Indiana State Parks

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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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Turkey Run State Park

Turkey Run State Park

One of the great things about hiking at Turkey Run is that all the trails take you through ravine streambeds. The most rugged trail includes ladders, but there are also easy and moderate trails for a more relaxed adventure. No matter the trail, the views are magnificent.

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Clifty Falls State Park

Clifty Falls State Park

The waterfalls in Clifty Falls State Park change moods with the season, so you’ll want to make more than one trip there to catch them at different levels of force. After a day of hiking, you can take in the beautiful views high above the Ohio River when you stay at the Clifty Falls Inn.

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Mountain biking at Brown County State Park

Brown County State Park

Your indoor fitness equipment will be just a distant memory when you’re pedaling through Brown County State Park. Get ready for berms, steep switchbacks, trees, rock gardens and breathtaking views. No wonder it’s one of only 33 trails in the whole country named a Hall of Fame Epic Ride by the International Mountain Biking Association.

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Kayaking on Monroe Lake

Monroe Lake

There’s nothing like a day on the water, whether you’re paddling yourself in a kayak or speeding along in a ski boat. Better yet—stay for a few days so you can try it all!

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Cataract Falls at Lieber State Recreation Area

Cataract Falls at Lieber State Recreation Area

Voted the state’s #1 waterfall, Cataract Falls provides a beautiful backdrop for your hiking selfies. In addition to hiking, you can boat on Cagles Mill Lake or play in the state-of-the-art aquatic center.

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State Park Camping

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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Falls of the Ohio State Park

Falls of the Ohio State Park

  • 201 W. Riverside Dr.
  • 812280997

In all the world, there is no other place like it. The Falls of the Ohio State Park and its Interpretive Center are…

Prophetstown State Park

Prophetstown State Park

  • 4112 E. SR 225
  • (765) 567-4919

Newest state park with dramatic prairie & restored wet slopes called fens. Hiking/bicycle trails, summer…

Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park

  • 1600 N. 25 East
  • (219) 926-1952

Welcome to more than 2,000 acres of beach, marshes, forests and dunes. Hike to the top of Mount Tom, a sand dune…

Potato Creek State Park

Potato Creek State Park

  • 25601 S.R.4
  • (574) 656-8186

A variety of natural habitats await at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty, including the 327-acre Worster…

Turkey Run State Park

Turkey Run State Park

  • 8121 E. Park Road
  • (765) 597-2635

You'll marvel at the natural geologic wonders of this beautiful park as you hike along its famous trails. Nestled…

Chain O' Lakes State Park

Chain O' Lakes State Park

  • 2355 E. 75 S.
  • (260) 636-2654

This is lake country and a small boater’s paradise. Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your…

Lodging

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

  • 2991 N Dillard Rd.
  • (812) 685-2203

Your family vacation destination in Southern Indiana for all seasons, Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging has…

Fort Harrison State Park Inn

Fort Harrison State Park Inn

  • 5830 N Post Rd.
  • (317) 638-6000

Our campus is nestled on a scenic knoll within the serene 1,700 acres of the park in Lawrence, Indiana. It includes…

Food + Drink

The Falls Restaurant at Clifty Inn

The Falls Restaurant at Clifty Inn

  • 1650 Clifty Hollow Road, Madison
  • (812) 265-4135

The Falls Restaurant serves fresh home-style meals featuring Indiana favorites. Carryout is available. Sit back…

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Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. In 2018, voters selected the state's best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With 32 Indiana State Parks and Lakes on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but voters narrowed the list down to the 10 best! Which park took the…

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