McCormick's Creek State Park

Spencer, Indiana

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Illustration of the ravine forest and limestone canyon and creek at McCormick's Creek State Park

State park · Central · 45 mi away

Indiana's first state park: limestone canyon, waterfall and old-growth ravine forest.

Ravine forestLimestone canyonCreek
Map

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39.2872, -86.7256

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Plan your visit
Hours7am to 11pm · closed now
Fee$7 in-state vehicle
Best seasonsApril to May for spring ephemerals
ParkingFalls lot and nature center lot
EntrancesMain gatehouse on SR 46
RestroomsYes
PetsLeashed pets welcome
AccessibilityAccessible nature center, Paved overlook near falls
AmenitiesNature center, Campground, Pool, Picnic shelters
Official infoWebsite
Trails
Rugged, wet rockTrail 3 — Canyon · 0.75 mi
ModerateTrail 5 — Wolf Cave · 2 mi
Likely to see hereGuide
Challenges here
Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

27 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette
Report a problem hereTrail damage, trash, broken signs, invasive species

Canyon rock is slick year-round.

Flash flooding after heavy rain.

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