Deep River County Park — Attraction in Ross Township

If you're looking for a county park that isn't packed with people and has free parking and beautiful trees, Deep River County Park is it. We went there in November because I needed to burn off some of my kids' energy. The playground is not the newest but they had it to themselves.

As you can see by the photos, the trails were covered in leaves but you still could identify where to go. Lovely big trees, even in late fall. We met more people on the trails than we saw in the parking lot (we parked at the entrance off of County Line Road). So you must be able to get into the park from another entrance.

There is a bathroom building but it is more of an outhouse.

There is also a separate part to the park that has 2 ponds. The trails were wide open/had no tree cover and the only people we saw on them were on horseback. I imagine in the summer it is a fishing spot as well.

All in all, it was a peaceful park and a good way to get some outdoor time for me...

We moved there in 1936 when I was 12 yrs. old and the population of Deep River was 49! Lived on top of the hill on the other side of the road, (Porter County). Lived there thru High school (Wheeler). Swam in the river. Two stores in town at that time. Mrs. Anders on the north side of the road, (U. S. Route 30 then, ) and Mrs. Knoblock on the south side. Also on the north side a Ford garage and service station On a busy weekend one might have to wait several minutes to cross the road due to the excessive amount of traffic. The coming of the new dual lane, 30, changed that, and also changed the amount of business the stores experienced. Nothing stays the same. But it so nice to see what a lovely area Deep River has become. I hope thousands enjoy it every year. I would love to visit there again, but, living now in Arizona and being 93, sort of precludes that. Lots of great memories, though. Bill Wardle....

Positioned along Deep River on the east and west banks, Deep River County Park is my absolute favorite place on the planet! I have been out on those trails since I was very young and will continue my trekking well into my twilight years... Most of these trails are flat and easy to traverse. The park has a few great events throughout the year and provides a good amount of history. The mill, lumberyard, syrup shack, and gift shop are really well maintained, and the surrounding grounds are kept clean and sharp! It's a big part of the area's history and great fun! The river is never very deep and is perfect for wading and swimming! I even taught my son how to kayak in this park. The river isn't kept clear of trees for a full paddling adventure, but it is clear and shallow enough for teaching...