Pokagon State Park Indiana|Campground Review|Rockwood Mini Lite

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We decided to checkout Pokagon State Park in Angola Indiana. Very nice campground. A lot of fun things to do there. Super nice Beach area. We highly recommend checking it out. It was a very fun trip. Hope you enjoy the video. Please Like and Subscribe. Thanks for watching.
Pokagon State Park is located near Angola, just off I-69. The park was originally called Lake James State Park when proposed to be the fifth Indiana State Park in 1925. The name was changed to Pokagon State Park to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon were father and son and the last two most notable leaders of the Potawatomi. The park’s Potawatomi Inn takes its name from these Native Americans, who made their home in the area. The inn, with its up-north fishing-lodge theme, is one of the Midwest’s most popular resorts and conference centers.
Being one of the state’s original parks, Pokagon features the unique work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose members lived and worked at Pokagon from 1934 to 1942. The “boys of the CCC” built the beautiful stone and log structures that dot the park landscape and provide accent to the rolling wooded hills, wetlands and open meadows.
Natural lakes created by glaciers that melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, highlight Steuben County, which has more lakes than any other Indiana county. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake, which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and scenic sunsets.
Pokagon is also Indiana State Parks’ winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental, sledding, ice fishing and a twin-track toboggan run... “What a thrill”… That's what you'll say once you've experienced the quarter-mile, refrigerated toboggan run at speeds of 35-40 mph. The toboggan run operates weekends from the Friday after Thanksgiving through February, with extended hours during the Christmas holidays. For hours, more information, and to take a virtual ride, visit www.tobogganrun.com
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450 LANE 100 LAKE JAMES
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[@jeffeltzroth351]

Welcome back to Indiana. Nice video.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Jeff Eltzroth thank you. You have some nice State Parks. Thanks for watching.

[@jefffox9361]

Camped here as a kid in the late 60’s,Some awesome fishing!

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Good to know, thanks so much for watching!

[@kayak736]

I knew I saw you guys before! I watched this video before completing the hells point challenge Pokagon has. (Talked to you at KHP yesterday)

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

That is to funny! What a small world! It was so nice talking with you, hope you had as good of a time as we did at KWP. Maybe we will see you again sometime! Thanks for watching and enjoy your travels!

[@johncopeland2461]

Nice video and review. My wife's grandfather was one of the original caretakers of the park back in the 30's. It is a beautiful place to be.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Wow that is really cool. Thanks for the history. It is one of our favorite parks in Indiana. Thanks so much for watching. We really appreciate it.

[@thesiteseekers7867]

Indiana has some great state parks!!! I am just discovering!!! Brown County state park is another great one.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Yes we love camping in Indiana! We have not been to Brown County in yrs, gotta put that one on the list. Thanks so much for watching!

[@betsygodwin8938]

Great review! I wanna try this- I’m a tent/car camp person . Thank you!!

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Thank you! It’s a nice park! Thanks for watching!

[@Josh-gy8zi]

From Coldwater,mi about 10-15 mint north of Pokagan. I've been going there since the 80s,and take my son ,Nephews,and Niece still. Great little park. They have a toboggan run in the winter that is a lot of fun.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Sounds like you have made a lot of memories at Pokagan! We have been wanting to check out the toboggan run, maybe on of these days we will plan a trip. Thanks so much for watching and happy camping!

[@sam-the-manhere4773]

Nice video. Funny. We just stopped one night at Pokagon on the way to Van Buren too. We plan to back to Pokagon in Oct for a longer stay. Thanks.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Ha ha, it’s a great stopping point for us on the way to Van Buren! Hope you enjoy your stay, it’s a very nice park. Thanks so much for watching!

[@AdventureBandits1]

Nice video guys. Very scenic. Cool cabins they looked new and campground Beach ⛱ looked clean. Safe travels.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Adventure Bandits thanks guys. It’s a very nice campground. You guys should check it out sometime. Thanks for watching.

[@LuckyDawgProductions]

Looks like a really nice state park, Corey & Christy. Nice tour around the campground. Like your tablecloth. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

It is a very nice park. We had a great time. Thanks so much guys for watching. Have a great day!

[@JackeeCat]

Nice park! I want to do the toboggan slide!

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Marni Noback we are hoping to do it this winter. Looks like fun. Thanks for watching.

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

That looks like a very nice state park. Clean! That really is a nice beach. Great video guys we enjoyed it. Paul & Magen

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

It really is a great park, we enjoyed exploring and just kicking back and relaxing. Thanks for watching!

[@jerryvan6205]

Thanks for sharing love your vids

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Thanks for watching.

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

I liked that old outboard motor. Looks like a nice campground with a really nice fresh water beach. You two are getting much more relaxed in front of the camera. Very nice job on the video.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Bikes Boats Bivouacs yea I thought about you when I seen them. Lol. Very nice campground. We had a great time. Thanks so much for watching.

[@studflyer]

at 8:14 in the video. When looking off the inn balcony. In the fall they land float planes on the lake and taxi several of them up in the inn back yard. Pretty awesome.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We heard about this, it would be so cool to see!! Thanks for letting us know and for watching!

