Versailles State Park, IN

Description

Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana's second-largest state park, as your destination. This area has deep history rooted in both the Civil War and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Versailles State Park dedicated a CCC commemorative statue in 2010. Numerous fossils tell the story of an ancient sea that covered the region. During the Civil War, Morgan's Raiders made their way through the area that is now the park. The town of Versailles was briefly under Confederate control. Relax while fishing on the 230-acre lake where you can rent a rowboat, kayak or canoe. Get a workout and see the beauty of the park by taking a walk on the hiking trails or a ride on the mountain bike trails. Bring your horses for the day to enjoy the more than 20 miles of horse trails. Steps to a scenic overlook at the dam are a prime spot to see herons and other aquatic wildlife. In fall, enjoy activities like the Versailles Pumpkin Show in the town of Versailles on the last weekend in September or the Bluegrass Festival on the first weekend of October. For Halloween festivities, visit the park the last weekend in October.
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Description

Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana's second-largest state park, as your destination. This area has deep history rooted in both the Civil War and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Versailles State Park dedicated a CCC commemorative statue in 2010. Numerous fossils tell the story of an ancient sea that covered the region. During the Civil War, Morgan's Raiders made their way through the area that is now the park. The town of Versailles was briefly under Confederate control. Relax while fishing on the 230-acre lake where you can rent a rowboat, kayak or canoe. Get a workout and see the beauty of the park by taking a walk on the hiking trails or a ride on the mountain bike trails. Bring your horses for the day to enjoy the more than 20 miles of horse trails. Steps to a scenic overlook at the dam are a prime spot to see herons and other aquatic wildlife. In fall, enjoy activities like the Versailles Pumpkin Show in the town of Versailles on the last weekend in September or the Bluegrass Festival on the first weekend of October. For Halloween festivities, visit the park the last weekend in October.
Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bath House
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Conservation Officers Headquarters
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Easy, Moderate, Difficult Hiking Trails
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Nature Center
  • Park Office
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks/John Boats
  • Saddle Barn
  • Shelters
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Horse
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Restaurant
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Churches
  • Emergency Services
  • Golfing
  • Laundry
  • Motel
  • Propane
  • Shopping
  • Winery Tours
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Hospital
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.06145, -85.21545
39°3'41"N, 85°12'56"W

FROM THE NORTH: FROM INDIANAPOLIS I-65 SOUTH TO US 50 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE SOUTH: FROM LOUISVILLE I-65 NORTH TO US 50 EAST TO PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE EAST: FROM CINCINNATI TAKE I-275 TO THE LAWRENCEBURG EXIT. TAKE US 50 WEST TO THE PARK ENTRANCE. FROM THE WEST: US 50 EAST THROUGH VERSAILLES TO THE PARK ENTRANCE.
Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Versailles State Park
1387 E US HWY 50
VERSAILLES  IN  47042
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)689-6424

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