:: McCormicks Creek State Park ::
McCormicks Creek State Park was named after John McCormick, who was the first settler that laid claim to the area. McCormicks Creek was Indiana's first state park. The scenic waterfalls and limestone formations make this 1,924 acre park unique. The steep canyons and high rocky cliffs make hiking the 17 miles of trails a very beautiful scenic event.
The Miami Indians had camps along the banks of the White River to the north and south, but what is now state park land, was far too rugged for settlement. It became a hunting ground, offering deer, squirrel, grouse, and fish from its deep woods and clear streams.
The scenery at McCormicks Creek State Park is peaceful and serene. The park offers many activities such as camping, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, tennis, and swimming. The Canyon Inn, for those not willing to "rough it", has facilities for banquets, and includes a recreation center that is opened during the summer months. The recreation center includes such activities as basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts. The center also has pool, ping pong, speed hockey, and foosball tables. McCormicks Creek State Park also offers 13 family cabins which can be rented from April to October. The recreation center can be rented out during the spring and fall when it is not open to the public. Some of the special features of the park include Wolf Cave, waterfalls, and Twin Bridges.
Special Event:
Arts in the Park
Celebrate McCormicks Creek State Park's 90th Anniversary with the "Arts in the Park Festival". This fun-filled annual event is hosted by the Friends of McCormick's Creek State Park.
For more information and a schedule of events and dates visit the Friends of McCormicks Creek Website
Location and Contact Information:
250 McCormicks Creek Park Road
Spencer, IN 47460
(812)829-223514 miles northwest of Bloomington
There is also a very informative privately owned McCormicks Creek website with several details on the park located here.
Find out how you can play an important and vital role in keeping the natural and cultural offerings of McCormicks Creek State Park alive for years to come by visiting...Friends of McCormicks Creek
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