Charlestown State Park

Category: State park

Address: 12500 IN-62, Charlestown, IN 47111, USA

Phone: +18122565600

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–11PM

Monday: 7AM–11PM

Tuesday: 7AM–11PM

Wednesday: 7AM–11PM

Thursday: 7AM–11PM

Friday: 7AM–11PM

Saturday: 7AM–11PM

Reviews

Kara-Jay Matthews

Jun 26, 2022

We have really loved staying here in our trailer! The rangers, camp hosts and other guests are lovely 😊 We accidentally booked our stay in electricity only but it’s been fine! Water pumps near by and hot showers so dry camping has been easy. The hikes are lovely and we have really enjoyed seeing all the wildlife. Rabbits, deer, turtles and even some raccoons! Great base for exploring Louisville and I’d highly recommend staying here!!

Steven Rudnick

Jun 20, 2022

Awesome history and wildlife including turtles and fish. There is an old pool and other historic buildings that are still standing from the flood, won't ruin it with pictures, you have to go see for yourself. This is also wheel chair accessible but make sure you have a fully charged battery!

Scott Jones

Apr 23, 2022

I've lived in southern Indiana for years, and I had never heard of the GEM hidden in the Park: the remnants of the Rose Island Amusement Park. Be forewarned: there is a significant hill that separates one from the parking lot (see sign below). But, at 65, I could make the upward journey with three rest stops. You will be rewarded with a walk-through a large historic park that at one time was filled with great times and good memories for our grandparent's parent's time. It is well worth the time!

Tiffany Platz

Feb 18, 2022

Absolutely loved our time here! Would love to come back to check some of the other trails. Came here mostly to see rose island and it didn't disappoint!

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Questions & Answers

Does anyone no witch campsite has shade like site number? Trying to pick a site but the pics look like they are all open with no trees.

Kevin Roland | Mar 19, 2021
Jim Yeager | Mar 20, 2021

149 is a good spot

Do all the campsites have water hook up?

Jocelyn Curtis | Mar 19, 2021
Eric | Mar 20, 2021

No only rv sites mostly

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Do they have cabins to stay in?

Laura Mccollum | Mar 19, 2021
Misty Harral | Mar 20, 2021

No they do not

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does it have a cover areas, restrooms, and is it free

Anna Thorpe | Mar 20, 2019
Ian Meitzen | Mar 21, 2019

Anna. It does have covered areas. Bring a 10 to get in. RR facilities available. 34 bucks additional to camp overnight. There are shower facilities at camp ground. Security is good. Camp showers are very clean. And safe;cleaned every morning. Lots of trails. 34 bucks gives ou access to campground during the week. 38 for Thursday Friday Sat and Sun. Grassvis well kept. A camp store. Lots of restrictions on firewood; buy it at the entry gate it is not too rxpensive. Bring your own matches.

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Is hunting permitted in the park

Andrew Galloup | Mar 20, 2019
Nicole Buege | Mar 21, 2019

No. They do close the park certain times of the year to clear out some of the deer population, but you may have to inquire about that.

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is there electricity and water?

Barb Payne | Mar 20, 2018
Brooke Wheeler | Mar 21, 2018

Yes, it is available in the camp ground.

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Camping at Charlestown in a few weeks, are dogs allowed?

Carol Beeler | Mar 20, 2018
Richard Rush | Mar 21, 2018

Yes, if leashed.

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What are the abandoned ruins in Charlestown state park?

Mary Jo Pickett | Oct 20, 2021
Jamie Martin | Oct 21, 2021

Yes. Not much left from the amusement park but there are plaques telling you about the park and where the facilities were and what they were. It was a nice hike but very tiring to walk down the entry trail the. Have to hike back up. The park was abandoned ed in 1937 after a massive flood in the area. It never recovered.

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Does charlestown state park have a dining lodge

Penny Gaskill | Aug 21, 2021
Suranga Hettiarachchi | Aug 22, 2021

Not in the park. San Pedro Mexican restaurant is a good place to eat in Charlestown. The address is ,1109 Market St, Charlestown, IN 47111. I am not associated with this restaurant whatsoever.

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Is there a way to get to rose island at Charlestown SP besides walking the trail

David Steckel | Aug 21, 2021
Karen Miller | Aug 22, 2021

If you take a guided tour, they will drive you down the hill and across the bridge if you're not able to do it yourself. They will bring you back up also.

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Is it just me or does anyone else have to deal with the ticks?? Like to go there but it's not worth the tick bites

Edward Aistrop | Jun 22, 2021
Melody Ziehl | Jun 23, 2021

Ticks are bad this year all over lndiana

Where can we camp and how much to hike and camp

Angel Tucker | May 23, 2021
Larry Williams | May 24, 2021

Very clean πŸ‘Œ

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What trails have the best wild flowers now?

kburton66 | Apr 23, 2021
Emma Metz-Sipple | Apr 24, 2021

Trail 2 has some nice ones too!

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Are there indoor restrooms?

Terry Krzywicki | Mar 19, 2021
Kelly Olafson | Mar 20, 2021

Yes and campground has showers also.

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Is RV camping available year round

Walter Dinda (Walt) | Mar 19, 2021
Maria Taylor | Mar 20, 2021

I would say yes most state parks are available year round but pleaS call and confirm

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Is mountain biking allowed?

Michael P | Mar 19, 2021
Charlestown State Park (Owner) | Mar 20, 2021

Not on trails.

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Is the park open on Christmas Day?

Danette Culver | Mar 19, 2020
tavi morris | Mar 20, 2020

Yes,no fees or gate

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Is there a frisbee golf course at or near the park?

Patty Gruber | Mar 19, 2021
Deana Hester | Mar 20, 2021

Lapping park in Clarksville is probably the closest.

