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France Park
Overview
France Park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor recreation set within the heart of Cass County, Indiana. Once an active stone quarry, the site has been transformed into a diverse county park that appeals to those seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation. With its stunning turquoise waters and lush greenery, it provides a refreshing and scenic escape from the typical highway-side RV stop.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just west of Logansport, Indiana, the park is defined by its dramatic geological features and dense woodlands. The centerpiece is the abandoned limestone quarry, now filled with clear spring water, which creates a striking contrast against the surrounding Indiana forest. The area is intersected by miles of scenic trails that wind through hardwood trees, offering a quiet, shaded environment that feels secluded while remaining close to local conveniences.
Amenities & Park Features
The RV facilities at France Park cater to both modern and primitive camping preferences. Visitors can enjoy well-maintained hookup sites designed to accommodate various rig sizes, along with convenient access to bathhouses and dump stations. Beyond the campsites, the park is renowned for its scuba diving opportunities in the deep quarry and its challenging 18-hole disc golf course. A designated swimming beach and several large picnic shelters make it a comfortable base for longer stays.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Active travelers will find plenty of activities on-site, including fishing in the well-stocked Elzbeck Lake or admiring the beautiful Kenneth Cascade waterfall. For those venturing outside the park boundaries, the nearby city of Logansport offers a charming historic downtown district and the famous Dentzel Carousel, which is a National Historic Landmark. The proximity to the Wabash and Eel Rivers also provides additional opportunities for kayaking and exploring the scenic Indiana riverfront trails.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal choice for active families and nature enthusiasts who prefer a rustic, community-focused environment over a commercial resort. Because of its unique diving, fishing, and swimming features, it is particularly popular with weekend warriors and outdoor adventurers looking for a destination with variety. It serves as a peaceful retreat for travelers who enjoy hiking and water-based activities while staying in a tranquil, wooded setting.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Denise Muehlhauser
Really nice park & campground! Upper shower house has sulfur water, bad!! Could use an updating. Peew! Loved the swim, firewood is $20 for a large tote, but they delivered it to our campsite! Disc golf was good, bike ride as nice!
Carol Diegel
Lovely. I really enjoyed my experience at France Park... Camping, biking, hiking, and Scuba Diving!!! I also really enjoyed the atmospheric music and personality of the place. It is a bit of a drive, but I will certainly be back.
Amy Zimmerman
Clean facilities, good hiking trails and beach. I suggest going on a weekday for some quiet, and weekends for the kids to make friends at the beach. Bring bug spray for the trails and an umbrella/sand tent for the beach.
NJMProductions
the hiking is my favorite part of this place, there are dozens of trails around the park, but there are also seemingly endless little trails between them and everything's interconnected and fun to explore. personally my downsides are 1) it's relatively expensive to get in at $10 per person, and, 2) my god, they need a rule about loud music. when i went, there was a group that was playing music so loud you could hear the bass from the other side of the park and it really takes you out of the immersion of the otherwise pretty nature
Devron Zea
Beautiful park with large trails and plentiful activities. The quarry is stunning and probably my favorite scenic view across the many the park offers.
Paul Clark
This might be the best park in northern Indiana separate from the Dunes. The park feels like you walked into another State with the large cliff wall around the lake. The waterfall is gorgeous. Thick old growth forest and excellent camping amenities. Bring a camera!!
Deven Berger
Hiking around the quarry lake is great. Haven't stayed overnight or used many of the facilities, but the staff at the gate is always super helpful and friendly. Everything seems clean and taken care of. I have enjoyed it a few different seasons as well.
Michael Gray
We always do the primitive camping. The trails here are great. The main restroom in this area is always very clean. The playground by the front really needs updated but the kids find the trails and bike riding to be more fun. The beach area is very nice and the kids enjoy swimming plus playing in the sand. This is one of our favorite places to camp that is not extremely far from our home. Last night we did the Sleepy Hollow Hayride. It's fun and not too scary for the kids. I always recommend France Park to everyone. We have been coming her for over a decade.
Rachel Horchler
We primarily chose this place for the diving. My son and husband had a great time exploring the quarry. Overall the beach was nice and we enjoyed hiking a few of the trails. Unfortunately there was a lot of litter on the trails 😔 I was not a fan of the campground. Sites were fairly crowded, and we had to rebuild the fire pit as it had been destroyed. There were golf carts everywhere, and a lot of reckless driving as well as young kids driving around. My son didn't feel safe riding his bike. Also, so many campsites played music loudly 24/7. I love some music, but it was so loud we had trouble hearing one another talk at times. Quiet hours do not exist here despite being posted. I will say the newer shower house was nice, and there were a couple of decent playgrounds for kids.
Dee Mali
France Park is beautiful, even on a cloudy day. There's a spot for (seemingly for fishing) full of lily pads on one side of the park and another for swimming and kayaking/canoeing on the other side. There's also a waterfall not far past the entrance, but it can't be seen from the road. If you want to see that, you might ask the staff at the entrance where it's at. Anyway, there's plenty of places for photos and hiking. I'm a little sad I didn't get to explore more of the park since we weren't provided with a map or any sort of directions. The water is beautiful and you can find more about the park online than you can at the park itself. There are restrooms and plenty of camping sites for tent camping, possibly more. Like I said, I just went for hiking and photographing the scenery. It's an amazing hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, Indiana.