Acres' largest nature preserve at 350 acres, property was acquired between 1986 and 1996. Preserve protects wetlands, swamp forest, a small lake, and the shoreline of the Elkhart River. Wood duck, blue herons, green herons, mallards, and coots are some of the waterfowl at this preserve. Can be enjoyed by canoe or boat via a DNR public access site on the north branch of the Elkhart River. 

Address:

ACRES, Inc.
1802 Chapman Road
Huntertown, IN 46748

Phone:

Fax:

Website:

Email Address:

acres@acreslandtrust.org

Months Open:

Year-round

Days Open:

7 days a week

Hours Open:

Sunrise to Sunset

Admission Charges:

N/A

Driving Directions:

Take S.R. 6 west of Kendallville, turn north on C.R. 100 West.  Then take 900 North west and then turn north on 125 West to the DNR access site. 

Accommodations:

N/A

Additional Services:

An organizes canoe trip is held each year.  Call Acres for details.

Special Events:

Payment Options:

N/A

Other:

No fires, hunting, camping or picnicking; no bikes, horses or motorized vehicles.  Rules are in place to protect the nature preserve.