Indiana

Indiana

McCormick's Creek State Park

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Established
1916
Acreage
1,961 · 1,961 acres; formally opened December 11, 1916—the centennial of Indiana statehood—as the very first Indiana state park.
Location
Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, along McCormick's Creek where it meets the White River.
Key features
Limestone canyon, cascading waterfalls, scenic stone arch bridge, fire tower, Canyon Inn (76-room historic lodge), swimming pools, recreation center, and 10+ miles of trails through maple-beech forests.
Activities
Hiking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, lodge stays.
Notable
McCormick's Creek is Indiana's first state park, dedicated on the state's 100th birthday; CCC stonework from the 1930s—including the stone arch bridge and shelter houses—is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Source: en.wikipedia.org · 2026-05-15