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Ouabache State Park
4930 IN-201, Bluffton, IN 46714, United States
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Ly
Review №1

We went to see the buffalo and walk the trails. This place is great to get out and see nature and go up the tower. The kids love it. Just recently we went to see the Christmas light displays. This was the first time we went. It was beautiful. They had a display at the tower that was set up to Christmas music. Flashing to the beat. It was incredible.

Ro
Review №2

Great park for family, the trails are very easy to walk.. the Bisons are a real treat,they also have picnic table to sit have snacks and a lookout tower that you can actually climb and look out to see all the scenery. There is also a beach to enjoy and paddle boats. my opinion it is a fun one day get away...

Br
Review №3

My husband and I camped here for the first time. The park and facilities are great! Our dogs enjoyed our walks, too.Thank you for doing a great job taking care of the park, so that we can all enjoy it! Well be back.

Sa
Review №4

Relaxing hiking and pretty forest. Lots of wildlife, like squirrels, birds singing, moths and butterflies, some wildflowers and fungi. Very good for a relaxing hike, not too difficult. Plus the bison are really cool!

Ph
Review №5

We thought it was a very nice park. We went on a week day, not very much going on. We enjoyed the bison, the fire tower, and the somewhat small playground. Should plan ahead for fishing or hiking next time!

An
Review №6

The Christmas light display was awesome! The fire tower music and light show was especially awesome!

Ca
Review №7

It was a pretty cool place. Lots of trails but I came for the fire tower though. Was not disappointed. Im totally going to check out the other 12 in Indiana

La
Review №8

Beautiful park! Only a short visit. Not too crowded and seemed very clean!

Br
Review №9

Alot of activities to do and places to explore the view from the town is amazing and you have to see the bison great fun for the family.

Ti
Review №10

What a great park! Had our first visit today and were really impressed! See the bison, take a nature hike around the lake, eat picnic! The facilities that were open were very clean and well stocked. Will definitely visit again!

Ju
Review №11

Its a nice campground. They have Bison, that you can see. And right now theres a baby Bison, his name is Firecracker. He was born July 4th. The is a small fishing lake. And beach. Nice for bike riding along the river.

Ai
Review №12

I don’t care much for holiday lights, but my wife does. Ouabache has pretty nice ones set up each year and you drive through to view them. During the off-season, the bison are awesome to visit. You can get fairly close to them. It’s just a neat experience.

Re
Review №13

We were able to see a baby bison during our visit. The paddleboats were enjoyable. Very pleasant environment for the kids!

Sh
Review №14

Nice place for a day out or a picnic. The area is pretty small but lovely. Things to explore: Bisons, the watch tower, lake, small hikes. There are small parks for kids and nice shades for a picnic.Note: There’s no trash dump there. You have to carry out your trash. So make sure you take enough trash-bags with you.

Ch
Review №15

Clean beautiful park that offers many activities including viewing big beautiful bison.. Ya cant go wrong! (unless you try to pet them or something) lol

Je
Review №16

Not much privacy in the camping area. Seeing the Buffalo was pretty neat. Lake is small but nice for swimming and peddleboats. Loved the fire tower. Super cool learning the history also. Never found a swimming pool like I seen in other comments? Wouldnt go back though.

Ra
Review №17

Love this place! The trails are awesome! All year round! Its really a beautiful place to visit,we enjoy our time at Quabache! Lots of critters to enjoy!

Ro
Review №18

It is a very nice park to take your kids and grand kids to. It has alot of natural beauty.It is a very relaxing place to spend a weekend.

Pa
Review №19

Relaxing. Restrooms were clean and maintained. Had an issue with the 30amp plug in the electric box, but they were over there in no time to fix. Have 50 amp plugs so I suggest getting an 30 to 50 amp adapter if you dont already have one. A lot of area to ride bikes and run. The bison were as friendly as always. Had a great, relaxing weekend and will definitely be back.

Er
Review №20

Beautiful park, very clean, well kept. We loved it! Cant wait to go back!

Ly
Review №21

Great bike trails from Bluffton.... Fire Tower is now open. Bison grazing and sunning themselves.

Ju
Review №22

Pros: Nice trails, bison exhibit, campground A lot sizes, ice availability close for good price.Cons: Raccoons are everywhere after 9pm, if close to forest. Water and beach are not worth going for. We enjoy nice water since we are from Michigan and a big reason for the negative review was the water. With such a good review, we are used to the water being nice like Michigan lakes.

St
Review №23

Great park with plenty of room to bike or walk and get away from others. The grounds were very clean overall and would definitely visit again!

Em
Review №24

Loved it all except the showers and racoons... Showers water did not drain as fast as water was coming out... The raccoons was obviously fed by campers because they was not scared of us and was joining the party. Other than that I loved it.. Friendly staff, Fire wood and ice on site. Lots to do!!

Er
Review №25

The park was fairly cool, we most enjoyed seeing the bison. There is a lake with a beach for swimming and a cool fire tower you can climb up. Dont know that we will intentionally go back.

St
Review №26

Great biking trails, Love the bison and the fire tower, are 4-year-old loved all the playgrounds, nice small cute campgrounds on a lot of real estate!

