Planning this region
Indiana connects Great Lakes dunes, motorsport history, Amish Country and wooded hills in the south.
Explore →ON OUR ROUTE
Indiana
Places, parks and practical ideas for this part of the journey.
OUR NEW HOME ON WHEELS
A new home. A new way to travel.
After arriving in Chicago, we plan to head to the Elkhart–Goshen–Middlebury area of Northern Indiana to buy or collect our pickup and fifth-wheel RV. We’ll take time to settle in, get to know everything and prepare for life on the road.
Camping, services & boondocking
The following rhythm combines comfortable service nights with natural campgrounds and where it is legal and useful, a self-sufficient overnight stay. In case of heat, frost, storm or high water consumption supply earlier.
Explore →Indiana Dunes
Dunes, prairie and Lake Michigan are just a short drive from Chicago.
Explore →Indianapolis
Motorsports, museums and a walk-in centre make the capital versatile.
Explore →Brown County
Forested hills, artists' locations and autumn colours characterize South Indiana.
Explore →Hoosier National Forest
Dispersed sites are usually not directly connected to suitable RV accesses.
Explore →More highlights & hidden gems
Shipshewana
Explore →Our recommendation
Plan for Indiana for at least 6–9 days and combine well-known highlights with a slower stretch of nature. The route becomes more relaxed when city visits and narrow Scenic Roads are consistently done without Fifth Wheel.
Explore →Hikes & walks nearby.
All hiking ideas →Brown County State Park
Ogle Lake Trail
- Distance
- 2.4 km total
- Time
- About 1–1.5 h (estimate)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route
- Loop
A wooded, hilly walk around Ogle Lake. Indiana DNR lists 1.5 miles; allow extra time for stops.
Back to the start
Follow the lakeside loop back to the Ogle Lake parking area. Stay on Trail 7 rather than its connecting trails.
Official trail information ↗Look a little further
Search current recommendations for Indiana. These links open an external search using your preferences.
Trail details checked against park sources in September 2026. Check current closures, weather, permits and any return transport before setting out.