Arrival & parking
Dewey Point: 110 E. National Avenue. DNR also lists access at 3286 Darwin Road. Use designated parking and the property map.
Check the sourceNature & wildlife · West Vigo County
Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area
Watch the wetland from Dewey Point or plan a longer marked-trail outing. This state wildlife area has different access rules from a city recreation park.
What you’ll find.
- Walking trails
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife
- Fishing
- Boat launch
- Restrooms
- Paved-trail cycling
YOUR VISIT
Plan your visit.
- Address
- 3286 Darwin Rd., West Terre Haute, IN 47885
- Hours
- DNR lists the property as open 24/7, with activity and seasonal exceptions. Dewey Point facilities may have separate arrangements; consult current notices.
- Fees
- Free admission, according to Indiana DNR. Licenses or activity-specific requirements may still apply.
- Contact
- 765-653-0453
Managed by
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Access & getting around.
At Dewey Point, DNR identifies accessible parking, restrooms and a ramp to wheelchair-height spotting scopes. This does not establish that the entire seven-mile trail is accessible.
Ask about step-free routes, surfaces, slopes, accessible restrooms and construction.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The useful details.
Marked route
DNR describes the Dewey Point–Wabashiki Trail as seven miles. Check current route conditions and choose a manageable distance.
Check the sourceDewey Point access
DNR lists two accessible parking spaces with unloading zones, two accessible restrooms and a 52-inch ramp to wheelchair-height spotting scopes. Confirm current facility conditions.
Check the sourcePets
DNR requires leashed dogs except for specified hunting use; dog running is prohibited.
Check the sourceSeasonal access
Spring turkey restrictions can delay visitor access until after 1 p.m. Confirm dates and current property rules with DNR.
Check the sourceSource review: 2026-10-09. These are published operator details, not a recent on-site inspection.
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Before you head out.
Check with the operator for weather, maintenance and seasonal changes. This guide does not have a live open/closed feed.
A little more about Wabashiki Fish & Wildlife Area.
Start by choosing the kind of visit you want. Dewey Point provides a focused wildlife-viewing stop, while a longer route needs a map and more attention to seasonal conditions. A wildlife area supports several activities, including hunting; read current notices before deciding where and when to walk.
A short observation stop is worthwhile without completing the full trail. Bring binoculars if you have them, allow time to look quietly, and use designated viewing areas. No particular wildlife sighting is guaranteed.
Sources & review date
Official source · Reviewed Oct 9, 2026
Supporting source · County Bicentennial/Dewey Point relationship and access-point addresses.
Supporting source · DNR describes specific access features at Dewey Point; no whole-trail accessibility claim is made.