Shakamak State Park
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| Shakamak | |
| Designation | State Park |
| Location | Indiana USA |
| Nearest Cities | Jasonville, Indiana |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 1,766 acres |
| Date of Establishment | 1929 |
| Governing Body | Indiana DNR |
[edit] Details
Shakamak State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States. It is located 30 miles southeast of Terre Haute, Indiana.
Shakamak's main attraction is its excellent fishing. Shakamak has several outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, paddle boating, row boating, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. The park offers rentals for cabins and campsites and is located just 3 miles from Jasonville, Indiana
[edit] History
Shakamak owes it's name to the indians and means "river of the long fish". The park is located approximately three miles from Jasonville, Indiana, who's town motto is "The Gateway to Shakamak".
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| Indiana State Parks |  |
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| Brown County - Chain O' Lakes - Charlestown - Clifty Falls - Falls of the Ohio - Fort Harrison - Harmonie - Indiana Dunes - Lincoln - McCormick's Creek - Mounds - O'Bannon Woods - Ouabache - Pokagon - Potato Creek - Prophetstown - Shades - Shakamak - Spring Mill - Summit Lake - Tippecanoe River - Turkey Run - Versailles - Whitewater Memorial - White River |
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