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Charlestown State Park

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About Charlestown State Park

Once a largely undeveloped portion of the Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is located in Clark County along the Ohio River in southern Indiana. With over 5100 acres it is Indiana’s 3rd largest state park providing plenty of room for making memories naturally. The park is easily accessible; located 8 miles east of I-65, on State Road 62. With scenic vistas of the Fourteen Mile Creek valley and the Ohio River and elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has so much to offer its visitors. Its rugged hills, deep ravines, and remnants of a 1920’s era amusement park provide a glimpse into both the natural and cultural history of the area. Over 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to rugged, take you into the forest where you will see wildflowers, fossil outcroppings, and areas of karst topography which include large sinkholes. Bird watchers will enjoy over 70 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and the occasional bald eagle that will make an appearance. The park’s large campground features AA sites (water, sewer, and electricity) as well as Class A sites (electricity only) and modern comfort stations. A large boat ramp provides access for boaters who wish to spend their days on the mighty Ohio.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • Admin Service, Copying
  • Admin Service, Faxing
  • Airport
  • Art & Museum
  • Ball Field
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Botanical Garden
  • Camping, Equestrian
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Car Rentals
  • Catering
  • Comfort Station
  • Cultural Activities
  • Cultural Sites / Exhibits
  • Dump Station
  • Easy, Moderate, Difficult Hiking Trails
  • Fuel, Boats
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Gardens, Botanical Displ
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Horse Stalls
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
  • Ice
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Interpretive Services
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Lookout Tower
  • Mall
  • Medical Clinic
  • Motel
  • Mountain/Trail Bicycling
  • Museum
  • Musical Performances
  • Nature Center
  • Outfitter
  • PROGRAMS, ARCHEOLOGY
  • Park Lake
  • Park Office
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs, History
  • Programs, Instructional
  • Programs, Nature
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Propane
  • Ranger Station
  • Reservoir
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • River / Stream
  • Sail Boating
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Shelters
  • Shopping
  • Skiing - Water
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Town
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Walking
  • Water Access, River / Stream
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Slides
  • Waterfall
  • Waterfall Access
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winery Tours

Within 10 Miles

  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Antiquing
  • Church
  • Dining
  • Emergency Services
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Grocery Store
  • Group / Community Facility
  • Hospital
  • Kennel
  • Laundry
  • Maintenance, Boat
  • Maintenance, RV/Camper
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Marina
  • Meeting Space
  • Newspapers
  • Orchard / Produce Farm
  • Recycling Station
  • Restaurant
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Supplies
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Sightseeing
Getting There

Follow I-65 to I-265E to IN-62 E/E 10th St/Ohio River Scenic Byway in Jeffersonville. Take exit 10 from IN-265 E to access IN-62 E. At the traffic circle, take the exit onto IN-62 E/E 10th St/Ohio River Scenic Byway. Continue to follow IN-62 E/Ohio River Scenic Byway for roughly 8 miles. Destination will be on the right.

Rules & Important Info

ONLY ONE VEHICLE PERMITTED AT EACH CAMPSITE! ALL ADDITIONAL VEHICLES MUST USE THE OVERFLOW PARKING LOT. FALLS OF THE OHIO STATE PARK – 15 MILES CLIFTY FALLS STATE PARK - 32 MILES HARDY LAKE - 30 MILES DEAM LAKE - 25 MILES GPS/Mapping Address: 12500 State Road 62 Charlestown, IN 47111

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: 812-256-5600

Address: 3000 State Park Drive Charlestown, IN, CHARLESTOWN, IN 47111

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