State Park · Indiana, United States
Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 3,840 acres (1,554 ha), established in 1969.
State Park · Indiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Joseph, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 3,840 acres (1,554 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Coordinates | 41.5525° N, 86.3481° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park is an Indiana state park located in north-central part of the U.S. state of Indiana about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of South Bend. Potato Creek is open year-round and supports various activities and facilities, including fishing, hiking, camping and mountain biking. Natural habitats include the 327-acre (1.3 km2) Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies, and diverse restored wetlands. Each offers different opportunities for plant and wildlife observation. The northeast corner has been designated "Swamp Rose Nature Preserve"; now about 1 square mile is either wetlands or in Worster Lake.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open year-round
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 12 miles southwest of South Bend |
Airports near this park
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- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 74.3 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 85.5 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 101.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Potato Creek State Park?
Potato Creek State Park is in Indiana, United States (41.5525° N, 86.3481° W).
When was Potato Creek State Park established?
Potato Creek State Park was established in 1969, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Potato Creek State Park?
Potato Creek State Park covers 3,840 acres (1,554 ha).
When is the best time to visit Potato Creek State Park?
Open year-round.
How do I get to Potato Creek State Park?
The nearest town is South Bend, Indiana. about 12 miles southwest of South Bend.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).