State Park · Indiana, United States
McCormick's Creek State Park
McCormick's Creek State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 1,924 acres (779 ha), established in 1916.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Owen, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 1,924 acres (779 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Coordinates | 39.2944° N, 86.7278° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About McCormick's Creek State Park
McCormick's Creek State Park is the oldest state park in the U.S. state of Indiana, dedicated on July 4, 1916, as part of the state's centennial celebration. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Bloomington in Owen County. The park receives about 640,000 visitors annually. The park is 1 of 14 Indiana State Parks that are in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, with the park seeing 4 minutes and 1 second of totality.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 14 miles west of Bloomington |
Airports near this park
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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 37.2 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 94.3 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 111.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is McCormick's Creek State Park?
McCormick's Creek State Park is in Indiana, United States (39.2944° N, 86.7278° W).
When was McCormick's Creek State Park established?
McCormick's Creek State Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is McCormick's Creek State Park?
McCormick's Creek State Park covers 1,924 acres (779 ha).
How do I get to McCormick's Creek State Park?
The nearest town is Bloomington, Indiana. about 14 miles west of Bloomington.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCormick's_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).