Du
Review №27

The host campers were extremely friendly and personable. The campground was very clean. It was quiet and not too busy. The trails werent as adventurous as some other state parks weve been to, but thats the only reason for a 4 and not a 5. Thanks Ouabache!

Ke
Review №28

Its a decent state park. Lake is smaller but ideal for kayaking. They didnt have many to rent one but I had brought mine. Fire tower has about 105 steps, so 210 total. It wore me out and Im in my upper 30s.

Bo
Review №29

Well, it is a quaint little park with nice hiking trails and a small lake in the center. The park was open when I explored it, but not really open for the season. There was very few people. I looked longingly at the closed fire tower wishing that it had been open. It looked to me as though there were several facility upgrades happening...new pit toilets, spreading gravel at the campground, the fire tower itself. The American Bison were in the back pasture and were just hanging out by the fence which made for good close ups.The trails were flat and wide and really wet and muddy in several places (luckily I was prepared with my hiking boots). The signage was good except for one crossroad where I took the wrong path and had to double back. I am interested in visiting during the late spring/early summer to see how different the park is when it turns green. Saw several downy woodpeckers, a couple nuthatches, robins, but no eagles (though a local resident told me he had seen a pair)

Jo
Review №30

Love this park. Nice trails, beautiful lake

Pa
Review №31

We rode our bikes on the Bluffton river Greenway. It was very nice. Only once do you encounter traffic. A great bike ride for kids. You end up in the state park which is a really nice path through the woods. Very scenic. Also has a bathroom along the way.

Ka
Review №32

Fantastic park. The camp ground is clean and has a spot for your preferred camping method. There is a lot to do in the park: hiking, swimming, sports, canoeing, and fishing are just a few. Will very likely come back.

Ch
Review №33

Love taking a small hike around the pin. Seeing nature and connecting with it is made easy and fun here. Even the drive here was wonderful!

De
Review №34

Fun hiking trails. The bison enclosure was great for the kids.

Ke
Review №35

Love this park. Walking around the Bison area is a great time. Especially with the new baby bison

Bi
Review №36

Had a great time with wife and kids (Jaymie Leigh Foy, Rebecca Nicole and Jason Jr Jeffers ! Had a great day

Tr
Review №37

Great park, used ball diamond and nature walks. The lodge is a great rustic place for events.

Pa
Review №38

Baby Bison! Reconditioned Fire Tower! Beautiful Fall Colors,!

Jo
Review №39

Very nice highly recommend

Le
Review №40

We had the best time

Mi
Review №41

I love this part this park has so much peace to it is worth camping at the bison are beautiful its a very good experience

Br
Review №42

It was so very nice! Very well kept, nice place to camp!

Ja
Review №43

Awesome DNR park worth the 45 minute drive from Fort Wayne. The fire tower is cool to walk up (yes, stairs are small and steep) and the view from the tower picturesque. The bison enclosure is a close walk from the tower and bison easily seen. Well worth the drive to see a more rustic part of Indiana.

Sh
Review №44

Clean park. Lots to do out doors. Walking fishing rent a boat and Bison

Am
Review №45

The fire tower was amazing and we loved the Buffalo!

An
Review №46

We camped here while we did some work in town. This is an amazing park. The staff is so nice and friendly. They do a great job keeping the place really nice and clean. The trails are amazing! They have real bison to see. A really nice paved bike trail that is about 3 miles inside the park, then goes about 3 miles into town along the river. Very nice trail. There is a nice little lake with a swimming beach. Lots of nice picnic and Park areas for kids. Tons and tons of wildlife. There are shelters and lodges to have gatherings. They have a big fire tower you can climb. Bathhouses are very nice and clean with hot water. We have enjoyed our stay very much!

Ne
Review №47

Very Nice Clean and well managed. Reasonable rates. Nice Trails, Fire Tower, Bison It was a great place to stop.Also fishing & tennis courts etc. which we did not use.

Pa
Review №48

Quiet park with lots of space in camping area. And a bison reserve.

Ba
Review №49

Fairly busy, not covid clean. Out houses safer then running water restrooms... trust me

Ca
Review №50

Great place to camp. Always love kur state parks.

Ja
Review №51

Fun family park with fishing and hiking.

Je
Review №52

Great family friendly outing place to visit!! ️

Dw
Review №53

I wish I knew about this place when my kids was younger. Took the grand kids and they enjoyed themselves.

Ho
Review №54

Love how many different activities that there is to do from paddle boat to swimming to climbing the fire tower

La
Review №55

Nice relaxing park. Can kick back and enjoy nature.

Pa
Review №56

A large and mostly peaceful state park. Great for families, and the occasional fisherman fishing in the lake. Plenty of parking places and many trails for those that like a walk in the woods.

Al
Review №57

Property is well kept and the camping is great. Fishing is good as well. Trails are great for hiking. Always a good time!

Sa
Review №58

Im partial to my home state park in Michigan but this is good for Indiana! Its got lots of trails, several amenities such as sport courts and a swimming are in the lake

AF
Review №59

Good fishing and friendly staff. The park is clean.

