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.

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

Mississinewa Lake

RR 1 Box 202-A
Peru, IN, USA
765-473-5946
Official Website

US Army Corps of Engineers

http://www.usace.army.mil

• Bike Riding
• Boating
• Cultural/Historic
• Educational
• Camping
• Fishing
• Groceries/Supplies
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Pets Allowed
• Picnic
• Restaurant/Snack Bar
• Recreational Vehicles
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing

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• Mississinewa Lake - Peru
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• Brookville Lake - Brookville
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• Art Museum of Greater Lafayette - Lafayette
• George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Vincennes
• Newburgh Locks and Dam - Newburgh
• Hoosier National Forest - Bedford
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