Natural swimming hole
Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA
Lake · Indiana
About this swimming hole
Miami State Recreation Area's beach fronts 3,210-acre Mississinewa Lake, one of the Upper Wabash flood-control reservoirs. A modern beach house provides showers, changing rooms, restrooms, and concessions, with swimming during posted hours Memorial Day through Labor Day. A blue-green algae advisory is in effect: swimming is permitted but avoid contact with algae and shower afterward.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | mid 70s to 80 in summer |
| Depth | lake swimming |
| Best season | June-August |
| Fees | State recreation area entrance fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | posted hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day |
| Parking | SRA lots off S 625 E |
| Amenities | swim beach, beach house, showers, concessions, campground, boat ramps, trails |
| County | Miami County |
| Nearest town | Peru |
| Safety notes | blue-green algae advisory at Miami SRA beach (avoid algae contact; shower after swimming); no lifeguard; boat traffic |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA?
Yes — Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA is listed as a natural swimming spot in Indiana. Reported water temperature: mid 70s to 80 in summer. Heads-up: blue-green algae advisory at Miami SRA beach (avoid algae contact; shower after swimming); no lifeguard; boat traffic. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA require reservations?
No reservations are required at Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA?
Reported fee info: State recreation area entrance fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Mississinewa Lake beach, Miami SRA?
The best season is typically June-August.