12500 Ne State Road 62
Charlestown
Indiana, 47111
(812) 256-5600
www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/charlestown-state-park/
Charlestown State Park is a campground or RV park located in Charlestown.
Once a largely undeveloped portion of the huge (15,000-acre) Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is located in southern Indiana. The park is easily accessible, located 8 miles east of I-65, on State Road 62. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, with elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has much to offer the visitor with its rugged hills and deep ravines. While hiking the rugged terrain you will see Devonian fossil outcrops and areas of karst sinkhole topography. Bird watchers will enjoy the 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and an occasional bald eagle.
Local dining options close to Charlestown State Park include Corbett's: An American Place approximately 10.0 km away, Karem's approximately 9.6 km away, Harbor & Hops approximately 7.5 km away, C & M Smith Restaurants Inc located at 5140 Charlestown Road # 4, and Indis Restaurant.
Places to stay within 20km of Charlestown State Park include Ramada By Wyndham approximately 12.2 km away, Pillow And Paddock Bed And Breakfast located at 3262 Old Sligo Road, Main House At Hermitage Horse Farm located at 10500 West Highway 42, 1853 Inn at Woodhaven, and Omni Hotel located at 400 South 2nd Street.