Indiana State Parks
Memories Made Naturally
Hiking with cousins. Boating with friends. Staying in a cabin with Grandma and Grandpa. Mountain biking with your kids. These are the makings of some of the best summer memories. You can do all these activities and more in an Indiana State Park! No matter where you are in Indiana, you’re within an hour of one. Whether you pitch a tent or stay in one of the beautiful inns, you’ll awaken each morning to a full day of fresh air and outdoor fun.
The Indiana DNR Holiday Gift Pack is back! We've bundled some of our most popular items together so you can save $$. Each pack includes a 2025 park entrance pass, a gift card, and a subscription to Outdoor Indiana Magazine. An UPGRADED pack just includes a larger gift card amount!
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Complete Guide to State Park Camping
“Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight…” Just one of the many perks of camping under the Indiana sky. All of the Indiana State Parks offer all levels of camping, from primitive to modern.
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