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Where is main office?

Brenda Thomas | Mar 19, 2020
Andrew Gay | Mar 20, 2020

Enter gate, then turn right. It's down about a half mile on the right. There are signs.

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Are you allowed to camp outside the campsites. Ie make your own campsite in the woods. I dont like camping close to others

Candon Huff | Mar 19, 2020
Charlestown State Park (Owner) | Mar 20, 2020

This is not an option at the State Parks. However, such styles of camping is possible in a National Forest.

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Golf courses nearby?

Donna Crisler | Mar 19, 2020
Albert Dooley | Mar 20, 2020

No. Closest golf course is in jeffersonville.

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Is tent camping free?

Derick Flatt | Mar 19, 2020
Charlestown State Park (Owner) | Mar 20, 2020

There is a $12 nightly fee for primitive/tent camping. Reservations can be made here: https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/

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Is there a place to swim while hiking?

Amber Smith | Mar 19, 2020
Michael Portwood | Mar 20, 2020

No

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Are there horse trails

Cathy Derick | Mar 19, 2020
Jimmy Wido | Mar 20, 2020

No

Does the campground have the same water problem that the residents have (i.e. brown water)? I’m trying to decide if we should fill the camper up at home or it will be ok to fill up there.

Deborah Clark | Mar 19, 2020
George Sizemore | Mar 20, 2020

As far as I can tell you, the cground is not experienceing the water issue, I believe they are on the ammo plant water system. This probably one of the better cgrounds in the state, depending on the lot, u have water, electric, and a waste hookup. No lake, but def a good place to camp ( take time off, and disconnect)

Is primitive camping allowed?

Mr B | Mar 19, 2020
Dave Harhay | Mar 20, 2020

All sites have electric. Seems there could be RV's next to your site. Not the greatest for tenting IMHO

How dig is chalston state park

Vincent Davit | Mar 19, 2020
Marilyn Fellows | Mar 20, 2020

Does the shelter have electricity?

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Does the park offer tent rentals?

Jake Zurschmiede | Mar 20, 2019
Michelle Shock | Mar 21, 2019

There are several pavilions available though.

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Is there a map of the trails to hike? The best ways to get to them? What's the longest ones

K DALLAS | Mar 20, 2019
Dave D | Mar 21, 2019

There is a map online.

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Is this a good spot to fish at?

Cory Livers | Mar 20, 2019
Cory Livers | Mar 21, 2019

Is rose island on the ohio river as well

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It's a nice place but having a place to swim in Charlestown would have been awesome. Should get a pool there or something for swimming and water fun while your there . There's no place in Charlestown for swimming what so ever.

Jessica Dewitt | Mar 20, 2019
Mike Reiter | Mar 21, 2019

If you're not interested in the water park you'll have to go to another town, sorry...

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Is there a biking trail? If yes is it paved or for mountain biking?

Faryal Mallick | Mar 20, 2019
Nicole Buege | Mar 21, 2019

There isn't technically a biking trail that I know of, but there is a paved road that goes down to rose island. It is VERY steep though and I can't imagine riding a bike up it. There is plenty of road to ride on though around the park.

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Are campers able to park there? And if so, how much?

Brandon Rupe | Mar 20, 2019
Don Parr | Mar 21, 2019

Yes. $23 (Mon. thru Thurs.) and $30 (weekends) a night for electric.

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I would like an Ariel view of the campsite map so I can pick the site I want if it’s not taken already

Ruth Cavendish | Mar 20, 2019
Danny Leachman | Mar 21, 2019

Not sure, I've always came early and drove around the camp grounds and picked one out. I guess it depends on how far your away.

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Do you have senior citizen discount

Daisy Martin | Mar 20, 2019
Liz Walker | Mar 21, 2019

Yes they have a golden pass that cost 25 vs 59 for regular admission

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An accurate address would have been helpful. We ended up at a private farm gate instead of the parking lot....

Jess A. | Mar 20, 2019
Don Parr | Mar 21, 2019

12500 Indiana 62, Charlestown, IN 47111

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Are dogs allowed?

gracey allison | Mar 20, 2019
Karen Miller | Mar 21, 2019

Yes, 6 foot leash restrictions

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Are trails flooded today

Sandra Longest | Mar 20, 2018
Liz Walker | Mar 21, 2018

Trail 3 is flooded

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Is the Charlestown state park still chargeing addmition fees on the weekends

Karen Kern | Mar 20, 2019
Karen Miller | Mar 21, 2019

Off season, Nov-March, no. They do during peak season, April-Oct.

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Do you people that bring your dogs camping and leave them tied up to bark all weekend think that others enjoys listening to them all weekend or are you just that disrespectful of anyone but yourselves ???

Kent Smith | Mar 20, 2018
Roscoe P | Mar 21, 2018

We brought our two dogs, but we don't leave them tied up to bark, if we go for a walk, we take them with us. I understand where you are coming from. Why bring the pets if you just leave them. Another thing, it really irks my wife and me is when we see that some pet owners won't clean up behind their pets. The same goes for people that hike trails and toss there trash instead of taking it back out.

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I heardvat one time there was a theme park at the state psrk in charlestown indiana. Couod it be possible to show a airial view of that area?

tammy casper | Mar 20, 2018
Mark Bowling | Mar 21, 2018

It was called Rose Island and was virtually destroyed by flood in the 1930's. Nature has reclaimed 99.9% of what was left. They have a great walking tour of the area though.

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A tour how hard is it iam 80 but very healthy how hilly?

Nancy Wallace | Mar 20, 2018
Lynn Wagner | Mar 21, 2018

The only hill at Rose Island is the paved walkway down to the bridge. It is very steep.

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