Top 10 Waterfront Spots in Indiana’s Cool North

There's an abundance of water in Indiana's Cool North.   We often think of the big lakes, but there are also many smaller lakes, rivers and waterways that provide water activities that are never far from where ever you are!  Whether you like to be active in the water, or just listen to the relaxing sound of water, here's our Top 10 list. Check out 25 other outdoor activities here and many include water!  

Ideal Beach Water Park in Elkhart

Ideal Beach in Elkhart

A lakefront beach, a wading pool AND two corkscrew slides!  Plenty of opportunity to cool off at Ideal Beach in Elkhart.

Miniature golf, a playground and sand volleyball courts are available if you want to play awhile before cooling off.

Picnic sites are available for reservation.

For information on nearby lodging.  Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

  • 27 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 62 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 68 Minutes to Indiana Dunes

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