INDIANA — Turkey Run State Park was recently named the best state park in Indiana by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s 2018 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign.
Turkey Run topped the list, with Brown County State Park coming in second and McCormick’s Creek State Park placing third.
Turkey Run, located in Marshall, is known for its gorges and views of Sugar Creek. Brown County State Park, located in Nashville, has been nicknamed “The Little Smokies” for its hills and vistas. McCormick’s Creek, Indiana’s first state park, is located in Spencer and offers limestone caves and waterfalls for visitors to explore.
Rounding out Hoosiers’ top 10 state parks, in order, were: Indiana Dunes State Park, Spring Mill State Park, Pokagon State Park, Clifty Falls State Park, Shakamak State Park, Patoka Lake and Chain O’Lakes State Park.
To learn more about Indiana’s state parks and choose your own favorite, visit stateparks.IN.gov online or get started on a road trip to visit them all.
