Shades State Park, IN

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.

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Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

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

Getting There

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.

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