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

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

THIS EVENT IS CROSS-POSTED WITH THE CHICAGO CAMPING, CANOEING AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES GROUP.

Pokagon is Indiana State Parks’ winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental; sledding, ice fishing, and hiking.

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

Angola is on Eastern Standard Time.

We will again 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 $100 for 2 nights lodging. All of the buildings are heated.

Photos of previous trip:
https://www.meetup.com/chicagohos/photos/25935495/

Payment: I can accept PAYPAL, VENMO and ZELLE.

PAYPAL: Enter my email if using PAYPAL. My email is robmize@comcast.net
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

ZELLE: My ZELLE number is 708-254-2429

**The deadline for full payment is March 3.** After that date you will be moved to Not Going until you submit payment. Then I will move you back to 'Going'.

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: NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE TRIP IS CANCELLED.

Park entrance fees $7.00 in-state vehicles, $15.00 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.):

WE ARE NOT TOBOGGANING THIS YEAR AS THE RUN IS ONLY OPEN UNTIL MARCH 1st.

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

Saturday Morning: Breakfast - Hike

Saturday Afternoon: Cross Country Skiing, hiking.

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 4670

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