and there are some differences worth considering. There is a handicapped-accessible cabin (no steps up to bedroom area or steps down to entry path; accessible bathroom), a more secluded cabin on the end, two cabins adjacent to the lake trail, and a cabin that is closer to the game fields and further from the woods.

Stay Safe

There is a minimum security state prison ility/col/general.htm on the eastern part of the State Park which houses around 150 minimum security prisoners that are deemed not to be a threat; there are no fences around the prison. Prisoners generally want to be there and don't want to do anything to jeopardize their remaining time.

News & References

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chain O' Lakes State Park

Black Pine Animal Park 1426 W. 300 N. Albion Road, Albion. +1 260 636-7383. ] Black Pine is an animal sanctuary that takes in rescued and retired animals. It's a simple, authentic sanctuary that is raw and real. Their tours offer a chance for you to pet, experience, and observe these animals up close. Big cats, primates, bears, camels, birds, snakes and more. It's quite a nice experience, local and friendly, and the animals are well kept and maintained! (The park moved to an 18-acre, beautiful site in late 2006, but it's still close by, 1.5 miles west of the stoplight in Albion.)
Pokagon State ParkAngola, IN. A short trip from Chain-O-Lakes State Park is Pokagon, where you can find the Toboggan Run, Potawatomi Lodge, and many more miles of hiking through what once was natural Indiana.

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