Indiana State Parks
Memories Made Naturally
Hiking with cousins. Boating with friends. Staying in a cabin with Grandma and Grandpa. Mountain biking with your kids. These are the makings of some of the best summer memories. You can do all these activities and more in an Indiana State Park! No matter where you are in Indiana, you’re within an hour of one. Whether you pitch a tent or stay in one of the beautiful inns, you’ll awaken each morning to a full day of fresh air and outdoor fun.
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Take on the State Park Challenges
Conquer The Challenge: Hell's Point at Pokagon
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About The Challenge: This is an 8-mile loop trail connecting many of the park’s trails—including a visit to Hell’s Point, the park’s highest peak. Route maps can be picked up at the nature center. Along the way, hikers need to photograph six specific waypoints and show…
Conquer The Challenge: 9 Lake Challenge
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About The Challenge: This nine lake paddle challenge will take you 5 miles across the park via nine connected kettle lakes. Enjoy the natural landscape from the unique vantage point of your boat. Download or pick up a paddle map to guide you, take pictures along the way at the nine…
Conquer The Challenge: 3 Dune Challenge
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About the Challenge: To complete The 3 Dune Challenge, a person must run or hike a special 1.5 mile course at Indiana Dunes State Park, climbing Mount Jackson (elevation 176 feet), Mount Holden (184 feet), and Mount Tom (192 feet). Some parts of the trail feature 40-degree slopes, making each…
Conquer The Challenge: Four Falls Challenge at Clifty Falls State Park
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About the Challenge: Enjoy the rugged cliffs and canyons of Clifty Falls State Park along with our four major waterfalls on this 4-mile hiking challenge. Hike part of the path of the old railroad that was once planned to cut through the park, and see the 600-foot-long tunnel they excavated…
Conquer The Challenge: Spring Mill 10 Mile Trail Challenge
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About the Challenge: Enjoy three nature preserves, a National Natural Landmark, cave lookouts, a view of the Pioneer Village, a beautiful lake, a walk by Spring Mill Inn, and the beauty of native flora and fauna. The challenge can be completed in a day or in shorter segments over the course of…
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Complete Guide to State Park Camping
“Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight…” Just one of the many perks of camping under the Indiana sky. All of the Indiana State Parks offer all levels of camping, from primitive to modern.
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Welcome to Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park, located in North-Central Indiana, is a hidden gem for nature lovers and…