Tippecanoe River State Park

06/13/2026

Recent heavy rains have caused the river to rise. While it has not reached flood stage, it is still higher than we recommend for paddlers. Please use caution and consider delaying your trip until levels return to normal. Stay safe out there!
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06/11/2026

Here’s what’s happening!!!

Thursday, June 11
1:00pm Story Time - This week’s title is “Ant Cities” written and illustrated by Arthur Dorris. This is a short children’s story. Bring a blanket to sit in the shady grass behind the Nature Center. 30 minutes.

3:00pm Family Camp Scavenger Hunt: Get “The List”! The first Family or group back to the Nature Center with pictures of everything on the list wins first pick of the prizes. Nature Center, 1 hour.

6:00pm Fire Tower Chat: Have you ever wondered when or why the fire tower was built here at Tippecanoe River? Come for a short chat about the tower, then a short hike to the tower, where you can climb to the tallest outlook in the area!!!! Bulletin board at the fire tower parking lot, 45 minutes.

Friday, June 12

1:00pm Door Mat Craft: Let’s make the world a better place and our doorstep an eye catching design statement. NC, 1 hour

3:00pm Camp Craft Food Planning, storage, & disposal: Taking a big group on a camping trip, over a long weekend? Do you know how much food to take, how to store it, where to put it when you’re done? For the answers to these questions and so many more, come to the NC, 1 hour.

6:00pm Banana Boats: Get the Scoop on Saturday’s events and a delightful fruity treat at the same time! Community Fire Ring in Electric Campground, 1 hour.

Saturday, June 13
1:00pm River Otters: Find out all the naturalist knows about these fun energetic creatures. Nature Center, 30 minutes
3:00pm Walking Stick Program: Learn how to create your own walking stick with our Naturalist. For a $5 donation to our friends group, for decorations, the Naturalist will provide safety tips & decorations. The sticks were donated by the Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area. Nature Center, 1 hour.

06/05/2026

🌊 River Update for Paddlers! 🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️
Good news for anyone looking to get out on the water! River conditions have been gradually improving over the past several days and are now looking good for both canoe and kayak users. Water levels are steady, and flow is manageable—great timing if you're planning a paddle trip!
Enjoy the water, stay safe, and have a great time out there! 🌞🌿

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05/31/2026

Here’s What’s Happening at the Park!!!

Thursday, June 4th
1:00pm Story Time: This week’s title is “Tale of a Tadpole” by Karen Wallace. This is a short, illustrated children’s book. Bring a blanket to sit in the shady grass behind the Nature Center. 30 minutes.
3:00pm Fishing Game: Which fish species can I eat, and which ones should I put back? Meet the Naturalist for this informative game about some of the fish in the Tippecanoe River. If you bring your gear, you might even drop a line! Nature Center Patio. 30 minutes.
6:00pm Tepicon Hall Tour: Is history your cup of tea? Well, do I have a tour for you!!! Come tour and chat about the history of this National Historic Landmark and the park as a whole!!! Parking Lot at Tepicon Hall, 1 hour.

Friday, June 5th
1:00pm Fishing Poles: Let’s make a fishing pole! Free fishing day is tomorrow so we need to get our gear around. This is for kids 12 and under. Nature Center Patio, 30 minutes.
3:00pm Camp Craft Trip Planning Basics: Do you have a group you would like to take fishing, but you don’t know where to begin? We will look at the size & ages of your group and help you get started planning your fishing adventure!!! Nature Center, 45 minutes

Saturday, June 6th
9:00am Free Fishing Day: Join the fun across the street at the Fish and Wildlife Area’s West Pond. Try your hand at fishing! The Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park will provide live bait, poles, and gear for the kids to try out! No fishing license is required for this weekend only. Come on over learn how to tie the best fishing knot and how to clean a fish properly!!!!
Winamac Fish & Wildlife Area, West Pond, 4 hours.
3:00pm 5 Senses Hike: This is a hike around the Wetland Prairie. Learn about the 6 habitats you will enter and use all 5 of your senses to explore them. Meet the Naturalist at the bridge at the NC, bring bug spray!!!! 1hour easy hike!

Sunday, June 7th
1:00pm Leather Stamping: The Naturalist will provide directions and tips for you to create your own leather Stamping Project for a $5 donation to the Friends Group. NC Patio, 1 hour.

05/24/2026

What’s Happening at the park!!!

Thursday, May 28th

1:00pm Story Time: This Week’s title is “Once upon a Springtime” by Jean Marzollo and illustrated by Jacquline Rogers. This is a short children’s book so bring a blanket to sit on in the shady grassy area behind the Nature Center! 30 minutes.

4:30pm Our Wildlife Heritage: Come see some pelts of our local wildlife and take the opportunity to touch their fur. Community Fire Ring in Electric Camp, 1 hour.

5:45pm Prairie Hike: Please come join the Naturalist on the part of trail 8 most people miss. We will talk about the grease and flowers, habitats and animals that make the prairie their home. This is a closed toe shoe, bug spray required hike, that is short and easy. Tepicon Hall Parking Area, 1 hour.

Friday, May 29th
1:00pm Our Wildlife Heritage: Experience some of our local wildlife pelts and take the opportunity to touch their fur. Nature Center Patio, 1 hour.
3:00pm Pocketknife Safety 101: Bring your own pocketknife or borrow one from the Nature Center to learn about pocketknife safety and how to make a fuzzy stick to help start tonight’s campfire. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts can use this program to earn their Whittling Chip or their Tot’n Chip. Nature Center Patio, 1 hour.

Saturday, May 30th
1:00pm Bird Houses: Norman Saul is a woodworker and a bird lover! He has created a couple different bird houses for you to decorate and hand in your yard. We ask you to make a $10 donation to our Friends Group for his supplies. Nature Center Patio, 1 hour.
3:00pm Fire! Friend or Foe? Let’s talk about fire, what Smokey Says, and how you can do your part! Stop by the Nature Center and learn how to make your own fire starter and how to use fire safely! Nature Center Patio, 1 hour.

Sunday, May 31st
1:00pm Wood Burning Program: This is a short program followed by the opportunity to create your own wood burned coster for $5 donation to the Friends Group for providing the tree cookies. The Naturalist will provide directions, ideas, and safety tips. Nature Center, 1 hour.

05/12/2026

Looks like something survived those high flood waters! That's right, Tippecanoe River State Park is having a Spring Egg Hunt. Provided by the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park, the Spring Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, May 16th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nature Center. Join us for prizes and treats as well as crafts and games. This event is free with park admission. for park information please visit on.IN.gov/tippecanoeriversp

05/08/2026

Tippecanoe River State Park was recently featured in an episode of the podcast “IN State Parks”, link below. The host, Allison Martin, did a great job and it has some very good information about the park. Check it out if you want to learn more about Tippecanoe River or any other Indiana State Park.

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04/17/2026

The DNR Division of State Parks has a dedicated group of employees on our Division Maintenance Crew who operate the Division’s specialty equipment. They travel from park to park, helping with projects like trenching, excavator work, and transporting large materials and equipment. Their hard work plays a big role in keeping our State Parks great places to visit.
Pictured below is Division Maintenance Crew member Rob, who recently visited Tippecanoe River State Park to remove about 100 tree stumps. Thanks to Rob and the whole crew for everything they do!
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