Wall Lake Beach
Orland, Indiana · on Wall Lake
Verified · 4 independent sources · top-verified
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Varies by conditions
About Wall Lake Beach
Wall Lake Beach is a public swimming beach on the roughly 144-acre Wall Lake just outside Orland, in LaGrange County, Indiana. LaGrange County officially designates it a public beach with lake swimming access, though it is unstaffed, so treat it as a simple, no-frills swimming hole rather than a serviced park. The lake also has a public boat launch, is ringed by about 160 private residences, and is stewarded in part by the volunteer Wall Lake Fishermen's Association.
Wall Lake is a natural lake of about 144 acres with a maximum depth near 34 feet, set in the lakes-and-farmland landscape of northeast Indiana's LaGrange County. Roughly 160 private residences line the shoreline, with a small public beach and boat launch providing community access.
Swimming at Wall Lake Beach
Swimming takes place directly off the public beach in the lake itself, described by the local lake association as clean water enjoyed by many residents and visitors. The beach is unstaffed with no lifeguard, so swimmers are on their own for supervision. A lake-wide 10 mph boating speed limit (with idling required within 200 feet of shore) keeps motorized traffic slow near swimmers, and the lake also sees kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.
How to get to this swimming hole
Wall Lake Beach is located at 6210 1170 E, Orland, IN 46776, in LaGrange County, reachable via county roads just outside the small town of Orland.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up public lake beach at 6210 1170 E, Orland, IN, not a hike-in site. No source specifies the exact walk distance/time from the parking area to the shoreline.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Calm water is likely: Wall Lake enforces a lake-wide 10 mph boat speed limit (idling-only within 200 ft of shore), so motorized-boat wake near swimmers is minimal. However, the beach is officially unstaffed with no lifeguard (LaGrange County: 'use at your own risk'), so parents need to supervise directly rather than rely on staff.
Water clarity
Clear
The Wall Lake Fishermen's Association (the lake's own stewardship group) describes the lake as having 'clean water' enjoyed by swimmers, and runs a DNR-coordinated invasive-weed-control program that would support clarity. This is a first-hand but self-interested source (the association promotes the lake), and no independent visitor reports were found to corroborate it.
On the water
Restrictions: Lake-wide 10 mph speed limit at all times, with a requirement to idle within 200 feet of shore. A public boat launch (in addition to the public beach) is available for trailered/motorized boats.
Watercraft use appears to be bring-your-own via the public launch; no on-site rental concession or marina was found.
Backstory
The lake is managed in part by the volunteer Wall Lake Fishermen's Association, which runs an invasive-weed-control program in coordination with Indiana DNR and operates a lakeside clubhouse available for member rental.
Wall Lake Beach: FAQ
Is Wall Lake Beach kid friendly?
Calm water is likely: Wall Lake enforces a lake-wide 10 mph boat speed limit (idling-only within 200 ft of shore), so motorized-boat wake near swimmers is minimal. However, the beach is officially unstaffed with no lifeguard (LaGrange County: 'use at your own risk'), so parents need to supervise directly rather than rely on staff.
Do I need to hike to reach Wall Lake Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Wall Lake Beach?
No parking details are given by LaGrange County or the lake association. The aggregator Sandee gives self-contradictory statements (both 'free parking in designated lots' and 'paid parking at the entrance, spaces limited'); given this source's unreliability elsewhere (see restrooms/lifeguard note), its parking claims are not used.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Wall Lake Beach?
Watercraft use appears to be bring-your-own via the public launch; no on-site rental concession or marina was found.
What are the rules at Wall Lake Beach?
The beach is unstaffed; LaGrange County notes swimmers use it 'at your own risk.' Lake-wide boating rules enforced on Wall Lake include a 10 mph speed limit and a requirement to idle within 200 feet of shore.
What water body is Wall Lake Beach on?
Wall Lake Beach is on Wall Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
