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CAMPGROUNDS:
Group Camps

NOTICE: McCormick's Creek State Park was severely damaged by a tornado on Friday, March 31, 2023. The park is open for limited use: the Nature Center, Canyon Inn, cabins, most shelters, and some trails are open and operating. The campground and some park trails remain closed.

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Electric Sites | Primitive Sites | Group Camps | Youth Tent Area | Rules | Rates & Reservations

Group Camp barracksMcCormick's Creek State Park features two ADA accessible group camps, Camp McCormick and Camp Na Wa Kwa, that are available from the last weekend of March through the first Weekend of November. During June, July and August, rentals are accepted only by the full week, Sunday to Sunday. Otherwise there is a minimum 2 night rental.

Each group camp accommodates 25-100 people in 4 sleeping barracks that have electric lights, 4 electrical outlets, a smoke detector, modern toilets and no heat or A/C. Each barrack sleeps 25 people in 13 sets of bunk beds (no pillows or bedding provided). A central shower house is shared by both group camps (no towels provided).

Both camps contain separate accommodations for the cooks and leaders. The Cook's Cabin sleeps 4 (in 2 sets of bunk beds) and includes 3 electrical outlets, a smoke detector, and no heat or A/C. The Leaders' Cabin sleeps 4 (in 2 sets of bunk beds) and features 4 electrical outlets, a smoke detector, and no heat or A/C.

Each camp also includes a large capacity dining hall that seats 100 people. The commercial kitchens are equipped with commercial size gas stoves with 6 burners, griddle top and 2 ovens, grills, walk-in freezers and refrigerators, and sinks with hot and cold water, commercial can openers, stainless steel tables with shelves, 2 electrical outlets, coffee makers, and modern toilet facilities. In addition, all utensils, dishes and silverware (no towels or cleaning supplies) are provided. There is also a fireplace in the dining hall - bring your own firewood.

There is also an amphitheatre in the area that is shared by both camps (unless otherwise reserved). Contact the park for information on its use.

Rules of Use:

  1. Check-In time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Early check-ins or late check-outs, if available, will be an additional charge.
  2. Group Campers may not hang, tape, staple, or otherwise affix anything to the facilities.
  3. Each group must clean the group camp and shower house before departure and must contact the park office before check-out for final inspection of camp facilities.
  4. Fires are allowed only in designated areas.
  5. Non-smoking areas must be observed.
  6. Group campers must pay the initial gate entrance fee. Then gate passes will be given to group campers for the remainder of their stay.
  7. Pets are not allowed in group camp buildings or area.
  8. Must be 21 years of age to rent.
  9. No other camping units are allowed in group camps.

Group Camp Rates:

Nightly: $400

Note: Rates do not include taxes.

Group Camp Reservation Policies:

  • Camps may be reserved a maximum of one year in advance, and a minimum of two days in advance.
  • One night reservations are not allowed in the group camps.
  • Weekend stays are either Thursday & Friday, Friday & Saturday, or Saturday & Sunday.
  • During June, July, and August, rentals are accepted only by the full week, Sunday to Sunday.
  • Cancellations or any changes to the reservation should be handled through the call center up until one day prior to arrival.
  • Occupancy is limited to two weeks.

  Click here for a printable map of the Group Camps with full rules (PDF file).

Interested in other such state run campgrounds in Indiana?
Check out this great Indiana State Park & Reservoir Guide.

 

 
 


Note: This is not the official Park website. However, it is the most complete and easy-to-use site, with everything you need to plan a trip to McCormick's Creek State Park.