Turkey Run State Park
Notice: S.R. 47 CLOSED (Aug 3-Sept 2026) — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 213 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- in.gov765-597-2635
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure TRAIL 9 RE-OPENEDAfter a 13-month closure due to damage from flooding, the ladder structures have been rebuilt, and Trail 9 is now open for hiking again.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure S.R. 47 CLOSED (Aug 3-Sept 2026)S.R. 47 is closed from S.R. 234 to Co. Rd. 950 S. The official detour around the closure follows S.R. 47 to S.R. 234 to U.S. 231 to S.R. 236 to S.R.… (more)
S.R. 47 is closed from S.R. 234 to Co. Rd. 950 S. The official detour around the closure follows S.R. 47 to S.R. 234 to U.S. 231 to S.R. 236 to S.R. 59 and back to S.R. 47.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Turkey Run State Park is a 866-acre park in Parke County, about 20 miles southwest of Crawfordsville.
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 213 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily gate fee: $7 Indiana plates / $15 out-of-state at state parks and state-managed lakes; exceptions Indiana Dunes ($7/$20), Prophetstown ($8/$16), Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center ($9 adult/$7 child); $2 per person age 5+ on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Statewide fee rule from Indiana's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 213 | Electric | — |
Camping details from the park
- Electric / 213 sites
- Youth Tent Areas
- Camp Store
- Dumping Station
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabins, Inn Operated
Turkey Run Inn Accommodations w / Indoor Pool toll-free 1-877-500-6151
Inn Restaurant
Inn operated cabins
Things to do
PicnickingFishingHikingSwimmingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 1 | 3 mi | Moderate/rugged | The big-tree trail. Fine sycamores and several huge black walnut trees; covered bridge. Portions may be impassable during high water. |
| Trail 2 | 1 mi | Rugged | Follows under cliff edges. A trail for the more adventurous. Be careful. |
| Trail 4 | 2 mi | Moderate/rugged | Follows a fine little valley to the Lusk home, past the old quarry and coal mine. Portions may be impassable during high water. |
| Trail 5 | 0.7 mi | Moderate | Fine trees; 140 steps (going down is from the west.) |
| Trail 6 | 0.5 mi | Moderate/rugged | Short hike through a deep canyon. Trail meanders across a stream on steppingstones. May be impassable during high water. |
| Trail 7 | 0.7 mi | Moderate | Virgin wood, hemlock trees. Portions may be impassable during high water. |
| Trail 8 | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Peaceful trail with moderate hiking that follows a small creek. |
| Trail 9 | 1 mi | Very rugged | The best trail to see virgin wood is also the most rugged. Be careful. |
| Trail 10 | 1.4 mi | Moderate | To “Camel’s Back;” fine scenic view. Many unusual formations due to erosion. |
| Trail 11 | 0.5 mi | Easy | A short hike high above Turkey Run Hollow to the Lieber Memorial and Log Church. |
Trail descriptions from the park
All trails have portions that use ravine streambeds as trail surface, so some sections can become slick and trail tread uneven. Parts of these trails may be impassable during high water and should be considered closed during such times and alternate trails used.
*The ladders used on this trail can be hazardous for visitors with some medical conditions or disabilities. Hikers with small children and pets should use alternate trails.
1. MODERATE/RUGGED (3 miles)—The big-tree trail. Fine sycamores and several huge black walnut trees; covered bridge. Portions may be impassable during high water.
2. RUGGED (1 mile)—Follows under cliff edges. A trail for the more adventurous. Be careful.
*3. VERY RUGGED (1.7 miles)—The ladders trail. Unusual hiking between the steep walls of both Rocky and Bear hollows. Be careful. Portions may be impassable during high water.
4. MODERATE/RUGGED (2 miles)—Follows a fine little valley to the Lusk home, past the old quarry and coal mine. Portions may be impassable during high water.
5. MODERATE (.7 mile)—Fine trees; 140 steps (going down is from the west.)
6. MODERATE/RUGGED (.5 mile)—Short hike through a deep canyon. Trail meanders across a stream on steppingstones. May be impassable during high water.
7. MODERATE (.7 mile)—Virgin wood, hemlock trees. Portions may be impassable during high water.
8. MODERATE (1.5 miles)—Peaceful trail with moderate hiking that follows a small creek.
9. VERY RUGGED (1 mile)—The best trail to see virgin wood is also the most rugged. Be careful.
10.MODERATE (1.4 miles)—To “Camel’s Back;” fine scenic view. Many unusual formations due to erosion.
11.EASY (.5 mile)—A short hike high above Turkey Run Hollow to the Lieber Memorial and Log Church.
Swimming
Swimming / Pool (Policy) Contact office for hours.
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 8121 E. Park Road
Marshall, IN 47859 - Nearest town
- Crawfordsville — about 20 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.8830, -87.2022
- Phone
- 765-597-2635
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Address: 8121 E. Park Road Marshall, IN 47859
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Turkey Run log church.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Nyttend
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology