Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park

10/07/2026

If you are planning your Halloween fun, don't forget the trick or treating at the Tippecanoe River State Park electric camp on October 24th!
YEEEESSSSS, THE 24TH! The State Park trick or treat event never overlaps regular halloween!!!
CHECK OUT THE TRSP FACEBOOK PAGE FOR DETAILS!!!
SEE YOU THERE!

09/19/2026

CANCELED!!!!
THE Tippecanoe River State Park MANAGER HAS MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL TODAY'S POKER PADDLE EVENT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE SEVERE WEATHER.
Thank you to all who are planning on attending the event, keep an eye out to see if we reschedule.

09/02/2026

since it is now September, that means the annual poker paddle is mere weeks away! keep your calendar clear for Saturday, September 19 to join us at Tippecanoe River State Park for the paddling fun!

08/21/2026

Mark your calendar now!
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07/19/2026

Just because you are bound to a wheelchair doesn't mean that you can't be adventurous and get out and enjoy the beautiful trails of many Indiana state parks, especially the Tippecanoe River State Park!
Click the link below to find out how easy it is to reserve a tracked motorized wheelchair.
Did i mention yet that they are FREE to use?!

07/14/2026

last minute reminder that our monthly meeting is Tuesday, july 14, 2026 @ 6:30. as always, we will meet at the nature center in the Tippecanoe River State Park.
BRING YOUR BUG SPRAY!!!

06/29/2026

The Tippecanoe River State Park is asking for some public volunteers to help in the TRSP Nature Center on July 25th & 26th from noon until 4p.m.
Or, if your are more handy with cleaning up flower beds, we would love to have your help with this as well at the Nature Center. This task can be done just about any time.
Respond here with a message and we will send you an email address and a name of whom to contact.

06/04/2026

This coming weekend, June 6 & 7, 2026 is a free fishing weekend where you may fish INDIANA PUBLIC WATERS withOUT a license or trout/salmon stamp.
The weather doesn't look too favorable for Saturday right now, but if you go out the Winamac Fish & Wildlife, you can borrow a fishing pole & you will also be given free bait/nightcrawlers by the naturalists from TRSP Winamac Fish & Wildlife.

05/27/2026

***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!***
The Tippecanoe River State Park Nature Center is needing some volunteers on specific dates this summer. You don't need any special certifications or degrees, just a love for the outdoors & enjoy teaching others about nature.
DATES:
June 14, 19, & 20
July 26 & 27
August 22
September 18 & 19
TIME of helping will be 12 noon to 4pm.
If you are intersted, please call the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park office to inquire & set up a date!

05/18/2026

DID YOU KNOW...that Indiana has it's own State Parks Podcast where they spotlight a specific park?! Well, they do! And a few weeks ago they visited Vernon Gillum from at very own Tippecanoe River State Park!
Click the link to listen to the 39 minute episode.

Listen to Tippecanoe River State Park: History, Diversity, Community from IN the Parks. Come with me to Tippecanoe River State Park where there is so much to discover! Hear about the history, fire tower, diverse ecosystems, wildlife, camping, generous community, and activities at this beautiful park...