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

I love state parks looks like you had a great time it’s hard to find a campsite anywhere these days thanks for sharing glad you had such good weather

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We prefer State Parks also, sites are usually bigger. It seems like camping gets more popular every year. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Sir-Rich]

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[@CumminsCamping]

Fun video guys! You’ll have to revisit this park in the winter when you can truly review that toboggan run.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Yes that's for sure! We would love to check out the toboggan ride. Thanks for watching!

[@millersinthemoment5427]

Great Video guys! We been to the park many time but never knew about Hell's point. We'll be camping around there for the next 2 months, I will have to check the trail out.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Millers in the Moment thank you. Hell’s point was fun. Really nice park. We had a great time. Thanks for watching. Safe travels.

[@Byn2ools]

Camped there 4 nights back in May. Great campground. Bike trail all the way to town was only about 6 miles. There is also a state recreation area on other side that has a fishing peer and more bike and hiking trails.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Byn2ools we really liked it. We will have to take our bikes next time. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mikekeefer4365]

You have had some great Indiana videos this summer. We didn't realize how nice Indiana State Parks are! I think a trip across the border will be in our plans next summer!

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We have had a great time camping in Indiana!! It's nice living so close to IN and being able to visit often. Most of their parks are very well taken care of. It's worth the drive. Thanks for watching!

[@mikekeefer4365]

@@TravelingBuckeyes We love your videos and look forward to meeting you guys again!

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

@@mikekeefer4365 we would also like to meet up again!!

[@christinegeiser3224]

Great overview of the park. Can you confirm whether the sites at the section you were in (100’s), particularly lake view sites, accommodate a motor home? The site size description indicates the size is right, but also states the road is narrow. Looks like backing in could be a challenge.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Thank you so much for watching. Yes the road going in is tight. The sites are a good size. I wouldn’t recommend any camper over 34 feet. Thanks again. Safe travels.

[@dawnstraughen755]

Thanks for all your videos! We were there years ago when kids were young. We tent camped back then. It looks like we will have to give it another try. Bring the Grand kids next time. Looks like its much nicer now! We have a Roo hybrid but want to go to a Mini Lite. Any suggestions? We like an outside kitchen and room to sleep others. Under 30 feet though. Thanks! 😊✌

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it! There are so many models in the Mini Lite, some have bunk houses and I think there are a few with outdoor kitchens. We love ours and would highly recommend the Rockwood brand! You may want to look into the Rockwood Ultra Lights, they are a little longer in size.

[@jerryvan6205]

Love your videos especially the Indiana ones since I live in Indiana. Hope maybe will meet you guys one day while camping. Did Corey get any ice cream?

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Thank you so much for watching. We hope to meet you as well. Safe travels.

[@timschlosser2392]

Enjoyed the video! Been wanting to go there. Did you like your site? What # were you on? Thanks for sharing.....

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We did like our site a lot, it was vary large. It was #123. The site had no grass so if it rained it might get very muddy. Most of the sites in our section waere mostly dirt. Thanks so much for watching!

[@David-jo4gt]

When did you film this? Did not see any mask, has Indiana eased up? Great video we love to visit some time.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We were there in mid June before the mask mandate was issued. It was a great camping trip! Thanks so much for watching!

[@studflyer]

I didn't catch where you stayed. looks like the 100 series. 5 sections. 100-500's The 100 would be tighter for a larger camper. We're within an hour from pokagon. Very nice will kept park and trails!! We've stayed here alot. We've visited the 100 but never camped there as we have a 35' and it would be tight to get back in there most sites. 200 section is non electric. Modern restrooms / showers in all sections.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Yes it’s a very nice park. Can’t remember which site we were on, it was a small section on a hill. It would definitely be tight in that section. Thanks for watching!!

[@studflyer]

Has to be the 100 series if they can see the lake through the trees. We camp at Pokagon quite often. Excellent park!!

[@Camp-N-Hoosiers]

Do you remember the site you were in there. Love the video's.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

We were on site #123. This section has some moderate hills, curse and a a bit steep in some places. With our 22 ft camper we had no issues what so ever. Glad to hear you love our videos!! It’s your support that keeps putting out videos! Thanks for watching and have a happy and safe 2024 Camping season!

[@henrykaulroloz4557]

I have a question cuz I'm thinking about going in the summer does it have dumping station I never been to an Indiana state park so it's gonna be exciting

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Yes they actually have a couple of dump stations. We really enjoy going to the Indiana State parks! Have a great time exploring this park and thanks for watching!

[@henrykaulroloz4557]

@@TravelingBuckeyes Thanks

[@arlenwoodall2756]

How old are you guys? We've been thinking about camping we're both in their seventies

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

arlen Woodall we are 48 and 49. You guys are young. Go out and camp. You will love it. 😃😃

[@johnp139]

It’s better going DOWN steps than down gravel paths.

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

It sure is. 😂😂

[@lifeisbetteroutdoorz9839]

Can dogs go on the beach?

[@TravelingBuckeyes]

Life is Better OutDoors not till after Labor Day. Thanks for watching.😁😁

[@lifeisbetteroutdoorz9839]

@@TravelingBuckeyes Thank you! for the fast reply. Love your videos :)