Mississinewa Lake

In an area rich in Indian history, the 3,180 acre Mississinewa Lake includes both State and Corps managed recreation areas. The name, "Mississinewa" was derived for the Miami Indian word for "water on a slope." The lake was completed by the Corps of Engineers in 1967.

Driving Directions

Approximately 65 mi NE of Indianapolis. From Peru, S on IN 21, E on IN 400, N on Rt. 550.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Mississinewa Lake are bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, water sports, wildlife viewing and learning about the history. Visitors taking a northcentral Indiana vacation can find camping spots or RV spaces here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.

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