Wild Swim Atlas

    Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach

    Pokagon State Park, Goat Island, IndianaLake on Lake JamesSeasonal lake swimming

    Directions
    Getting there

    Designated swimming beaches on Lake James operate seasonally at Pokagon State Park.

    Water
    Lake, Lake James
    Entry
    Included with the park entry fee; the beach is free.
    Swim hours
    Dawn to dusk.
    Facilities
    Beach house, concession stand, playground, showers
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards on duty.
    Dogs
    Pets are prohibited on the beaches.
    Managed by
    Indiana Department of Natural Resources

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Pokagon State Park is at 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, Indiana.

    41.7103, -85.0208

    Get directions

    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in designated areas and during designated times.
    • Do not bring pets onto the beaches.
    • Do not smoke on the beaches.
    • Do not bring alcoholic beverages onto the beaches.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Indiana
    Swimming available67 mi

    Gun Lake

    Lake
    Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Yankee Springs Island
    Swim in summer80 mi

    Silver Beach

    Lake
    Silver Beach County Park, Saint Joseph

    Questions about Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach

    Can you swim at Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach?

    Yes. Swimming is permitted at the designated Pokagon State Park beaches on Lake James from the Saturday before Memorial Day to no later than Labor Day.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach?

    Included with the park entry fee; the beach is free.

    Are dogs allowed at Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach?

    Pets are prohibited on the beaches.

    Something changed at Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach? Closures and new rules help everyone.Report a change
    DirectionsOfficial site