Shakamak State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Southwest · 70 mi away

Three lakes on reclaimed coal land, ringed by fishing piers and easy shoreline paths.

LakeReclaimed mine landMixed forest

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39.1856, -87.2308

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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 Jasonville

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

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

AmenitiesPool, Boat rental, Campground, Cabins

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyLake Shakamak Loop · 2 mi

EasyTrail 2 — Kickapoo · 1.2 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Wetlands mini-lesson and five observations

Read the wetland lesson, then log five wetland species or habitat notes.

A nine-square checklist for a yard, schoolyard or city park.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

24 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