Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released plans for the new campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park, which will feature a larger campground footprint and expanded campsites designed to better serve today’s campers and enhance the visitor experience, according to a press release.
“As Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek has been a place where families and friends have gathered and created memories for more than a century,” said Governor Braun. “The tornado in 2023 was a heartbreaking moment in the park’s history, but we are now ready to rebuild this campground stronger, more resilient, and better suited for today’s visitors. We look forward to welcoming campers back to camp once construction is complete.”
In March 2023, a deadly EF-3 tornado directly struck McCormick’s Creek State Park, destroying the park’s campground and toppling most of the surrounding trees. After extensive debris removal and site cleanup, the area is now prepared for construction of the new campground.
The new campground design includes 192 modern campsites across 65 acres, each with full hookups to electricity, water and sewer. The modern campsites will measure approximately 32 by 40 feet, offering more space than the original sites and providing room for larger recreational vehicles. In addition, 32 primitive campsites will remain available for tent camping, and the existing group camps will continue to be available to rent…