Shades State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · West Central · 51 mi away

A quieter neighbour to Turkey Run: deep shaded ravines, ladders and Pine Hills nearby.

Sandstone ravineHemlock slopeSugar Creek

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 Waveland

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

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

AmenitiesPrimitive campground, Canoe launch, Picnic shelters

Official infoWebsite

Trails

Rugged, laddersTrail 2 — Devil's Punchbowl · 1 mi

RuggedTrail 1 — Pearl Ravine · 1.2 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Document three fungi without touching them

Photograph from several angles. The app never confirms edibility.

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

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

23 MB · not downloaded

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