Lake James
This natural lake of 1,200 acres is Indiana's fourth largest natural glacial lake. James Watson Riley surveyed the area in 1831 a year after the native Potawotomi Indians left the area. Many think he named it after the males in his family named James, of which there were three. His father, he and a son all bore the first name, James. The lake includes three sections, the First, Second and Third Basins. Pokagon State Park borders all three sections, plus Snow Lake to the north, which connects to Lake James.
Several boat ramps provide public access to the lake, which is a popular boating and fishing lake. Boaters may take speedboats on Lake James, one of the few lakes in Indiana where they are permissible. In addition to the free public ramps, there are also several private ramps available for a fee.
The State Park has two beaches. Cottages and homes dot most of the 17.5 miles of shoreline and there is one private campground.
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Several boat ramps provide public access to the lake, which is a popular boating and fishing lake. Boaters may take speedboats on Lake James, one of the few lakes in Indiana where they are permissible. In addition to the free public ramps, there are also several private ramps available for a fee.
The State Park has two beaches. Cottages and homes dot most of the 17.5 miles of shoreline and there is one private campground.
