Kil-So-Quah campground at J.E. Roush Lake closes indefinitely June 29

Indiana DNR is closing the Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground at J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area indefinitely, effective June 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. The closure affects the campground specifically; DNR says the remainder of the J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area remains open.

The property address listed by DNR is 517 N Warren Road, Huntington, IN 46750.

What’s closing — and when

DNR’s J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area alerts say the Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground will close indefinitely on June 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. DNR says the decision follows an evaluation that included public safety considerations and maintenance needs.

What stays open at J.E. Roush Lake

Even after the campground shuts down, DNR says the remainder of J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area remains open and is “ready to welcome visitors.”

DNR’s property map shows Kil-So-Quah as the recreation area that includes the boat ramp area and the campground entrance within the larger J.E. Roush Lake FWA footprint.

Where DNR points campers to go instead

DNR says campers can continue at nearby Indiana DNR properties, including:

• Salamonie Lake
• Mississinewa Lake
• Ouabache State Park
• Chain O’Lakes State Park

21Alive (WPTA) also reported the same DNR timing and the “what stays open / where to go next” guidance.

Check access alerts before you go

DNR also lists flooding-related access updates on the same J.E. Roush Lake Fish & Wildlife Area page, including:

• The North boat ramp is closed due to flooding; DNR says to use the South boat ramp for access.
• The comfort station and dump station will remain open.
• The River Road loop around Unit 21 is closed due to flooding.

For the most up-to-date access/closure information, DNR directs visitors to contact the property at 260-468-2165.

Sources

• Indiana DNR (JE Roush Lake FWA) — Kil-So-Quah closure alert
• 21Alive (WPTA) — local confirmation of the June 29 timing
• Indiana DNR — J.E. Roush Lake FWA property map (Kil-So-Quah)