What To Do At Potato Creek State Park

There are lot of fun activities that you can do at Potato Creek State Park Including Biking, Horse Riding, Fishing, Boating, Swimming Beach and Hiking. The Park boasts of a well maintained Nature Center.

Nature Center

Nature Center

The Nature Center has a lot of informative displays and interactive exhibits.  It is a nice nature center.  You will find:

  • A wildlife observation area
  • Live animals
  • Upstairs children’s area
  • Indoor auditorium
  • Outdoor seating for presentations from Park Naturalists.
  • More….come check it out for yourself!

Picnic Areas, Shelters & Rec Buildings.

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There are Picnic Areas with grills and tables that are located throughout the park.  There are a lot of grills and tables near the reservable shelters and the recreation buildings.

A lot of the picnic areas have playgrounds, open fields, and restrooms.

Biking

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There is a 3.3-mile paved bicycle trail with some hilly and curvy stretches. There is also a 7.4 mile beginner-level mountain bike trail. Standard bicycle rentals are available.

Boating

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There are two boat ramps on Worster Lake for private boats and sailboats. Boat rentals are also available.  You have to be human or electrically powered.

Horseback Riding

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7.35 miles of trails for horse enthusiasts to explore. Horses are permitted only on bridle trails. No horse rentals available – You have to bring your own.

Fishing

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Fish for bass, bluegill, and more in Worster Lake. 14-inch minimum largemouth bass limit. A state fishing license is required to fish here. 

Hiking

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There are nearly 11 miles of hiking trails to explore at Potato Creek State Park. Difficulty levels range from easy to rugged.

Swimming Beach

Free beach with volleyball court at one end, and accessible area with ADA sidewalk and ramp from parking lot to water. Bath house with concessions also available.

Winter Sports

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Choose from cross-country skiing, tubing/sledding, or ice fishing on Worster Lake.

Events

Nature Center

Enjoy programs led by the Naturalists at Potato Creek State Park, and more.

Things To Do Nearby

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Nearby South Bend, Indiana has loads of fun things to offer visitors.