McCormick's Creek State Park to receive $25M campground rebuild

McCormick's Creek State Park Indiana Department of Natural Resources campground reconstruction tornado recovery state park amenities

Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have announced a $25 million project to rebuild the campground at McCormick's Creek State Park. The facility has been closed since an EF-3 tornado struck the area on March 31, 2023, causing significant destruction to the campground and surrounding trees.

The new 65-acre campground will feature 224 total campsites, including 192 full-hookup sites equipped with electricity, water, and sewer connections, as well as 32 primitive sites for tent camping. The upgraded site will also include a new gatehouse, a camp store, three comfort stations, playgrounds, and extensive landscaping with new tree plantings.

Construction bids are expected to open on October 20, 2026, with the new campground projected to welcome visitors in the summer of 2028. While the campground remains closed, other parts of the park, such as the Canyon Inn, cabins, and nature center, remain open to the public.

Entities

Brandt Baughman · Indiana · Indiana Department of Natural Resources · McCormick's Creek State Park · Mike Braun

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[● 3 SOURCES] The campground has been closed since an EF-3 tornado struck on March 31, 2023. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The new campground will cover approximately 65 acres. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The new campground is expected to open in summer or late summer 2028. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The site will include 224 total campsites, consisting of 192 full-hookup sites and 32 primitive sites. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Construction bids are scheduled to open on October 20, 2026. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Amenities will include a new gatehouse, camp store, comfort stations, and playgrounds. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The state has unveiled plans for a $25 million campground project at McCormick's Creek State Park. newstalk1280.com · www.wishtv.com · womiowensboro.com

Sources

We Finally Know What's Coming to McCormick's Creek Campground [newstalk1280.com]

8 days ago

McCormick’s Creek State Park campground to get $25M upgrade after tornado [www.wishtv.com]

8 days ago

We Finally Know What's Coming to McCormick's Creek Campground [womiowensboro.com]

8 days ago