Potato Creek State Park
State park in Indiana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Potato Creek State Park is an Indiana state park located in north-central part of the U.S. state of Indiana about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of South Bend. Potato Creek is open year-round and supports various activities and facilities, including fishing, hiking, camping and mountain biking. Natural habitats include the 327-acre (1.3 km2) Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies, and diverse restored wetlands. Each offers different opportunities for plant and wildlife observation. The northeast corner has been designated "Swamp Rose Nature Preserve"; now about 1 square mile is either wetlands or in Worster Lake.[2] Potato Creek receives about 570,000 visitors annually.[1]
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Location | St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA |
Nearest city | North Liberty, Indiana |
Coordinates | 41°33′09″N 86°20′53″W |
Area | 3,840 acres (1,550 ha) |
Created | June 6, 1977 (1977-June-06) |
Operated by | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
Visitors | 572,183 (in 2018–2019)[1] |
Website | Official website |