A couple friends from work and I rented one of the cabins a couple days before Halloween 2020 to relax and unwind from all the stress in our lives. The cabin was so cozy and the view was amazing! The only complaint I really have is if they could spend a little more time cleaning, because when we swept when we arrived, the floor was absolutely messy and there were a couple missed items the previous renters had left. Other than that though, the staff was super friendly and didn’t mind that we checked out a bit late. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Great camping. Very clean park , beautiful cabins , well maintained wide trails. Bath houses are clean but need modernization!We had a great weekend

Nature lovers dream come true, a lake trails and camping what more could you ask for! If you want to bring your fur baby you can. Dogs have to be leashed, but they graciously welcome them.

I love going this place. This place has everything covered which any family require for an outing. It has campground, you can do kayaking as well as boating in this place. During fall this place is at its peak beauty. I find this place amazing for photography too. One can spend one entire day in this park. You can do fishing too.

We kayaked the lakes and their channels. Interesting experience with all the algae and roots. Camped for 2 nights. Water was yellow the entire time. Nice camp store. Friendly DNR. There is an Indiana Dept of Corrections facility within the park. The inmates clean the campground bathrooms twice a day.

Ive kayaked here twice now and loved it both times. Ive seen alligator gar for the first time as well as huge bass here.. will be going back to fish soon! Prices are so good & the views are amazing. Hiking trails is awesome as well and they have a few different level trails you can hike! I want to try camping but always seems full when I am able to go. I saw one of the cabins they rent and its stunning! Park is huge & swimming is nice. They also have a store on grounds so if you need something they got it covered

Chain O’ Lakes has some really neat things to do. The canoe rental is currently $20/day, or you can pay $5/hour. The lakes and woods on the canoe trails are super pretty. They have a nice beach and swimming area to go to. The camping general store has about everything you could need. The campsites are nice, but some of them are very slopes so be sure to get a good even spot!

First visit as a Michigander and it was pleasant. I didnt explore the water, but all the lakes are connected so you can kayak/canoe through them all. I did the trails and they were nice. The main beach (Sand Beach) had a concession stand and plenty of space for byob activities. Thumbs up!

My first time at Chain O Lakes was in May of 2019. And I have been back several times since then!! I absolutely fell in love with the place!! It is an extremely clean State Park. And very, very well maintained! Their cabins are awesome as well. If there was any cons it was that it was only my fiance and I at the cabin, and it just seemed big for 2 people. But, they do advertise them as family cabins!! They are very reasonably priced. We have stayed in hotels that were twice the price and not worth half the money! I have so many memories already at Chain O Lakes. And cant wait to make many more!

Absolutely lovely, adorable little romantic place. Great for couples, families, or just a solo adventure! Loved the cabin we stayed in and all the staff were super sweet and very helpful. Would love to bring our camper here beautiful lakes

This was a great place to vacation! We stayed in a family cabin, which had a full kitchen, clean bathroom, living room, screened porch, balcony, and two bedrooms. One double bed and two set of bunks. Hiking trails are well maintained, and beach was clean! The beach has a bath house with clean bathrooms and a concession stand. The water at the beach is mostly shallow...perfect for families. The best part; however was renting kayaks and exploring the rivers and lakes. Absolutely beautiful! The camp store was well stocked. I would highly recommend!

Its a great place to hike, ride a bike, and go swimming. They have canoes, kayaks, bikes, and boats for rent. They have a nature center and a nice camping area, as well as cabins. Its perfect to take your kids and dogs. The nature there is very beautiful and the trails are well kept. The fish are usually always biting too!

What a fantastic unique a park for NE Indiana. The ecology with the beavers is amazing. The park has great fishing and great canoe or kayaking for all ranges or experience. Had kayak and canoe rentals during the summer.Great place to visit for free in the winter.Probably the best state park in Northern Indiana. Please drive slow when in the park! Wildlife will run across the road in the park..

Loved this place! But would have loved to have bike trails. There are only hiking trails where bikes are not allowed. Also, if you want to rent a kayak or canoe, I would recommend going first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon. We went around 1:00pm and all the kayaks and paddle boats were gone. They only had a few canoes left. But if you get there early or later in the evening, they had all the above to choose from.

We had a lovely hike! We want to come back sometime and kayak through the channels to several of the lakes and maybe camp at the campground. I love all the beautiful state parks we have here in Indiana!

