Charlestown State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Southeast · 96 mi away

Deep ravines above the Ohio and the ruins of a WWII ammunition plant reclaimed by forest.

Ravine forestFourteenmile CreekOhio River bluff

Map

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Charlestown

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesBoat ramp, Campground, Picnic shelters

Official infoWebsite

Trails

ModerateTrail 3 — Rose Island · 2.4 mi

RuggedTrail 6 — Devonian Fossil · 1.6 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Spring wildflower week

Four native wildflowers in bloom, photographed without picking a single one.

Seven habits that keep a preserve worth returning to.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

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Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026