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In 1993, the state of Indiana was given 859 acres (3.48 km 2), and in 1994 was given an additional 1,125 acres (4.55 km 2) . When the park opened in 1996, it encompassed 2,400 acres (9.7 km 2 ). With an additional 2,600 acres (10.5 km 2 ) given by the INAAP in 2004, the park has 5,100 acres (20.6 km 2 ), making it the third largest state park ...
Deam Lake State Recreation Area features two separate camping facilities. The "regular campground" has 116 campsites that include picnic tables, electric hookups, a fire ring, and parking pad. Access to a dump station for RVs and shower facilities is available. Additionally, the park has 68 "horse campground" sites.
The forest has large public-access areas, including C-class camping sites. There are 25 miles (40 km) of hiking trails ranging from beginner to advanced trails. In the state forest and O'Bannon Woods State Park combined, there are about 80 miles (130 km) of looped horse trails that run through two properties.
Richard Lieber was instrumental in the foundation of the Indiana State Park system. The first state park in Indiana was McCormick's Creek State Park, in Owen County in 1916, followed in the same year by Turkey Run State Park in Parke County. The number of state parks rose steadily in the 1920s, mostly by donations of land from local authorities ...
The passes are free and can be borrowed at any time, by any resident. Each pass will permit access to all 32 of Indiana's state parks, as well as waive the fees to state forest recreation areas.
This center offers standard visitor-center amenities, including a video, brochures, hands-on exhibits, and a gift shop. It is free to the general public. [57] Indiana Dunes State Park Bathhouse and Pavilion – Chesterton, Indiana. Camping is available at the Dunewood Campground on U.S. Route 12. The campground includes an RV dump station and ...
The new Northern Indiana State Camp to be founded on the Tippecanoe River was not yet named, so a "name-the-camp" contest was conducted by the YMCA of Indiana. The grand prize was a free two-week stay at the new camp. Jack Fisher, an 11-year-old from Battle Ground, Indiana submitted "Camp Tecumseh," a name closely associated with the local ...
The Indiana High School Athletic Association released its football sectional pairings via its annual blind draw on Sunday. The first round of the state tournament is scheduled for Oct. 25 with ...