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.
David S / TripAdvisor
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.
Ralph S / TripAdvisor
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!
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To learn more about Turkey Run State Park, you can visit the DNR website right here.

Have you ever been to this fascinating park in Marshall? Did you walk upon the rock formations? What was it like? We’d love to hear about your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Don’t forget to then go share photos with us in our Indiana Nature Lovers Facebook group, or by using the hashtag #onlyinindiana on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

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Turkey Run State Park, 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859, USA