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This park is situated in the central-western portion of this boot-shaped state named Indiana and is a mere 30 miles from the Illinois state line. The nearest town is a little hamlet called Waveland, while the nearest large town is Crawfordsville found about 15 miles to the northeast. The state's capital, and nearest large city is Indianapolis, which is located around 60 miles west of town.
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Getting Outdoors
Renting an RV here gives you the opportunities to enjoy all the activities the park makes available. Park rangers offer educational programs that cover a variety of subjects throughout the year. These include full-moon, night hikes, and events that educate the public about the native wildlife that calls the park home, such as bats and owls.
Camping at Shades State Park
Opportunities to enjoy camping with an RV are available at this park. It is fairly small, so only rustic campsites with no hookups, are offered here. However, there are plenty of camping opportunities throughout the local area that can also give visitors easy access to all the nearby attractions.
Exploring the Area
When you book an RV in Parke County, you will find that people who enjoy a variety of interests will be pleased with what the local area offers. A unique site found in the local region is the presence of covered bridges. There are more than 30 of these historical attractions situated throughout the nearby area. They make for scenic views and offer opportunities for picture taking. State park RV camping will give you the chance to experience varying attractions throughout the surrounding area.
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- CampgroundsLocation
- Shades Campground, INMontgomery County, IN
- Lake Waveland Park Campground, INMontgomery County, IN
- Turkey Run Campground, INParke County, IN
- Crawfordsville KOA, INMontgomery County, IN
- Old Mill Run Park Campground, INBoone County, IN
- Terre Haute KOA, INVigo County, IN
- Kickapoo Campground, ILVermilion County, IL
- Prophetstown Campground, ILWhiteside County, IL
- Prophetstown Campground, INTippecanoe County, IN
- McCormick's Creek Campground, INOwen County, IN
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Recent RV rental reviews in Shades State Park
Jessica B.
May, 2026
Adam & his wife are awesome hosts! The camper is stocked with everything you need to have a fun & relaxing camping experience! They were thorough with the walk through when we picked up and available for any questions during our trip. Pick up and drop off were quick and easy!
David C.
April, 2026
Had a great time
Jerry C.
April, 2026
We had a great trip to THUNDEr over Louisville. Brian was great working with. I would rent an RV from him again if I needed one.
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