Historic Prophetstown State Park near Indianapolis, IN is located in Prophetstown, Illinois. Its history goes back many years to the 1800s when it was the site of many battles between the Illinois army and militia and the Native Americans. It was the home of Wa-bo-kie-shiek during this time until it was destroyed by the state militia in 1832. In 1947, George S. Brydia, the State Rep. declared Prophetstown a state park. Governor William Stratton had a formal ceremony in dedication of the park in 1953. Prophetstown is located in Whiteside County on the banks of the Rock River on the northeast side of town.
Although the majority of Prophetstown State Park is wooded and flat, there is a variety of different species to be seen as well as numerous activities to do. As flat as the land is, it is still very wooded with oak, walnut, maple cottonwood and locust trees, which are beautiful to tourists, especially at the turn of the seasons. Some of the animals you can see there are rabbits, ducks, squirrel, raccoons and deer.
With Coon Creek flowing through the park and into Rock River, it's the perfect spot for a day of fishing. Crappie, smallmouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, carp, walleye and sauger are some of fish that are caught in Rock River. You'll have easy boat launching with their concrete boat ramp there to assist. They offer a nice picnicking area with picnic tables and stoves. After fishing, you can cook your catch under the picnic shelter while your children play on the playground equipment. Camping is available on their sites and includes electricity, water hydrants, toilets, showers and a dump station.
Other activities that are available at Prophetstown State Park are hiking, swimming, hunting and a horseshoe court. This park is a great place to just get away for a few days to enjoy nature at its best.
