Miami State Recreation Area

Category: State park

Address: E 500 S, Peru, IN 46970, USA

Phone: +17654736528

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Debbie Drives and Travels

Aug 1, 2022

Such a nice park and campground. There is 470 sites but doesn't feel like a large campground. Sites are comfy; tables, fire rings, electric, assorted bathrooms, shade, showers, scattered water spigots. There's a swimming beach and boat ramps in the park itself. Bring your corn hole, volleyball, horseshoes, lawn darts, bicycles, penny cans, and any other assortment of outdoor games. It is quite and I recieved several nights of solid sleep.

Jeff Lentych-Hack (J.A. Lentych-Hack)

May 11, 2022

Great park, very well kept camping areas. We had an issue with the electricity, called it in, and had it fixed within an hour. It was a great weekend, and we will be back!

David Grovenberry

Aug 28, 2021

The whole place is amazing. Everything is very clean. We rented a cabin on a pond this visit. We are buying a camper soon and can't wait to go back.

Steve Katra

Jun 6, 2021

1. Campground The campground was beautiful! Over the recent holiday weekend, the campground was full. We had to stay at a primitive site. I'm glad we did because they were some of the biggest at the campground. Our campground neighbors were excellent, and our girl had fun riding bikes with the other kids. 2. Playgrounds The beach playground is the best one in my opinion due to the beautiful lake views! There is another playground right when you enter the campground, which was ok. 3. Facilities Be prepared for a mix of outhouses and good bathrooms with showers. The family bathroom by the lake was flooded :( The camp store was a life saver for various odds and ends.

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Questions & Answers

Are bears a problem and do you have to hang your food?

Linda Bowser | Apr 14, 2019
Connie Wilson | Apr 15, 2019

No bears in Indiana

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Can you swim7

Amanda Duke | Apr 14, 2019
Matthew Townsend | Apr 15, 2019

Yes you can. They do have a beach.

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Can you horse back here?

David Fuller | Apr 14, 2018
Mary Tenny | Apr 15, 2018

Yes, they have a trail that follows the river.

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How much is it to rent the cabins?

Victoria Abenante | Apr 14, 2019
Heather Carr | Apr 15, 2019

$40 a night

Is there an algae advisory?

Madonna Dyer | Sep 15, 2021
melanie martin | Sep 16, 2021

There was one when we camped last weekend..I just says to wash off after swimming

Is the beach still open ? If so what are the hours for the beach ?

Betty Hoskins | Sep 15, 2021
Malachi Marshall | Sep 16, 2021

Im pretty sure it's still open but I don't know the hours but I think it's 8-10 I'm pretty sure

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How much is a site for tents

Jeff Carnley | Aug 16, 2021
Kathy Wagy | Aug 17, 2021

For two night it without electricity 45.00

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When will the water be up to full lake status

Michael Sadler | May 18, 2021
Tyler Young | May 19, 2021

Shouldn't be too much longer. Weekend of 4-24 there were already boats out fishing.

How do I go about renting a camp site or cabin for the weekend? Also prices??

Keagan Doran | Apr 13, 2021
JMcGrath7 | Apr 14, 2021

Go to the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources page, and you eventually find links for reservations via Reserve America with prices, maps, etc.

Are Pool floaties allowed?

Itzel Guedea Valencia | Apr 13, 2021
Sandy Reil | Apr 14, 2021

Yes People had all types of floats in the swimming area when we were there.

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Do they have the fishing piers out at Miami camp grounds peru ind?

David McDaniel | Apr 13, 2021
Alysa McCarty | Apr 14, 2021

Yes their is one inside the campground down by non electric and one right outside the gate between the main gate and campground gate

Are there grills outside the cabins?

Madonna Dyer | Apr 13, 2021
charles luke | Apr 14, 2021

Yes they are outside over the fire pits

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Where is the best place to launch a kayak? The boat ramp is so busy and the rest of the shore line I saw is kind of steep.

Tasha Grider | Apr 13, 2021
Michael Clayton | Apr 14, 2021

Down by the beach/ swimming area. I saw a lot of people do it there.

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Are the showers and bathrooms open in the winter and how long can you stay?

Karla Stranger | Apr 13, 2020
Carol Mack | Apr 14, 2020

SORRY NO

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What is the fee per night to camp here please

Jo Turner | Apr 13, 2020
Carol Mack | Apr 14, 2020

From $23 to $33

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Are there electric outlets in the cabins?

Christina Matson Merrill | Apr 13, 2020
Kimberly Springer | Apr 14, 2020

Yes there are electric outlets in the cabins.

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With the new laws for the campgrounds starting yesterday, how do thise playing frisbee get in. Also boats are a terrible safty in the grounds

Martha Lavalley | Apr 13, 2020
Ted Waters | Apr 14, 2020

What new laws are you talking about? Also, I find it interesting you would complain about boats at a lake.

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How's the fishing at the lake ?

Squints Outdoors | Apr 13, 2020
Jd Boone | Apr 14, 2020

I've always heard good things, never fished there myself.

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Do they have firewood

Steve Comer | Apr 13, 2020
MxA RmblePit | Apr 14, 2020

Jackson's Store has firewood, the DNR sells firewood at the office 10 pieces for $5, and the camp store by the beach also sells firewood.

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What are the hours of the camp store?

David McDaniel | Oct 15, 2021
James Whelchel | Oct 16, 2021

do you have yearly campsites?

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How much to camp per night

steven clement | Apr 13, 2020
Daniel Crume | Apr 14, 2020

33per night for electric. With full hook up its 40a night

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Do they have primitive camping ?

American Living Off Grid in Africa | Apr 13, 2020
Jennifer | Apr 14, 2020

Yes they do

How much does it cost to camp at Miami recreation camp?

David McDaniel | Apr 14, 2019
L “Eob” B | Apr 15, 2019

Per the website $30 per night May-October. Reduce rates apply the rest of the months. Park entrance is $7 the first time you enter. Your receipt serves as your in/out pass.

Is the main fishing pond full and restocked?

Cory Michaels | Apr 14, 2019
Miami State Recreation Area (Owner) | Apr 15, 2019

Bostwick Pond very recently filled up, but it has not been restocked. We are working with the Division of Fisheries to create a future perch fishery in the pond. The current plan is to check for any unwanted fish this fall, and then stock it with the recommended number of perch fingerlings. However, our nearby campground pond is fully stocked and open to fishing.

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