Indiana State Parks to offer free admission on May 4
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— To celebrate the second day of their Welcome Weekend and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced that admission to all Indiana State Parks will be free.
Campgrounds will be open, as well as comfort stations with water turned on for the season for those looking to camp. Multiple activities are also being planned for several of the Hoosier State's parks. Some examples include the fungi walk at the Indiana Dunes State Park, a campfire building class at Chain O' Lakes State Park, and a talk featuring ways to bring more hummingbirds into your backyard at Fort Harrison State Park. May 4 will also be a Free Fishing Day, meaning you do not need a state fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana's public waters. To find out what events the State Park closest to you has planned for Welcome Weekend, you can check the Indiana DNR calendar at this link or the specific property's Facebook page.
'We're excited to welcome back longtime visitors, and we also warmly invite anyone who's never visited,' said Ginger Murphy, Deputy Director of Indiana State Parks. 'Our parks offer beautiful scenic views, camping and healthy outdoor activities, nature centers for learning about Indiana's history and natural resources, and delicious dining and restful lodging at our inns.'
A 25% discount on entry will also be valid from May 5 until May 14, using the code SPRING25; some restrictions apply. Indiana State Parks Inns will also be offering a 25% discount for their Spring special when booking two consecutive nights until May 22. A complete list of Inns and restrictions on the sale can be found at this link. To find a state park near you and their events, you can use this link, and if you've never been to one of Indiana's State Parks, you can visit this link for helpful tips.
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