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FLOODING UPDATE 8-14-2026: Pine Hills Nature Preserve within Shades State Park is closed due to the flooding of Indian and Clifty Creeks. Trail #7 at both Turkey Run and Shades State Parks are closed. The remaining tails at both properties are open but are very muddy and slippery due to excessive rainfall in recent days. Use extreme caution. Please check back here or on Facebook for updates.
TRAIL CLOSURES: Trails 7 and 8 at Shades State Park are currently closed due to damaged trail structures.

Shades State Park, IN

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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.
Status: Open year round.
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Description

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.

Non-Electric
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Shelter
Tue Aug 25 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Youth Tent
Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Within Park
  • Amphitheater
  • Bath House
  • Bicycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Frost Free Water Hydrant
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Jogging/Running
  • Office / Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs, Nature
  • Programs, Recreational
  • Recreation Programs
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Shelters
  • Showers
  • Sightseeing
  • Stargazing
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Hiking, Moderate
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Walking
  • 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
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Art & Museum
  • Boating, Jon(Paddle)
  • Boating, Pedal
  • Campground Host
  • Church
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Emergency Services
  • Fishing Pier
  • Fishing, River / Stream
  • Historic Sites
  • Horse Rentals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hospital
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Exhibit/Display
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Kennel
  • LODGING, GROUP FACILITIES
  • Laundry
  • Lifeguards (Seasonal)
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Medical Clinic
  • Meeting Space
  • Motel
  • Musical Performances
  • Nature Center
  • Newspapers
  • Pier, Fishing
  • Putt-Putt
  • Putt-Putt Course
  • Recycling Station
  • Rentals, Boats, Jon(Paddle)
  • Rentals, Boats, Motorized
  • Rentals, Boats, Pedal
  • Reservoir
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shopping
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Swimming - Reservoir
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Volleyball
  • Volleyball Net
  • Water Access, Reservoir
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Aug 23 2026 -
Aug 23 2027
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Primitive
$14.00-$16.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$28.00

*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

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.92957, -87.07253
39°55'46"N, 87°4'21"W

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.
Mailing Address:
Shades State Park
7751 S. CR. 890 W.
WAVELAND  IN  47989
Phone Number:
Information:  (765)435-2810
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Photo: Turkey Run State Park
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Photo: Lieber State Recreation Area
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