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Ouabache State Park

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The official Indiana DNR page for Ouabache State Park. Ouabache became a State Recreation Area in the 1960s, then a State Park in the 1980s.

Ouabache, pronounced "oh-bah-chee" was originally operated as the Wells County State Forest and Game Preserve from the 1930s to 1960s. Many historical features of the beginnings of the property can still be seen along roads and trails. Visitors to this state park can find many recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts as well as picnicking, a nature center and a 20-acre American bison exhibit with live bison in a natural setting. Please review our commenting guidelines at https://on.IN.gov/dnrsocial. This property is in the Eastern time zone.

10/29/2026

Here are the weekend programs for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1st. All are FREE with paid entry fee. We hope you will join us!
Saturday, Oct. 31st:
10:00 AM- BISON FEEDING. Meet at the bison feeding shed to learn about our National Mammal and watch them eat a sweet treat.
1:00 P.M.- ZOMBIE FROGS. Join Naturalist, Bella, at Trails End Shelter to learn how frogs survive the winter and make your own zombie frog.
3:00 P.M.- BATTY BINGO. Come to Trails End Shelter to play bingo, learn about bats, and win a prize!
Sunday, Nov. 1st:
1:00 PM- 1:30 P. M- BISON TRIVIA HIKE. Meet the naturalist at the front of the bison enclosure to get a closer look at our bison. Then go on a self-guided hike around the 20-acre enclosure to learn more about the fluffy cows.
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp
Photo Janella Stronczek

10/28/2026

Orb-weaver webs are beautiful! Strong yet flexible, every strand in the web is carefully calculated. Many orb-weavers take their webs down each evening or morning depending if it is nocturnal or diurnal, consuming the silk to recycle its proteins, then spinning a fresh web. This helps keep the web sticky and functional — radial lines act like scaffolding, the spirals are sticky trap lines, and even the spacing of the silk can influence which types of prey are caught.
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp
Photo Bella Asher

10/26/2026

15 for 15! Local student and cross country athlete, Laken, chose to come to Ouabache and run 15 miles on her 15th birthday! She completed in just under 3 hours. Thanks for the inspiration, Laken. Who is ready to hit the trails running?
https://ow.ly/p3tI5100aEf

10/25/2026

It has been a fun weekend of pumpkin painting, c***r pressing, and trick or treating! We appreciate our campers and visitors. Thank you for spending time with us!
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp

10/23/2026

Everyone at Ouabache, including the bison, are looking forward to another fun weekend of activities. Be sure to have your camera ready for some beautiful photo ops. We look forward to seeing you.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10 a.m. Bison Feeding
Meet at the Bison Feeding shed to learn about our National Mammal and watch them eat a sweet treat!
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Co****le Tournament
Join us near the bocce ball court to play co****le and win prizes. Register by 11 a.m. then teams of 2 will be drawn. There will be separate age categories for 19 and under and 20 and over. Hosted by Friends of Ouabache State Park.
12:30 P.M- Apple C***r Press Demonstration Come to Campview Shelter to see how apple c***r is made and get the opportunity to taste test the fresh made c***r.
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-Treat
Ghouls, Goblins, and Ghosts Galore! Walk around the campground to collect sweet treats.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
10 a.m. Batty Bingo
Come to Trails End Shelter to play bingo, learn about bats, and win a prize!
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bison Trivia Hike
Meet the Naturalist at the front of the Bison Enclosure to get a closer look at our bison. Then go on a self-guided hike around the 20-acre enclosure to learn more about the fluffy cows.

on.IN.gov/ouabachesp
Photo Jody Heaston

10/22/2026

The c***r press was so imPRESSive last weekend that we are bringing it back for a second round! Participate and watch how apples are made into c***r and then sample the results! 12:30 on Saturday, the 24th, at Campview shelter.
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp

10/21/2026

There are a lot of fun activities planned for this weekend, Oct. 24th and 25th. All are free with paid gate entry fee. We hope you join us!

Halloween Campsite Decoration Contest! Our campers are so creative!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10 a.m. Bison Feeding
Meet at the Bison Feeding shed to learn about our National Mammal and watch them eat a sweet treat!
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Co****le Tournament
Join us near the bocce ball court to play co****le and win prizes. Register by 11 a.m. then teams of 2 will be drawn. There will be separate age categories for 19 and under and 20 and over. Hosted by Friends of Ouabache State Park.
12:30 P.M- Apple C***r Press Demonstration.
Come to Campview Shelter to see how apple c***r is made and get the opportunity to taste test the fresh made c***r.
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-Treat
Ghouls, Goblins, and Ghosts Galore! Walk around the campground to collect sweet treats

Sunday, October 25, 2026
10 a.m. Batty Bingo
Come to Trails End Shelter to play bingo, learn about bats, and win a prize!
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bison Trivia Hike
Meet the Naturalist at the front of the Bison Enclosure to get a closer look at our bison. Then go on a self-guided hike around the 20-acre enclosure to learn more about the fluffy cows.
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp

10/20/2026

We have 7 new, amazing Tailblazers! These pups are serious about State Park dog etiquette. Stop in the bark office, that is PARK office, and find out how to get your 4-legged best friend signed up! Here are fun facts for each pup:
Bonnie is a 2 yr old Aussie mix. She is a rescue and talks to her person on the phone!
Spartin loves his little stuffed toys! He is a 4 yr old Red Australian Cattle Dog.
Frankie has a big smile and is a 4 yr old chow mix. Frankie has to be suspended to have his nails trimmed!
Fritz ( Aka Sir Fritz A Lot) is a 1 yr old dachshund/rottweiler mix. He likes to howl at ambulances and fire trucks!
Moxie is well-traveled and has been to almost all of the state parks! Moxie is a 9 yr old boxer.
Reina is a 2 1/2 yr old Shepherd mix that has hiked “hundreds of miles”!
Roxy loves water and kayaking! She is a 6 yr old Labradoodle.

on.IN.gov/ouabache

10/18/2026

The Dekay's Brownsnake is a harmless, short thick-bodied snake that is gray or light brown in color and is marked with a light mid-dorsal stripe bordered by two rows of small dark spots. The underside is white or light pink with dark pencil-point spots along the edges of the belly scales. They live in the surface litter in many habitats. The snakes favorite food are small invertebrates, including slugs, earthworms and snails.
Many are seen on the roads in the park as they sun themselves.
on.IN.gov/ouabachesp
Photo Kevin Butts

10/16/2026

Let the decorating begin! Our campers are getting geared up for a fun Fall Festival weekend, which includes a campsite decorating contest! Come and check it out. The schedule of events is on the Ouabache website: on.IN.gov/ouabachesp

Address

4930 E State Road 201
Bluffton, IN
46714

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11pm
Tuesday	7am - 11pm
Wednesday	7am - 11pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	7am - 11pm
Sunday	7am - 11pm

Telephone

+12608240926

Website

https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/ouabache-state-park/

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