Charlestown State Park Campground Indiana

Charlestown State Park Overview

Charlestown State Park campground has 189 campsites set in a forested area near the Ohio River in southern Indiana, 8 miles east of I-65. The park was once the site of the Indiana Army Ammunition plant. You also may spot remnants of a 1920’s era amusement park.

The park’s large campground features AA sites (water, sewer, and electricity) as well as Class A sites (electricity only) and modern comfort stations. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a parking spurt, table, fire ring and grill.

The campground is open year round. Amenities include water, restrooms, trash collection and a dump station. There’s also a boat ramp, boat trailer lot, picnic area, playground, hiking and biking sales. Ice and firewood are also available to purchase at the park. Cell service is good in the area.

Charlestown State Park – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, water sports, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

You might also like the campground at Taylorsville Lake.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Playground
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing