Indiana
Wabash River Mile Marker 278 Water Access
Water Source
This DNR water access point features a concrete boat ramp and a maintained hand pump well that provides clean water year-round. The pump sits about 50 yards from the parking area in a small shelter, with a concrete pad that makes filling large containers easier. Local fishermen and paddlers use this spot regularly, keeping the pump in good working order.
Located off County Road 550 West about 8 miles north of Terre Haute, the access point connects to several gravel roads that lead deeper into the Wabash bottomlands. The pump rarely freezes due to its depth, making it reliable even in winter months when other sources might be compromised.
Reliable hand pump at Wabash River boat access
Place Details
| Type | Water Source |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | State Land |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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