TRAIL CLOSURES: Trails 7 and 8 at Shades State Park are currently closed due to damaged trail structures.
TRAIL CLOSURES: Trails 7 and 8 at Shades State Park are currently closed due to damaged trail structures.
Turkey Run State Park, IN
Description
Make sure to visit the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin, which commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana's state park system.
Status: Open year round.
Book a Campsite at Turkey Run State Park, IN
217 site(s) found
Overview
Description
You'll marvel at the natural geologic wonders of this beautiful park as you hike along its famous trails. Nestled along State Road 47 southwest of Crawfordsville, the park offers the chance to explore deep, sandstone ravines, walk along stands of aged forests, and enjoy the scenic views along Sugar Creek.
Make sure to visit the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin, which commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana's state park system.
Booking Window
Electric
Wed Jun 10 2026 - Thu Dec 10 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Fri Jun 12 2026 - Thu Jun 10 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Youth Tent
Thu Jun 11 2026 - Thu Dec 10 2026Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Amphitheater
- Bath House
- Bird Watching
- Boat Rental
- Cabins
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Church
- Comfort Station
- Convenience Store
- Dining
- Docks, Fishing/Crabbing
- Dump Station
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fire Rings
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Fishing Lake
- Fishing River
- Fishing, River / Stream
- Geological Formations
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Horse Rentals
- Horseback Riding
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Exhibit/Display
- Jogging/Running
- Lifeguards (Seasonal)
- Lodging, Cabins
- Meeting Space
- Musical Performances
- Nature Center
- Nature Study
- Newspapers
- Office / Ranger Station
- PROGRAMS, ARCHEOLOGY
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Programs, History
- Programs, Instructional
- Programs, Nature
- Programs, Recreational
- Recreation Programs
- Rent Boats
- Rent Canoes/Kayaks
- Restaurant
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- River
- River / Stream
- SWIMMING, POOL
- Shelters
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Swimming - Pool
- Telephone
- Tennis
- Tennis Court
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Equestrian
- Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
- Trails, Hiking, Difficult
- Trails, Hiking, Moderate
- Trails, Horse
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Net
- Walking
- Water Access, River / Stream
- Water Drinking
- Water Fillup Station
- Waterfall
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1 Mile
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Putt-Putt
- Putt-Putt Course
Greater Than 1 Mile
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Kayaking
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Scenic Driving Routes
Within 10 Miles
- Antiquing
- Area Attraction
- Art & Museum
- Boat Ramp
- Boating, Jon(Paddle)
- Boating, Pedal
- Dock, Boat
- Dock, Fishing
- Fishing, Park Lake
- Fishing, Pier
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
- Horseshoes
- Laundry
- Maintenance, Vehicle
- Motel
- Orchard / Produce Farm
- Park Lake
- Pier, Fishing
- Propane
- Recycling Station
- Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
- Rentals, Boats, Pedal
- Shopping
- Water Access, Park Lake
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Boating
- Boating, Power
- Camping, Primitive
- Emergency Services
- Fishing, Reservoir
- Hospital
- Jet Skiing
- Mall
- Medical Clinic
- Rentals, Boats, Motorized
- Reservoir
- Seasonal Festivals
- Skiing - Water
- Swimming - Park Lake
- Swimming - Reservoir
- Swimming, Park Lake
- Swimming, Reservoir
- Water Access, Reservoir
- Water Skiing
- Waterfall Access
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Jun 10 2026 -
Jun 10 2027
Jun 10 2026 -
Jun 10 2027
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$40.00-$55.00
Electric
$26.00-$45.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.88374, -87.20171
39°53'1"N, 87°12'6"W
FROM THE NORTH: US 41 SOUTH TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: US 41 NORTH TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: I-74 WEST TO EXIT 34 (CRAWFORDSVILLE/ US 231). TAKE US 231 SOUTH TO SR 47 WEST ABOUT 23 MILES TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: I-74 EAST TO EXIT 15 (US 41). THEN SOUTH ON US 41 TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE.
39.88374, -87.20171
39°53'1"N, 87°12'6"W
FROM THE NORTH: US 41 SOUTH TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: US 41 NORTH TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: I-74 WEST TO EXIT 34 (CRAWFORDSVILLE/ US 231). TAKE US 231 SOUTH TO SR 47 WEST ABOUT 23 MILES TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: I-74 EAST TO EXIT 15 (US 41). THEN SOUTH ON US 41 TO SR 47 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE.
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