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Charlestown State Park


One of Indiana's newest state parks, Charlestown offers much scenic diversity, including Devanian fossil outcroppings areas of karst sinkhole topography. Over 72 species of birds can be found including blue birds, black vultures, and an occasional Bald Eagle.

Services and amenities available on the site:
  Conducted Tours
  Self-Guided Tours
  Videotape(s)
  Film(s)
  Slide Program(s)
  Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions
  Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs)
  Hands-On Activities
  Living History or Costumed Interpretation
X Parking For School Buses
X Restroom Facilities
  Convenient Water Fountains
X Picnicking Facilities
  Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services
  Overnight Accommodations
  Auditorium/Meeting Room
  Emergency Services (first-aid)

Other services and amenities available:
Operating Period: Year round
Days of The Week Open: Seven days a week
Site Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset
Regular Admission Fees:: $3 a car with Indiana plates, $5 a car with out-of-state plates
Educational Admission Fees: A waiver of the fee is possible. Contact park office for application
Handicapped Accessible: Restroom, shelter for picknicking
Other Services Available: Hiking trails, playground, Class "A" camping: 59 sites (1st come, 1st serve); 2 shelter house rentals

Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit:
X Site Brochure
  Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders
  Pre-Visit Package For Students
  Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum
  List of Sale Items Suitable For Students
 
Media Which Can Be Loaned:
____ Videotape(s) ____ Film(s) ____ Slide program(s)
  Books (on loan)
  Other

Services the site offers to educational groups:
Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? No
Annually recurring events:
Site location:
Organization administering the site:

Contact information:
Mailing address: PO Box 38
Charlestown, IN 47111
Phone: (812) 256-5600
Fax: (812) 256-6203
Email:
Web site: http://www.dnr.in.gov/parklake



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