Nine Hidden Gem Indiana State Parks That Are Perfect for a Fall Getaway
Indiana is home to dozens of state parks, but if you want to escape the crowds, check out these nine hidden gems.
Indiana State Parks
Indiana is home to 24 state parks located throughout the Hoosier State. Of these 24 some are more well known than others. According to Indiana DNR:
The Indiana State Parks system manages 24 state parks and seven small satellite locations, eight reservoir properties, two state forest recreation areas, and two off-road riding areas. Collectively, Indiana State Park properties manage more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 636 hotel/lodge rooms, 17 marinas, 75 launching ramps, 17 swimming pools, 15 beaches, 7,701 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 150 cabins. There are also seven Indiana State Park Inns.
Just looking at those statistics there are definitely plenty of places to soak up the gorgeous fall season across Indiana.
Shades State Park is pictured above.
However, if you want to escape the crowd, there are a few Indiana State Parks that have been referred to as hidden gems, and they're the perfect way to celebrate fall without having to deal with too many people!
Nine Hidden Gems
Recently Indiana State Parks took to Facebook to share nine state parks that they say are on the "road less traveled." These state parks are perfect for getting away and enjoying nature without worrying about crowds.
Here are the 9 hidden gems shared by Indiana State Parks:
Northern Indiana
- Trine State Recreation Area (Near Pokagon State Park)
Central Indiana
- Shades State Park (Turkey Run and Shades State Parks) (
- Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber and Cataract Falls State Recreation Areas)
- Whitewater Memorial State Park (Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex)
Southern Indiana
The following is the Facebook post from Indiana State Parks:
Follow the road less traveled and visit a park you’ve never explored before! Here are some true gems, you may not have heard of before!
In Northern Indiana:Trine State Recreation Area (Near Pokagon State Park)In Central Indiana:Shades State Park (Turkey Run and Shades State Parks)Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber and Cataract Falls State Recreation Areas)Whitewater Memorial State Park (Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex)Never visited an Indiana State Park before? On Sunday, Sept. 29, all park entrance fees will be waived in celebration of National Public Lands Day!
Find these properties and more at: stateparks.IN.gov
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