Indiana State Parks lead the Nation in Accessibility!
A total of 45 new all terrain track chairs will soon be available for free across Indiana State Parks and state park inns, with at least one at every property.
Track chairs make it possible for visitors with limited mobility to explore trails, enjoy nature, and experience more of the state park system than ever before. This investment makes Indiana a national leader in expanding accessibility at state parks.
2026 Indiana Recreation Guide is Here!
DNR's Indiana Recreation Guide is the source for information on state parks, reservoirs, state park inns, fish & wildlife areas, state forests and other DNR properties.
Discover the Outdoors Grant Application Now Open!
Indiana educators interested in taking their K-12 students on field trips to an Indiana state park property during the 2026-27 school year can apply for Discover the Outdoors grants now through April 30.
Spring Deal at Indiana State Park Inns
Make memories this spring at Indiana State Park Inns! Book a stay of two nights or more until May 21 and get 25% off the best available rate.
Adventure is just a call away at 877-LODGES-1 or visit us at Indianainns.com.
Spring Wildflower Events
Experience the dazzle of spring ephemerals during wildflower hikes at the parks!
• McCormick’s Creek State Park Wildflower Weekend, April 11-12
• Wildflowers at the Waterfalls at Cataract Falls SRA, April 12
• Clifty Falls State Park Wildflower Weekend, April 11-12
• Spring Mill State Park Wildflower Weekend, April 18-19
• Chain O’Lakes State Park Wildflower Wander, April 25
Take a Walk and Enjoy a Story!
The Friends of Clifty Falls State Park recently installed a new story on the paved path that begins at Clifty Shelter. Read Wake Up, Woods by Michael Allison Homoya and Shane Gibson while going for a short, easy walk. This book, beautifully illustrated by Gillian Harris, showcases the beauty of the forest floor as it comes to life with spring flowers. Upon completing the StoryWalk®, pick up a sticker at the nature center.
Volunteer at the Parks!
This April volunteer at the parks in celebration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week! We have group opportunities for the whole family to join from weed wrangles to lakeside clean ups!
• Roadside and Park Cleanup at Lieber SRA (Cagles Mill Lake) - April 18
• Weed Wrangle at Raccoon SRA (Cecil M Harden Lake) – April 18
• Garlic Mustard Pull at Clifty Falls State Park – April 18
• Weed Wrangle at Pokagon State Park – April 18
• Earth Day Clean Up at Deam Lake State Recreation Area – April 22
• Weed Wrangle at Spring Mill State Park – April 25
• Earth Day Clean Up/Garlic Mustard Pull at Versailles State Park – April 25
Mark Your Calendars: Prophetstown State Park Plant Sale
The 2026 Native Plant Sale at Prophetstown State Park will run May 8-9. Shop a selection of native prairie species and support conservation efforts across Indiana State Parks.
Plants grown at Prophetstown are used in restoration efforts at the park, supplied to other state parks across Indiana, and sold at the public native plant sale with proceeds supporting future greenhouse operations at Prophetstown.
Upcoming Events
• April 11 - Women's Hiking Group Meet-Up, Clifty Falls State Park
• April 11 - Native Plant Sale, McCormick's Creek State Park
• April 13-20 - Annual Photo Contest, Summit Lake State Park
• April 18 - 2026 Trails for Tails: 5K Run for The Farm Animals, Prophetstown State Park
• April 18 - Spring Night Ride, Redbird OSRA
• April 25 - Mansfield Mushroom Festival, Mansfield Roller Mill
• April 25 - Earth, Art, & Redbuds: The Pokagon Spring Paint Out, Pokagon State Park