The Underappreciated Steuben County In Indiana Is Home To 101 Heavenly Lakes
Elizabeth Crozier
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Looking for lakes in Angola, Indiana? Steuben County is a little-known nest of nature in northern Indiana that few Hoosiers pay much attention to. But locals know that it doesn’t get much better than the fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities available from these underappreciated lakes in Indiana. If you’re a fan of lake life, this is the place to be.
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What are the most well-known parks in Indiana?
There are 24 state parks and even one national park throughout the Hoosier State, many of them home to some of the best lakes in IN. Encompassing 15,000 acres, Indiana Dunes National Park was added to the list of national parks in 2019. There is 15 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan as well as natural dunes. Here, you can hike over 70 miles of trails as well as camp, swim, bike, horseback ride, and picnic. Over in Nashville, you’ll find the 16,000-acre Brown County State Park, the largest park in the state. Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” due to its resemblance to the national park in Tennessee and North Carolina, you can camp, horseback ride, hike, bike, fish, or just take in the park’s extraordinary landscape and views.
What are the best beaches in Indiana?
Since the state has 45 miles of shoreline, in addition to the assortment of recreational activities it has to offer, there are also plenty of IN lakes to dip your toes into. In Hamilton County, you’ll find the 23-acre Morse Park. In addition to the disc golf course, volleyball, baseball, and hiking trails, you can also swim, fish, or boat in Morse Lake. There’s also Lake Monroe, the largest in the state at almost 11,000 acres. Here, you can fish, boat (rentals and launches available), and swim at three beaches. There are also seven trails for hiking as well as campgrounds, a nature center, and more.
What are the best family-friendly hikes in Indiana?
Some of the most rewarding hikes are those fit for the whole family. At Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, you can take the one-mile hike that goes along Fall Creek, passing by scenic woods and over picturesque bridges. There’s also the bonus of a duck pond at the end. In Yellowwood State Forest, among its six hiking trails, you’ll find the 1.1-mile Resource Management Trail. This self-guided interpretive trail is flat for the most part and features creek crossings and wooded forest. It is also home to Yellowwood Lake, another one of many underappreciated lakes in IN.