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Chain O'Lakes State Park

2355 E 75 S

Albion

(260) 636-2654

Year round

As a small boater's paradise and hiker's haven, Chain O' Lakes state park consists of miles of hiking trails and 13 lakes, 9 of which are inter-connected. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 29 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, or visit the park’s historic one-room Stanley Schoolhouse or the Nature Center centrally located at Sand Lake. Other facilities available for visitors to enjoy include a campground, beach and picnic shelters.

Recommended for:

Couples
Families
Friends
Solo
Teens
with Fido

Featuring:

Biking
Birding
Boating
Camping
Canoes / Kayaks
Covered pavilion
Educational
Hiking
Leisure
Nature
Picnicking
Public access waterway
Shopping - specialty
Swimming
Trails

ANNUAL EVENTS:

For more local events and happenings, explore the Community Calendar.

What
Season
Upcoming Date(s)
Floating Campfire Special Event
Summer
August 31, 2024
Floating Campfire Special Event
Summer
July 19, 2025
Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race
Spring
April 26-27, 2025
First Hike Day
Winter
January 1, 2025
Floating Campfire Special Event
Spring
May 24, 2025
National Trails Day
Summer
June 7, 2025
Floating Campfire Special Event
Summer
June 21, 2025
Patriotic Tie-Dye Fun
Summer
July 5, 2025
Poker Paddle
Summer
June 14, 2025
Monarch Mania
Summer
August 17, 2024
Life as it Used to Be
Fall
September 21, 2024
National Public Lands Day
Fall
September 28, 2024
Indiana Trail 100
Fall
October 12-13, 2024
All Hallows Eve at the Chain
Fall
October 25-27, 2024
Christmas Carol Clue Hunt
Winter
December 14-29, 2024
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