Chicago Camping, Canoeing, & Outdoor Adventures Group

Winter Adventure Weekend - Pokagon State Park (Indoor Group Camp)

Pokagon is Indiana State Parks’ winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental; sledding, ice fishing, hiking, and a twin-track toboggan run... “What a thrill!”… That's what you'll say once you've experienced the quarter-mile, refrigerated toboggan run at speeds of 35-40 mph.

Pokagon State Park is about a 3-hour drive from Chicago.

Angola is on Eastern Standard Time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=APZRYB-u0WQ

Webcam from top of the Toboggan Run: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/7529.htm

We will be staying in the indoor group camp on Lake James. It has 2 bunk houses (North and South), Counselor's Cabin, a kitchen and dining room with a fireplace, a shower building, and a craft room. The cost will be $60 for 2 nights lodging. All of the buildings are heated.

Photos of previous trip:
https://4142298.xyz/chicagohos/photos/25935495/

Payment: I can accept PAYPAL and VENMO.

PAYPAL: Enter my email if using PAYPAL. My email is [email protected]
Also pick the option of sending it to a friend or family member; that way you wont get charged a fee.

VENMO: My VENMO address is @Robert-Mize-36

**The deadline for full payment is January 8.**

The South Bunk house will be designated as a "Women Only" bunk house. It is the one closest to the shower building and the parking lot.

Campus Map:
https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/files/pokagon_group_camp.pdf

MEALS:

You may carry in your own food. The lodge nearby is open for breakfast and lunch.

We can have a potluck on Saturday night if anyone else wants to contribute to the dinner. You can indicate what you are bringing in the comments section.

I will bring snack food and pop. There are utensils and drinking glasses at the site.

All other beverages are BYOB. Please bring a cooler for your drinks.

You will need to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag, etc).

REFUND POLICY: Refunds are only available if you cancel at least 2 weeks in advance, which is December 27. After that, there are no refunds unless the trip is canceled.

Park entrance fees $7.00 in-state vehicles, $9.00 out-of-state vehicles.

In your RSVP please include if you need a ride or you can offer a ride.

Tentative Schedule (You are free to join in on the activities or not.):

Friday: Arrive at Camp - Meet, Greet, and Games (Board Games/Cards/Euchre)

Saturday Morning: Breakfast - Hike

Saturday Afternoon: Cross Country Skiing, Toboggan Run

Saturday Evening: Dinner/Potluck - Games (Board Games/Cards/Euchre)

Sunday Morning: Breakfast - Free Time

Sunday Afternoon: Pack and head for home.

Pokagon State Park

Website: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2973.htm

Park Map: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/pokagon_trail.pdf

450 Lane 100 Lake James
Angola, IN 46703

Toboggan Run:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/4699.htm

The hours of operation are Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5:30 pm.

**YOU HAVE TO USE THE FACILITIES' TOBOGGANS. YOU CANNOT BRING YOUR OWN.**

-$20.00 per toboggan per hour
-Warming Center Concession (carry-in food prohibited)
-Maximum of 4 people per toboggan
-No cameras or video equipment allowed on ride
-A driver’s license is required as a deposit
-Refrigerated track (snow is not needed to operate)

Cross-Country Skiing:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/sp-Pokagon_CCSkiMap.pdf

Cross Country ski trails at Pokagon are designed to provide a variety in lengths & skill levels. Despite your stature or level of physical fitness, Cross Country Skiing is a great activity for an individual, friends or family.

Description of Trails

Beginner/Novice Trail: This trail is approximately 1 mile in length, with gradual slopes and curves for the beginner. This easy to moderate trail offers a variety of terrain.

Intermediate/Advanced Trail: With an approximate 4-mile length, this advanced trail is for the experienced skier. Steep hills and sharp curves are prevalent terrain on this advanced path.

-Ski cost is $8.00 per set per hour (includes skis, boot, & poles) for adults. For groups of 8 or more, all ski sets are $5.00/hour per person, for any age.
-A driver’s license is required as a deposit.
-There must be a 6” snow base on the trails for the rental to be open.
-The ski rental will stop renting equipment at 4:15 p.m. All skiers must be off trail ½ hour before sunset. Rental skis must be returned by 4:45 p.m.

Any questions ask in the comments or message me. We did this last year and it was a lot of fun.

This is a great trip. We hope you can make it.

Rob and Denise