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Charlestown State Park

P.O. Box 38
Charlestown, IN 47111
812-256-5600

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Charlestown State Park is located in southern Indiana with easy access from I-65, 8 miles to the east on state road 62. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has much to offer the visitor with this diversity. While hiking the rugged terrain you will see Devonian fossil outcrops and areas of karst sinkhole topography. Bird watchers will enjoy the 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and an occasional Bald Eagle.

Charlestown is one of two state parks offering full hookup campsites.

Activities and Facilities

  • Hiking Trails
  • Picnic areas w/shelters (Shelter Reservations)
  • Fishing, along 14 Mile Creek bank on Trail 3
  • Playground Equipment
  • Camping
  • Interpretive Naturalist Services (seasonal)

Camping

  • Full Hookup / 60 sites
  • Electric / 132 sites
  • Campground Reservations

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