While there are many parks in Indiana for tons of outdoor activities, only a few give you a glimpse into the past. At Turkey Run State Park in Marshall, you can camp, canoe, fish, hike, and more, but you’ll also get a rare chance to marvel at a true geological wonder. Within this state park, you can walk upon old sandstone gorges that give you a unique perspective of what our state must have been like millions of years ago, and it makes for an otherworldly experience. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a storybook after you view the rock formations in Turkey Run State Park.
Welcome to Turkey Run State Park!
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This beautiful state park in Marshall is a great outdoor adventure any time of year. It’s home to the beautiful Sugar Creek, plenty of hiking trails, campsites, and so much more.
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The main draw of this scenic state park, though, is the incredible geological makeup of the park.
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Throughout the park you’ll find the most fascinating rock formations to walk and climb upon.
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The sandstone bedrock is made up of Mansfield sandstone, which is named after the town of Mansfield in Indiana.
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There’s truly nothing like walking upon these sandstone ravines. The trails wind right through these rock formations, which are said to have formed over three hundred million years ago.
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While Turkey Run State Park is home to so many outdoor activities, there’s truly nothing like these sandstone canyons.
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To view a true geological wonder, head to Turkey Run State Park in Marshall and view these ancient rock formations for yourself!
Ro_Fishers / TripAdvisor To learn more about Turkey Run State Park, you can visit the DNR website right here.
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To learn more about Turkey Run State Park, you can visit the DNR website right here.
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Address: Turkey Run State Park, 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859, USA
