Indiana I70 and the road through New Castle to I70 are in HORRIBLE condition. We went an alternative routes even though it would mean more time on state highways to avoid I70.

I465 is the bypass for Indianapolis. It has been under major repairs and in the southern part of Indianapolis. In some cases, only 1 lane open. We only drove part of the northern I465 area. The area we drove also had major work going on. The ramps no longer align with GPS system and Google maps. Make sure to watch the road signs. We still feel this route was better than spending more time on I465 and I70.

Kickapoo State Park (also known as Kickapoo State Recreation Area) does not have a semi route and has bridges with unknown weight limit. The park recommended the route below. There are no bridges, 1 railroad track and limited issues with low hanging trees. (note: our trailer is 13 1/2 feet tall.)

Directions: (157 Miles)

1. Exit Park
2. Right onto 36W @ 19 miles
   • 3 railroad tracks. All in not so good condition. Go slow.
   • 3 towns with reduced speed.
3. Right onto 109N (Grain Storage Company at corner) @ 3.5 miles
   • 1 railroad track that is in pretty good condition.
   • Road is newer and in good condition
   • 2nd bridge isn’t that great.
4. Left onto I69 towards Indianapolis @26 miles
   • Center lane is in the best condition
   • Between exit 210 and 211 bridge not in great condition
   • Mile marker 206.9 bridge not in great condition
   • Lots of road construction onto I465.
5. Take I465 West. Watch signs for correct lane. @21 miles
   • A lot of road construction but manageable.
6. Exit 16 Right onto I74 @83 miles
   • Road is in better condition than I70. Appears to have had some improvements.
   • Some spots especially around over passes have issues.
7. Exit 210 Right onto 150 N towards Danville
8. Left onto County Road 1300E might be called Hemming Road. @ 1 mile
   • Little Nugget located on left
9. Left onto 1950N / Kickapoo Park Road @ 2 miles
   • Just after Assembly of God Church
10. Right into Park @ 2 miles

Rest Stops and Truck Stops

• 21.8 Miles Meijers Grocery Store
• 33.9 Exit 214 Loves
• 80.9 Exit 61 Loves
• 86.2 I69 Rest Stop
• 138 Exit 4 Pilot and ONE9 truck stops

Kickapoo SP Campground

Campground Information

• E50 only. Most sites have E30.
• Fresh water is next to dump station. Also, in front of the Fox Loop pit toilet.
• Water appears to be good quality (clear in color)
• Dump station only has 1 rinse hose and 2 dumps (1 facing each direction
• HUGE speed bumps one at entrance and one just before entering the campground loops.
• 2 main bathhouses.
• Each loop has pit toilets.

Starlink

• Parked trailer in back of site to minimize tree blockage.
• coverage acceptable with minor obstruction from a tree
• Faced Northwest
• John felt that site 92 would have been better for Starlink due to know large trees.

Site 94 (Pull Through, >90 Feet, E50 only)

• If we parked in center or close to front of site, the large tree would provide morning shade.
• Front of trailer has afternoon shade due to the sun hitting the office side of trailer causing the front to be shaded.
• Blacktop pad that is in great shape.
• Park about 1 foot from edge on the electric side. This will compensate for the slight decline in the pad for leveling.
• Fairly level site that did not require boards.