Shades State Park, State park in Montgomery, Parke, and Fountain Counties, US.
Shades State Park spans 3,082 acres of land with sandstone cliffs, deep ravines, and numerous hiking trails along Sugar Creek.
The area transformed from a 40-room resort destination in the late 1800s to Indiana's 15th state park through a land donation in 1947.
The park maintains interpretive naturalist programs that teach visitors about local wildlife, plant species, and geological formations throughout the seasons.
Visitors have access to 105 non-electric camping sites, 7 backpack sites, 10 canoe camps, and multiple picnic shelters across the grounds.
The Silver Cascade waterfall features an uncommon convex shape, while Pine Hills Nature Preserve contains the Devil's Backbone, a 100-foot-high narrow ridge.
Location: Parke County
Location: Fountain County
Location: Montgomery County
Inception: 1947
Website: https://in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/shades-state-park
GPS coordinates: 39.94170,-87.09170
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:34
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