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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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Recent RV rental reviews in Shades State Park

timothy s.

April, 2025

Jim was fantastic to deal with on the Sprinter Van. Communication was good, pick up and drop off were easy and seamless. The Van was clean, worked great for our family to have a fantastic short term get away !!
Cindy F.

April, 2025

Extremely comfortable van. Owner was easy to work with.
Andrew D.

April, 2025

Owners extremely easy to work with and helpful in providing clear directions on how to operate and manage the vehicle inside and out. The beds were comfortable and RV was easy to drive. It was stocked with all items we needed to help make our trip memorable.

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