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McCormick's Creek State Park

McCormick's Creek State Park
Photo: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Owen County, Indiana
Nearest town
1.9 miles east of Spencer
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About McCormick's Creek State Park

Indiana's first state park opened its gates on Independence Day in 1916, forming part of the observance of the state's hundredth year. The designation predates every other park in the system, giving this ground a founding claim none of the others can share. Roughly 640,000 people visit annually, a figure that reflects sustained draw over more than a century of operation.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

McCormick's Creek State Park is in Owen County, Indiana, 1.9 miles east of Spencer. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.