Pokagon Nature Center
The interpretive center located in Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana, contains animals and displays about Pokagon and its surrounding areas. You will find it in Jamestown Township. Nearby, Fun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo (2.2 mi) leads the list.
A museum inside Jamestown Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Jamestown Township
Pokagon Nature Center is inside Jamestown Township, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Here are the months at Pokagon Nature Center, with their weather.
Pokagon Nature Center
The interpretive center located in Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana, contains animals and displays about Pokagon and its surrounding areas. It is staffed by full-time and part-time naturalists. The Interpretive Center is the start of some interpretive hikes and the adjacent auditorium is the site of some programs.
- Type
- Museum
Places to stay near Pokagon Nature Center
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Jamestown Township (14) and Pleasant Township (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pokagon Nature Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Township 39% vacation homes | in town | — | 14 8 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,263 | $264K | — |
| Pleasant Township | 4 mi south | 5 min | 12 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 14,561 | $233K | — |
| Millgrove Township 25% vacation homes | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,601 | $222K | — |
| Coldwater | 17 mi north | 25 min | 10 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 14,216 | $138K | C |
| Jackson Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,717 | $182K | — |
| Angola | 4 mi south | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 9,366 | $205K | C+ |
| Kinderhook Township 47% vacation homes | 5 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,452 | $231K | — |
| Ovid Township 36% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 15 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 2,217 | $249K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Pokagon Nature Center
You can reach each of these within 63 miles.
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
45 mi Theme parkAir Zoo12 mi Theme parkFun Spot Amusement Park & Zoo
62 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
224 mi MuseumAuburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
39 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
54 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year
42 mi Zoo & aquariumFort Wayne Children's ZooPhoto credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum: Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cuppysfriend, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wayne Children's Zoo: Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions before you go
Is Pokagon Nature Center in Jamestown Township?
Yes. It’s inside Jamestown Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Pokagon Nature Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Pokagon Nature Center?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (AZO), about 45 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 85 miles.
Where should I stay near Pokagon Nature Center?
Jamestown Township (in town, 14 places to stay), Pleasant Township (4 mi, 12 places to stay) and Millgrove Township (6 mi, 3 places to stay).
Notes from people in Jamestown Township
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Jamestown Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.