Trine State Recreation Area

From the North: I-69 south to exit 154 (Lake James) turn left off of exit. Turn left at first light. Turn right at first road (Feather Valley Rd.). Park entrance on the right. From the South: From Exit 154 turn left, straight through red light to first right (Feather Valley Rd.) to park entrance on the right. From East or West: I-80/90 to Angola exit, South on I-69, follow from the North. Approximately 1 hour North of Fort Wayne, 1 1/2 hours West of Toledo, 1 hour and 15 mins East of South Bend, and 1 1/2 hours South of Lansing.

At this time, reservations for the Swenson Lodge will be handled at Pokagon State Park ONLY. Please call 260-833-2012, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm to book your event today! NO reservations will be taken via the website or call center. Recreation building is available year-round. Can be reserved up to one year in advance of desired stay. Must be reserved within 2 days prior to your desired stay. NO walk-in registrations allowed. For more detailed information, please contact Pokagon State Park. LEASING OR SUB-LEASING CABINS, SHELTER, OR EQUIPMENT ON A SITE IS PROHIBITED. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020, FLICKER AND TOWHEE CABINS WILL BE CONSIDERED PET FRIENDLY. PETS ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN IN ALL OTHER CABINS AT TRINE. ADDITIONAL CAMPING UNITS (I.E. TENTS AND MOTORHOMES) ARE FORBIDDEN. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE. FIRES ARE ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. FIRE RINGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR EACH CABIN BUT THERE IS A COMMUNITY FlRE RING AVAILABLE FOR USE. FOR CARS, TRUCKS AND CAMPERS, THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $7 PER VEHICLE FOR IN-STATE PLATES AND $9 PER VEHICLE FOR OUT-OF-STATE PLATES EVERY DAY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES, BUSES AND PASSENGER VANS, ENTRANCE FEE IS $2 PER PERSON. WHEN STAYING OVERNIGHT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE ENTRANCE FEE THE FIRST TIME YOU ENTER AND YOUR RECEIPT WILL SERVE AS YOUR IN/OUT PASS THE REMAINDER OF YOUR STAY. IN-STATE ANNUAL ENTRANCE PERMITS (AEPs) ARE $50. OUT-OF-STATE ANNUAL ENTRANCE PERMITS ARE $70. GOLDEN HOOSIER PERMITS ARE $25. MINIMUM AGE TO RENT A CABIN, SHELTER AND REC BUILDING IS 21 YEARS. THE PERSON REGISTERING FOR THE CABIN MUST BE STAYING CHECK OUT TIME IS STRICTY ENFORCED. MAXIMUM CAPACITY CAN NOT BE EXCEEDED. IF CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED YOU MAY BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY AND MAY NOT RECEIVE A REFUND. NO TEMPORARY STRUCTURES MAY BE ERECTED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM PARK MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PLAY AND ADDITIONAL SEATING STRUCTURES. STARTING FROM 1/1/2026: DAILY ENTRANCE FEES: FOR CARS, TRUCKS AND CAMPERS, THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $7 PER VEHICLE FOR IN-STATE PLATES AT ALL STATE PARK PROPERTIES, AND $15 PER VEHICLE FOR OUT-OF-STATE PLATES (INDIANA DUNES IS $20 FOR OUT-OF-STATE PLATES), SEVEN DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. FOR PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES, BUSES AND PASSENGER VANS, THE ENTRANCE FEE IS $2 PER PERSON. WHEN STAYING OVERNIGHT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE ENTRANCE FEE THE FIRST TIME YOU ENTER AND YOUR RECEIPT OR HANG TAG WILL SERVE AS YOUR IN/OUT PASS THE REMAINDER OF YOUR STAY. ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES: INDIANA RESIDENT ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES (AEP) ARE $50. NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL ENTRANCE PASSES (NRAEP) ARE $120. GOLDEN HOOSIER PASSES ARE $25 (ALL TYPES: OVER 65, DHV, AND SSDI).