Granville Sand Barrens
Natural Areas: Granville Sand Barrens
State Designated Nature Preserve [#192; 2003]
Granville Sand Barrens. Click to enlarge
Granville Sand Barrens is an outstanding example of a habitat that is exceedingly rare in Indiana. Sandy, well-drained soils support species adapted to dry conditions. Vegetation grades shorter to the north; in spring look for fringed puccoon and their five-part yellow-orange flowers. Expect local canine escorts, typically friendly, at least in my experience.
Directions
Tippecanoe County. From the intersection of County Road 700 West and County Road 200 South, go west on 200 South for 1.25 miles, then north 0.5 miles on County Road 825 West; park on right.
GPS: N 40 23.717 W 87 03.589
Facilities
None
Finder Sketch
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Nearby Natural Areas (miles)
Horticultural Park (8.2)
Mulvey Pond (8.9)
Weiler-Leopold Nature Reserve (10.5)
Clegg Gardens (15.3)
Prophetstown State Park (17.5)