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Shades State Park

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About Shades State Park

Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought. Located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47), it is a favorite for hikers and canoeists. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for your journey through this nature lover's paradise. Also on the property is Pine Hills Nature Preserve, which affords spectacular topography for those willing to take a fairly long hike.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • Amphitheater
  • Antiquing
  • Art & Museum
  • Bath House
  • Bicycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating, Jon(Paddle)
  • Boating, Pedal
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Church
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Emergency Services
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Pier
  • Fishing, River / Stream
  • Frost Free Water Hydrant
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Horse Rentals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hospital
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Exhibit/Display
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kennel
  • LODGING, GROUP FACILITIES
  • Laundry
  • Lifeguards (Seasonal)
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Medical Clinic
  • Meeting Space
  • Motel
  • Musical Performances
  • Nature Center
  • Newspapers
  • Office / Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Pier, Fishing
  • Playground
  • Programs, Nature
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Putt-Putt
  • Putt-Putt Course
  • Recreation Programs
  • Recycling Station
  • Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
  • Rentals, Boats, Motorized
  • Rentals, Boats, Pedal
  • Reservoir
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shelters
  • Shopping
  • Showers
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Swimming - Reservoir
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Hiking, Moderate
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Volleyball
  • Volleyball Net
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Reservoir
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Fillup Station
  • Waterfall
  • Waterfall Access
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Boating
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Boating, Power
  • Cabins
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Dining
  • Fishing, Park Lake
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Park Lake
  • Propane
  • Rentals, Boats, Canoe
  • Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
  • Restaurant
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Skiing - Water
  • Swimming - Park Lake
  • Water Access, Park Lake
  • Water Skiing
Getting There

FROM THE NORTH: U.S. 41 S. TO SR 234, THEN EAST ON SR 234 TO THE ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: U.S. 41 N. TO SR 234, THEN EAST ON SR 234 TO THE ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: I-74 W. TO EXIT 52 (JAMESTOWN / ADVANCE). S. ABOUT 3 MILES TO SR 234. CONTINUE W. FOR APPROX. 25 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: I-74 EAST TO EXIT 15 (VEEDERSBURG/U.S. 41). S. ON U.S. 41 ABOUT 12 MILES TO SR 234, THEN E. ON SR 234 APPROX. 18 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE.

Rules & Important Info

TURKEY RUN STATE PARK 14 MILES, RACCOON LAKE 24 MILES

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: 765-435-2810

Address: 7751 S. CR. 890 W., WAVELAND, IN 47989

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