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Quick facts

LocationWaveland, Indiana
Nightly rate (listed)$14–$30/night
Maximum RV length55 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites101
Dump stationYes
PropaneYes
ShowersYes
LaundryYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onIndiana State Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 55 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Indiana State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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  • Peaceful Waters Campground Bloomingdale, IN · 11.7 mi straight-line
  • Crawfordsville KOA Journey Crawfordsville, IN · 12.6 mi straight-line
  • Raccoon Lake Rockville, IN · 13 mi straight-line
  • Heavenly Acres Creekside Camp Thorntown, IN · 25.3 mi straight-line
  • Cloverdale / Indianapolis West KOA Journey Cloverdale, IN · 30.2 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 55 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Chicago (O'Hare International (ORD)), about 148 mi straight-line from Shades State Park. RV rentals in Chicago

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2017 Imagine 2600RB

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 6 5 (3)
Munster, IN · 35 mi from Chicago (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery

Where Shades State Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Turkey Run State Park (7.5 mi) · Turkey Run Canoe & Camping (8.9 mi) · Swanky Acres (9 mi)

Shades State Park

State park · Waveland

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights92 sites open for every night · from $14/night

Book on Indiana State Parks
7751 S. CR. 890 W.
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About this campground

Shades State Park is a Indiana State Parks campground in Waveland. It lists 101 RV or RV/tent sites and 19 tent sites for rigs up to 55 ft. Listed amenities include showers, laundry, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 55 ftLongest RV site on the Indiana State Parks site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Indiana State Parks
  • ShowersListed amenity on Indiana State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 55 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 55 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Atm Cash Machine
  • Amphitheater
  • Bath House
  • Cabins
  • Campground Host
  • Camping Primitive
All amenities

Amenities

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Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 25 on Indiana State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

92 open of 120 sites
Site 005 · Youth Tent
Shades Youth Camps loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 005 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 058 · Non-Electric
Shades Non-Electric loopSite length up to 55 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 058 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 001 · Youth Tent
Shades Youth Camps loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 001 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 002 · Youth Tent
Shades Youth Camps loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 002 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 003 · Youth Tent
Shades Youth Camps loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 003 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 004 · Youth Tent
Shades Youth Camps loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 004 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 007 · Primitive
Backpack Camp loop
Available for both nights

Opens site 007 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $14/night
Estimated stay total $28 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 101 · Non-Electric
Shades Non-Electric loopSite length up to 43 ftNo hookups
Available for both nights

Opens site 101 on Indiana State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

from $20/night
Estimated stay total $40 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Indiana State Parks

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Indiana State Parks (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 25
Lowest open: Site 005 · Primitive
Available for your dates · 92 sites
from $14/night
Book with Indiana State Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability checked Oct 25 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 120 sites.

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primitive
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C1
primitive
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C2
primitive
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C3
primitive
✓✓from $14
C4
primitive
✓✓from $14
C5
primitive
✓✓from $14
C6
primitive
✓✓from $14
C7
primitive
✓✓from $14
019
non-electric
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Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Indiana State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 55 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

7751 S. CR. 890 W.
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
9:00 AM
Check-out
11:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought. Located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47), it is a favorite for hikers and canoeists. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for your journey through this nature lover's paradise. Also on the property is Pine Hills Nature Preserve, which affords spectacular topography for those willing to take a fairly long hike.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (100 of 101 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
101 no-hookup sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
7751 S. CR. 890 W. (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 55 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Shades State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Shades State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (100 of 101 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Shades State Park have RV hookups?
101 no-hookup sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Shades State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Shades State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
Season
Available for your dates · 92 sitesSites from $14/night

Estimated stay total from $28 for 2 nights on Indiana State Parks · before taxes & fees

View campground on Indiana State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 25 on Indiana State Parks.

You book each site directly with Indiana State Parks. Prices and availability can change until booked.

92 openSites from $14/night
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
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2022 Forest River Grey Wolf 22rr - Toy Hauler

Toy haulerTowableSleeps 4 4.5 (2)
Frankfort, IL · 33 mi from Chicago (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 85 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $165/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Dolton

2019 Forster 734 VB

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 4.7 (10)
Dolton, IL · 29 mi from Chicago (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleAirport pickup offered*Delivery up to 300 mi
to see if it's open
from $235/nightvia RVshare
Toilet Pit Vault
Viewing Platform Overlk
Walking
Water Access Park Lake
Water Access Reservoir
Water Drinking
Water Fillup Station
Waterfall
Waterfall Access

Nearby activities

AntiquingArt MuseumBicyclingBird WatchingBoatingBoating CanoeingBoating Jon PaddleBoating KayakingBoating PedalBoating PowerCanoe RentalCanoeingFishingFishing PierFishing Park LakeFishing River StreamGolfGolfingHikingHiking DifficultHiking ModerateHiking TrailHistoric SitesHorseback RidingInterpretive CenterInterpretive Exhibit DisplayInterpretive TrailsJet SkiingMusical PerformancesNature CenterPhotographyPicnickingPier FishingPrograms NaturePrograms RecreationalPutt PuttPutt Putt CourseRecreation ProgramsRentals Boats CanoeRentals Boats Jon PaddleRentals Boats KayaksSeasonal FestivalsSightseeingSkiing WaterStargazingSwimming Park LakeSwimming PoolSwimming ReservoirTennisTennis CourtTrails Difficult HikingTrails Hiking Walking EasyTrails Hiking ModerateVolleyballVolleyball NetWater SkiingWildflower ViewingWildlife Viewing
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non-electric
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012
non-electric
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016
non-electric
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018
non-electric
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022
non-electric
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025
non-electric
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026
non-electric
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031
non-electric
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035
non-electric
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047
non-electric
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081
non-electric
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094
non-electric
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098
non-electric
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099
non-electric
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100
non-electric
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104
non-electric
✓✓from $20
003
non-electric
✓✓from $20
005
non-electric
✓✓from $20
011
non-electric
✓✓from $20
013
non-electric
✓✓from $20
014
non-electric
✓✓from $20
015
non-electric
✓✓from $20
021
non-electric
✓✓from $20
024
non-electric
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027
non-electric
✓✓from $20
049
non-electric
✓✓from $20
050
non-electric
✓✓from $20
052
non-electric
✓✓from $20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (100 of 101 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 101 no-hookup sites
Road & site access
Listing 101 paved site driveways; 7 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 42 of 119 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $14/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 7751 S. CR. 890 W. (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Shades State Park, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundTurkey Run State Park7.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesYouth Tent 001: from $20/nightCheck availability on Indiana State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupPeaceful Waters Campground11.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates30/50 AMP Full Hookup RV Site: from $50/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeRaccoon Lake13.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite P01 · Primitive: from $14/nightCheck availability on ReserveAmerica ↗
  • Next closestTurkey Run Canoe & Camping8.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPrimitive Tent Site: from $28/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights45 sites open for every night

Turkey Run State Park

7.5 mi from Shades State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Indiana State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Turkey Run Canoe & Camping

8.9 mi from Shades State Park (straight-line) 4.4 · 68 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Peaceful Waters Campground

11.7 mi from Shades State Park (straight-line) 4.8 · 91 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites