Few People Know There’s A Beautiful State Park Hiding In This Tiny Indiana Town

There are hundreds of small towns in Indiana; some of them are so small that there's a population of less than 200, but most of our small towns tend to have a population of around 1,000-2,000 people. Take, for example, the town of Jasonville; Jasonville's population as of the 2020 census was just 1,966 people, making it the epitome of a Hoosier State small town. Jasonville is a little more than just a small town, though - it's also home to one of Indiana's most beautiful state parks! A visit to Jasonville will never be complete without also visiting Shakamak State Park, and it's an adventure you'll always treasure.

Welcome to Shakamak State Park, which is home to 400 amazing acres of lakes, fishing, hiking, camping, and more.

There are almost as many things to do here as there are people in Jasonville. It may not be overly enormous, but boy, it's fun.

It's probably most famous for its fishing, though - after all, it's only got three lakes!

If you happen to enjoy boating or being on the water, well, we suppose this is the perfect place for you to relax, unwind, and get wet.

Of course, if you're not exactly keen on lake water, that's fine - there's also a nice, clean swimming pool (complete with slides).

Should you decide you don't want to leave, that's perfectly understandable: just camp here for a while.

The options are plentiful; choose from eight full hook-up sites, 114 electric sites, 42 non-electric sites, a group camp, and more.

Whether you prefer the luxuries of modern camping or you'd rather go primitive with it, no worries - it's all happening here.

While you're around, you'll also want to explore the seven awesome hiking trails on the grounds.

None of them are overly difficult; they're all rated as easy or, in the harshest case, moderate. They're great for almost all hikers and mountain bikers.

The most obvious conclusion here is this: a trip to Jasonville is not a trip to Jasonville without a visit to Shakamak.

For more information about the park, including how to reserve camp spots and more, be sure to visit the official Department of Natural Resources website. Can't seem to get enough of all the amazing hiking and camping in Indiana? Us, either. You'll definitely want to check out some of the all-time best secluded campsites in Indiana.

What are your favorite Indiana state parks? Let us know in the comments!