The park was beautiful mid October very nice lakes and a good paddle

Great Place. Beautiful lake,cabins, trails, campground. Need a better mop and clean supplies

Pulling the camper into some of the sites is a little narrow but very doable.Vault toilet is clean for what it is.The beach area is outstanding and the boat rental is very reasonable.

Beautiful park with a bunch of hidden gems! Get a map and check out each trail and lake! Even though the beach was very crowded (hot day), the trails werent too bad. Well be back!

It was nice to visit the state park today. It was a beautiful, sunny day. My family members rented boats and enjoyed the free fishing day, hiking on the trails, the beach, swimming, grilling our lunch, watching the eagles and local wildlife and spending time together as a family in a clean, well maintained park, nature and the wildlife on such a beautiful day. The campgrounds were at full capacity otherwise we wouldve stayed there this weekend. The playground areas were all closed still due to the pandemic but everything else was open. If you get the chance to visit Chain-O-Lakes State Park, I highly recommend it! They provide guided hikes, observations and teach visitors about local wildlife and conservation. Its a great experience for the whole family.

Very busy on the weekend, however the place clears out starting early Sundays, providing great opportunity to enjoy the facilitiesLoved the general store there, as it was well supplied for those extra camping needs. Had some great walking trails and good camp sites. Overall the place was well maintained with a wide variety of activities..

The lake was beautiful and so much fun! We stayed in the cabins for 3 days. The cabins were clean and looked nice. Definitely would recommend; however a word of caution. Cell phone service is spotty in the cabins and no Wifi so bring other means of entertainment and an emergency/weather radio in case of bad weather.

Lots of beach right next to the playground. Big, clean bathrooms. Water is super shallow, so lots of room for kids to splash around and swim.

Campsites were spacious and ours was private because it backed up to the woods. The camp store had a good selection of necessities. The trails were well marked which is a rarity in a lot of state parks. The beach was clean and there was enough space to social distance when we went. One of the better state parks weve been to so far.

Very beautiful place. You can rent boats or kayaks. There are a lot of beautiful wellmaintained trails.

Great place to walk your dog...just remember to always keep your pet on a leash!

Chain O Lakes is the perfect getaway for camping with friends and family. As always, we have a great time hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and enjoying time around the campfire. The cabins, though I have not stayed in them, look very nice and spacious as well. The bathrooms are considerably clean for a state park and the staff is wonderful!

Great place to go hiking ran into a bunch of cool animals on the trails. The lakes a beautiful and they have a butterfly meadow full of natural wildflowers thats just amazing to walk through. Cant wait to come back and paddle the lakes!

One of the more popular state parks in northern Indiana. Offers canoe and bike rental, as well as camping, hiking trails, and beautiful rolling scenery. The campground is usually full so book well ahead.

Peaceful & Beautiful! Wonderful weather for this time of year!

Beautiful and such a nice clean beach and recreational area!! Took the kids kayaking through the channels was awesome

Such a great state park with all the wilderness, piece and quiet, and nature you would expect! Took along kayaks and rented 1 for the day for $20. Had a perfect kayak adventure through the chanels to different attached lakes. So relaxing and a wonderful place to unplug!

Everytime I come back I find more reasons to enjoy this place. The campground is good, the trails are well kept, the kayaking is the best, and there is still more that I havent seen.

A beautiful park, with lots of fishing areas. Went fishing off the main dock, and saw a small gar, a bass, and some small bluegill. On the path back up to the car, we saw an interesting plant, too!

How can a place with so much beauty, activities to partake, and top notch friendly and professional staff score only a 2 out of 5 stars? I agree, it seems absurd! This place is North Central Indiana at its best. Unfortunately that rating is through no fault of the facility, but this most recent experience has likely put an end to our camping experiences. My family is tired of putting up with foul mouthed, inconsiderate neighbors while camping. Our neighbors spoke non-stop all day using the F word constantly. Then, the yelled and fought until 2 am, again making sure to spew expletives non-stop. This isnt just a problem at this park. Its been a trend, and Im done subjecting myself and my family to it. Indiana State parks did not used to be this way and its regrettable that their visitors behavior has dragged them down.

So many fun things to do in this beautiful state park!

Beautiful park, lots of trails and places to paddle. 9 lake challenge was fun

Many miles of well groomed trails, some short and easy and others more challenging. Canoe, paddle boat and kyak rentals, which can be used for hours of paddling the interconnected waterways (or you can bring your own, but check ahead for permit requirements). Primitive and electric hookup camping, cabins, and many picnic and playground areas. A small swimming beach with concessions and shower rooms. Plenty of park programs and nature centers for learning. A beautiful park with a nice variety of scenery and activities!

