Conditions
Potawatomi State Park
2026 Road Construction and Closures
Beginning in 2026, a large road construction, water line replacement and electric service project will be taking place at Potawatomi State Park that will affect availability of all campsites, the accessible cabin, amphitheater, the south shore shelter and access to the universal fishing pier. The construction area includes the Daisy Field campground, group campground, the southern portion of S. Norway Road (from the Entrance Road T-intersection east to Shoreline Road) and the southern portion of Shoreline Road.
Roads outside of the campground will be widened to meet modern road standards, accommodate the addition of bicycle lanes in both directions of travel, and ditching for water conveyance and storm water management. Access to trails in the south end of the park will be impacted throughout the construction period. Watch for "Road Closed" and "Trail Closed" signs and keep out of areas posted as closed.
Park staff will work with the contractor to minimize the time period for all campsite and facility closures. The tentative dates include:
Campground, Accessible Cabin and Amphitheater: All campsites, the cabin and the amphitheater will open for reservations beginning May 29, 2026.
Campers may utilize the “Notify Me” button on the reservation website to receive email alerts when these sites become available. The “Notify Me” button will appear after searching for your desired location (Potawatomi State Park) and your selected dates for camping.
South Shore Shelter: The shelter is closed in the reservation system from Jan. 1 through September 2026.
Ice Age Trail: The Ice Age Trail is expected to remain open during the majority of the construction period. Please use caution at road crossings within the construction area.
Construction dates are subject to change. Updates to the Potawatomi State Park construction project will be posted to this page. (Updated 5/22/26)
Weather
Camping
The campground will open for the season on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Trails
Trails are open for hiking and biking, however, users are encouraged to stay off of trails that are wet or muddy to not leave ruts or other trail damage.
Park Store
The Potawatomi Park Store will open on May 29, 2026. Tours may be booked in advance online.
Visitor Center
The new Visitor Center is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of May 2026. Starting in June 2026, the Visitor Center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Vehicle admission passes can be purchased online or at the electronic pay station outside of the park office when the office is closed.