Reviews

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This is a beautiful state park! It has hills, creeks, ravines, overlooks, a river, great trails, and scenery. Great if you like hiking.

Zach Thompson

The hiking was amazing. I didn't think there were places like this in Indiana. The campground was great too. It's definitely something to put on the to do list

Lilian Gonzalez

Great Park. Very clean and well maintained. Good basic campsites (no electricity). Wonderful trails for hiking. Had a great time. Camped there during the Labor Day weekend, and it was not crowded at all. Will return for sure.

Janine Rubilotta

Beautiful park for hiking. Several well-maintained trails to pick from and they are very well-marked. Wear hiking boots and use bug-repellent in the summer. Campground looked nice. No hookups at sites, but there is a bathhouse.

Tyler Couchman

A great park that is often overlooked due to Turkey Run being nearby. It is well-maintained but also more natural. Definitely a great place for a hiking day. Good footwear is a must.

Toad

Awesome place for hiking and camping. It is beautiful and clean.

Mohsin Sattar

Did not expect this park to have such amazing hikes! Be careful as most hikes here require waterproof hiking boots because you will get muddy and wet! But all in all it was a great hidden gem in Indiana!

Tara M

Lovely place to spend the day outside. We are big fans of Turkey Run but always wanted to check out Shades. Not quite as breathtaking but still some great sights and fun trails.

Summer Grundlock

I love Shades State Park. I have been here many times & each time I go, I leave feeling refreshed. There are a variety of trails from easy to very rugged and even a short backpacking trail. Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring, Shades State Park is a must visit. I often find lots of different species of fungi on each of my visits. Keep an eye out when you visit!

Beverly K

Visited this park in Land Trust Days at the end of September for free. Although it was a Sunday, very few other people were there. I enjoyed Trail 1. However, I couldn't help but think it would be more spectacular later with fall color or maybe the waterfall would have water if visited in the spring. There are several unique features plus a covered bridge. If in the general area it's worth a visit.