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Access Site IN

Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area

Ball Lake Hiram Sweet Ditch

Source: indiana_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Hamilton, IN
County: Steuben County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.53978909, -84.95451659
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About This Access Site
This boat ramp provides access to Ball Lake within the 12,134-acre Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area in northeastern Indiana. The facility offers a straightforward launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats (electric motors only). Multiple boat ramps are located throughout the property, giving paddlers options for accessing different sections of the water.

**Important Restrictions & Regulations:** Canoeing and kayaking are permitted but are restricted during waterfowl season—contact the office at (260) 367-2undy before your visit to confirm current conditions. Swimming is prohibited. The area is jointly managed for hunting and fishing, so plan your trip accordingly and be aware of seasonal activity.

**Amenities & Services:** Pit toilets are available at the park headquarters and Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station. The nearest gas pump and snacks are in Mongo, Indiana. For detailed maps showing boat ramp locations and current access information, visit wildlife.IN.gov or call (260) 367-2164. Unpaved roads provide quiet paddling-access points, but conditions vary seasonally.