Beautiful park. Great place for family time.

As with all of Indiana State Parks, we just love them!

Absolutely beautiful! Stayed the weekend at the campground. Other campers were friendly and helpful. The park and campground grounds were clean.

Trails are very nice. None were muddy. Staff is top notch.

Great camp ground. Great people. Lots to see.

Absolutely beautiful park with miles and miles of trails, abundant picnic areas, full service campground, and plenty of opportunity for water sports. All of the employees were polite and helpful. We hadnt been to this park in years, and we were pleasantly surprised by all of the upgrades and care given the park since our last visit. Highly recommend.

Participated in the Poker Paddle. We paddled our own kayaks approximately 4.5 Miles, collecting cards at strategic locations.Once you had 5 cards, you headed back to the boat house to see how you did.Best hand wins a free boat rental.That doesnt do me any good, but had a good time, nine the less.

Nice campground with lakes good for canoeing and fishing. Hiking trails and historic schoolhouse for naturalist programs.

Good trails. Boating and kayaking. Negative, campsites not level, bring your wood blocks, etc. Lol

One of my favorite Indiana State Parks! Fun for everyone of all ages. Make sure you spend time on the lakes! Whether its kayaking, paddle boating, row boating, or hanging out on the beach, there is so much fun to be had. Spend the day trying to get to all 9 lakes or hike any of the 12 trails!

Camped 4 days. Took Canoe ride through chanels. Very nice and clean Campground

My husband and I booked a camping trip here, which was suggested by someone we spoke with on the phone that was booking camping trips for all locations around Indiana. The one we wanted was booked up so we went to Chain OLakes. Minus the 2 1/2 hr drive, we had a great time! Oh, and the crazy rain storms! Lol.We would definitely go back! They had a nice secured camping ground for campers; campers and tents - all well organized. They had a secured gate entrance, someone controlling the directions for the cars and people walking. They had an old school house you can visit. They had activities, lake for fishing and boats, trails, beach, and dog friendly! It was huge! Definitely recommended!

Very nice staff. Well stocked store. Could fill in some low spots and seed bare spots.

Very beautiful and well kept park. So much to do! Plenty of boats and kayaks for rent that are in good condition. Definitely a wonderful place to go whether you want to be alone or spend the day with the family.

One more beautiful well maintained, lots of activities, Indiana State Park: swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking,& camping it has everything. If you havent been there you really should go nice place

Great except the it was hard to pull in the RV because they were packed in like sardines. People came to help me back in because it was dark.

Great hiking trails & affordable kayak, canoe & paddle boat rentals.

Horrible. Came here for piece and quiet. Was awakened by a stump grinder right next to our campsite at the crack off dawn. I guess quiet hours dont apply to park employees. Doubt I will ever be back.

Staff is super friendly on the phone and in person, park is clean, park facility checks to see if all is well at least twice a day! My husband, daughter, and myself love it.

Campground is very clean, lot of beautiful views, some of the sites are a little challenging to get an RV Into, but will continue to return for camping adventure

Chain O Lakes is a family favorite for camping. A shady, family friendly campground with unlimited options available- including canoe and kayak rentals!

Havent been to the Chain O Lakes cabins in easily 15 years. Exactly as I remember them to be and a great experience overall definitely not waiting another 15 years.

Today we did the 9 lakes challenge which consists of 5 miles of water trail accessable by canoe or kayak.The water is always refreshing and we love coming out with our boats!

Camp here often. Great park with really nice large campground.

Great time..everyone was nice and polite....great weekend in November

Camped here for one night and had a great time, staff were friendly and the trails were great.

Camped this past weekend. Nice large lot. Disappointed the restrooms were not cleaned more frequently during pandemic. I only saw them once a day and never went into restroom when it was clean. Showers were full of hair each time. Great things to do at park

Nice lakes. Loved kayaking the water ways. Going back again.

Great park for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking! Campground store is well stocked. The naturalists and volunteers are knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaints are the store staff could be friendlier and the campground showerhouses could benefit from some upgrades.

Great place to go camp or stay at their affordable cabins. Love to rent canoes and head down the lakes.