Ly
Review №60

We love camping at the park been coming back for 50 years

Ba
Review №61

The updates to the park in the last few years make this a delightful destination for a family picnic, fishing excursion, or weekend camping.

Da
Review №62

Great trails, the buffalo are always fun to watch.

Re
Review №63

We like the biking trails and seeing the buffalo.

Na
Review №64

Ouabache is a nice, small campground. Depending on when you go, the campground can be a little wet ie muddy. The bathrooms are pretty nice and clean. No campstore on site but ice and firewood are available from the campground host. They have made some improvements like the lake with a small beach, canoes/paddle boats to rent, and stocked pond (fishing license can be purchased in the naturalist office). The fire tower was recently rebuilt and is one of the few that you can go clear to the top. Taking a walk around the bison pen is a must when you visit. There is a nice paved trail you can bike. The rest of the trails, I would only venture on if the weather has been really dry! There is also a bocce(?) ball court. Enjoy!

Do
Review №65

We love to be able to see native wildlife even if they are in a pen. Would like for more State Parks to do this. Would be cool to have a natural looking enclosure with black bear in it; you know not fake like the zoo.

Mo
Review №66

Seeing the bison was so cool! Trails loop and intersect a lot, so it is easy to make a hike as long as you want. Lake is pretty and the park was quiet on a weekday. Playground by the lake is nice and there are lots of picnic spots.

Ji
Review №67

It is nice quiet state park

Pa
Review №68

Great hike around the park.

La
Review №69

They have a great Park and the Buffalo are beautiful to look at!!

Jo
Review №70

I have a lot of great memories at this park. It may be small but there is a lot of fun stuff to do and everything is very well kept. Great place to go for a bike ride or just a picnic.

Am
Review №71

Love this place. So peaceful!

Au
Review №72

Beautiful trails. Definitely will go again.

Fa
Review №73

Its a nice place to spend with the family and grandkids for fishing, camping, bike riding ,swimming and exploring the great outdoorsPhotos by Fay Moles

Br
Review №74

Very clean park. We enjoyed seeing the bison.

Br
Review №75

Great park and campground. We have done a week long camping trip here the last 3 years. Our girls love visiting the bison! On a downside - last year 2016 the pool was closed during the week for budget reasons and the fire tower was still closed for maintenance. Hopefully in 2017 these will be open. Other than that we enjoy our visits to the park.

Ca
Review №76

A beautiful place to hike, fish, bike, and very well taken care of. Thank you to all of Bluffton who contribute to this park.

Mi
Review №77

Id give it a better rating, but A.) There are no playgrounds etc for the littles to play. B.) You have to pay to get in to a park!

du
Review №78

Beautiful place to go for family fun

Wi
Review №79

Loved it nice shady lots, friendly campers and staff . . . .

Tr
Review №80

Had a great time

Da
Review №81

Nice areas for camping. I enjoy taking a walk on the trails and just relaxing.

Da
Review №82

Beautiful state park. RV sites are well marked and spaced. A variety of shaded, partially shaded, and sunny sites. Electric only, fill fresh water tank on way in. Dump tanks on the way out. Will stay again when Im in the area.

Li
Review №83

Great day enjoying the Buffalo and a picnic!

St
Review №84

Very nice and clean.

Ma
Review №85

I love the trails and all the beautiful trees. Nice place to take your dog for a walk.

Sh
Review №86

Fantastic state park! So many kinds of birds. Camp ground very clean. Only drawback, showers are cold.

La
Review №87

Very enjoyable time are the park with grandkids!

De
Review №88

Its a nice place to spend your free time and relax

An
Review №89

Bisons were awesome the kiddo loved em

Br
Review №90

Very nice park and trails but the beach was the worst Ive ever seen

Gl
Review №91

Good time camping

Sa
Review №92

It is well taken care of and a beautiful park!

Da
Review №93

Had a good camping experience

Ma
Review №94

Great camp sites and awesome fishing lake

RV
Review №95

Beautiful park. Spacious sites. Great bike and hiking trails. Bathrooms were not clean but had good showers.

Am
Review №96

Drove the 70 miles to see the Bison, it was a fairly good day for January, but they were no where to be seen. Was looking for a park with more evergreen trees to walk in as most this time of year are depressing without the green. Was a very nice clean park including restroom, but no sink or hand sanitizer.

Ca
Review №97

Clean, paved road...I would say, unless you bring blocks to level your rig... Avoid sites 1-2. All the others look very nice and level. In A loop. Dont know about B loop

Ca
Review №98

Loved the buffalo, the tower...we had a great time, and I to go back again...

Sh
Review №99

Family fun close to home.

RL
Review №100

Nice park. It was cool to see the bison.

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  • Address:4930 IN-201, Bluffton, IN 46714, United States
  • Site:http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2975.htm
  • Phone:+1 260-824-0926
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–11pm
  • Tuesday:7am–11pm
  • Wednesday:7am–11pm
  • Thursday:7am–11pm
  • Friday:7am–11pm
  • Saturday:7am–11pm
  • Sunday:7am–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Public toilet:Yes
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