Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve a campsite at Indiana Turkey Run up to six months in advance through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website or by calling the Indiana State Park reservation hotline.
- A minimum two-night stay applies for weekend campers (three nights on public holidays). This rule is waived for campsites not booked within three days of the arrival date.
- Same-day reservations are sometimes available in person on a first-come, first-served basis, but getting a spot this way is unlikely on weekends and in summer.
- If you can't find a spot at Turkey Run, fear not: there are plenty of private campgrounds and Hipcamps within a short drive of the park.
When to Go
Turkey Run is open year-round, and while autumn is a great time to visit for the colors, summer is by far the most popular time to visit. The Department of Natural Resources runs a variety of public programs throughout the year, including planetarium programs, naturalist lectures, guided winter ice hikes, and regular guided hikes during warmer weather.
Know Before You Go
- Turkey Run has its own camp store offering food and firewood, and a gas station sits right by the park entrance. If you need to do a more extensive shop, your best bet is to head to the nearby city of Crawfordsville, about a half-hour drive away.
- Six campsites and one cabin at Turkey Run are wheelchair accessible.
- Dogs are allowed but must remain on leashes no longer than six feet at all times.
Turkey Run State Park
Hike through history at this well-appointed state park.
Turkey Run State Park offers great hiking options, with an unusual mix of sandstone ravines and tree-lined trails, plus there’s a seasonal pool, ball courts, and a wide creek for kayaking and tubing. Numerous historic structures dot the park, including a log church, a cabin, an old covered bridge, and even a beautifully preserved home that dates to the 1820s. If you want to stay the night, the park offers a stately inn along with cabins and a campground featuring 213 electric sites, each with its own fire ring.
Turkey Run State Park offers great hiking options, with an unusual mix of sandstone ravines and tree-lined trails, plus there’s a seasonal pool, ball courts, and a wide creek for kayaking and tubing. Numerous historic structures dot the park, including a log church, a cabin, an old covered bridge, and even a beautifully preserved home that dates to the 1820s. If you want to stay the night, the park offers a stately inn along with cabins and a campground featuring 213 electric sites, each with its own fire ring.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Turkey Run State Park
Turkey Run Campground is the best place to pitch your tent in all of Turkey Run State Park, and not just because it’s the only campground in the park. Enjoy photo-worthy views along Sugar Creek and in deep, sandstone ravines. Oh, and the aged forests are pretty cool too. All of the hiking trails accessible from the campground have sections that us Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Turkey Run is open year-round, and while autumn is a great time to visit for the colors, summer is by far the most popular time to visit. The Department of Natural Resources runs a variety of public programs throughout the year, including planetarium programs, naturalist lectures, guided winter ice hikes, and regular guided hikes during warmer weather.
Know Before You Go
Frequently asked questions
Can you tent camp at Turkey Run State Park?
Yes, you can go tent camping at Turkey Run State Park in Indiana. The park offers a large campground with more than 200 campsites, including tent camping sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to modern restrooms and showers. To check availability and learn more about the park's camping options, visit this Turkey Run State Park camping page.
Does Turkey Run State Park offer primitive camping?
Turkey Run State Park in Indiana does not offer primitive camping, but it does provide a family campground with modern amenities such as electricity, restrooms, and showers. For more information about camping at Turkey Run State Park, you can visit Hipcamp.
Does Turkey Run State Park offer full hookups?
Turkey Run State Park in Indiana does not offer full hookups for RV camping. The campground provides electric hookups at some sites, but there are no water or sewer hookups available. Campers have access to restrooms, showers, and a dump station on-site for their convenience.
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