I love this Park. Lots of trails, and lakes to explore. Quiet, and peaceful. The general store is usually well stocked. You can fish and kayak also.

Ive been coming to Chain O Lakes since I was a little girl, and now we get to bring our kids here for little trips away from the craziness of life! This is a very beautiful park that is well mantained. Great trails, a small beach area that is very family friendly with lots of picnic tables.

Well marked trails different in difficulty. Pet friendly and beautiful. So glad we tried it.️

We love this Park. Take my grandkids at least once a week.

The sites are plenty big enough and the whole park is super clean! We love it! So much to do there but also perfect t place to just relax!

I regret not coming here more, I’ve lived in Spencerville my whole life and only came for the first time in July of this year! It’s incredibly nice and clean! The lakes are all very well kept it seems as well.

Great place to take friends or family. Swim. Have a cookout. Talk a walk on the trails. So much to do!!!

You just have to camp there once and you will be hooked. Super kid friendly!!

Love this place!!! Just wish they had more full service restrooms. Trails are beautiful!

Beautiful park and great place for kayaking. There is a beach, plenty of hiking trails, and a camp ground.

We chose primitive for peace and quiet. All weekend we had to listen to a very loud generator along with their kids screaming, music blaring, dogs parking. Etc.... making it so we had to yell to talk to the person next to us. Trying to listen to our own music was difficult because we had to turn it ao loud to hear it and then it made it more difficult to hear the person you were talking. One of the worse Camping experiences Ive ever had.

Awesome state park. Walked trails and swam at beach. Great family place.

Great place to go canoeing / kayaking and the cabins are really nice if you want to stay the weekend.

Beautiful area and loved camping here. Lots of trails to bike and hike with several lakes to paddle also.

Love going here. The family loves going on the lakes with the kayaks and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Park and beach is always clean.

This is one of our go too places it is always well maintained. Staff is always friendly.FYI. Grilling area the water padis closed as well as the drinking fountains.

We enjoyed the weekend. Gorgeous lakes.

Plenty to do there. Loved kayaking and conoeing! Trails are awesome. Food was great as well. Great staff throughout!!

Nice place to do canoe, kayak, and paddle boat. Cabins are there, hike trails, and campground.

A good place to kayak and camp. Lots of trails well kept state park

We love the campground been camping there alot. Love it lots of fun

We decided to go in August and other than being super hot, it was also very, very crowded. Like there was no personal space and I wish there was a little more distance between campsites. I enjoy the fact that they only allow one car per site, but it’s really because there’s absolutely no space. Trails were fine and the beach is not the most beautiful. Also pretty crowded. I feel like there are nice parks in Indiana.

Nice park to spend with nature. This park has a lot to offer, camping, fishing, swimming, etc. Non machinery watercrafts for 1 or 2 person available for rent or you can bring your own to explore little channels to connected lakes.

Beautiful state park. Large enough that you can get away from it all and have plenty to do.

Great park, great staff and volunteers.Trails are well maintained and excellent for hiking and biking. Horse rental is closed but you can trailer in your own horses. Inform staff if you see any problems on the trails.Fishing is allowed at multiple locations. All state regulations apply. Park regulations are posted.Rangers patrol campgrounds regularly. Most campgrounds are one way loops, youll see rangers a lot. Rules are posted at check in, on the campground map, at the entrance to each campground and on the back of your permit. Alcohol, gathering of firewood, being loud will get a visit and first time you will usually get a warning. This is a family style campground. Loud music, rude behavior, vulgar language and drinking are not allowed. Visitors must exit by 9pm. Quiet time begins at 10pm. Campers should be considerate of other campers.Park closes to the public at 9 pm. Campers can register up to 10pm. Registered campers can enter until 11:30pm. You can leave anytime but cannot re-enter from 11:30pm to 6am.

Great camping. Bathrooms, and shower rooms could have been cleaner.

We had a wonderful weekend camping, kayaking, hiking, and enjoying the beach!

Pretty nice Campground, very busy and a little noisy but overall a lot of people just having a good time. We enjoyed our weekend stay.

Good bass fishing here. Beautiful state park. Pretty busy but that is no problem

Beautiful scenery with lots to do; great for families. We love staying in the peaceful Family Cabins.

Beautiful scenery, lake, pavilions, trails, camping, cabins, playgrounds-- get back to nature at C o L!

It was a good place for family to spend time out together and was very clean. Also was well watched by the DNR for safety. Had a clean beach area and park section.