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Charlestown State Park, Charlestown, IN

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Charlestown State Park

A southern Indiana state park on former Army ammunition plant land, known for rugged hills, river views, and hiking trails.

12500 Indiana 62, Charlestown, IN 47111 · Charlestown, IN

About Charlestown State Park

Charlestown State Park sits in southern Indiana on land that was once part of a large Army ammunition plant. Its terrain includes steep hills and deep ravines, with overlooks of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River. Visitors can hike multiple trails of varying difficulty, look for Devonian fossil outcrops and karst sinkhole features, and watch for many bird species. The park also offers picnic shelters, a playground, fishing along Fourteenmile Creek, and a campground with electric and full-hookup sites. A historic amusement park once stood nearby on Rose Island, which is reachable today by a restored bridge.

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