Chain O' Lakes State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state park in Indiana, USA
About Chain O' Lakes State Park
Before being settled by pioneers, 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, 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. Winters are chilly and snowy, Summers are hot and muggy near the lakes. Spring and Fall are moderate and pleasant! 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 th
Chain O' Lakes State Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: