Compare two state parks.
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Showing Turkey Run and Shades.
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| Consider | Turkey Run State Park | Shades State Park |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Marshall | Waveland |
| Landscape | Sandstone ravines & Sugar Creek | Shaded ravines & sandstone cliffs |
| Why choose it | Explore sandstone ravines beside Sugar Creek. Trail 3 includes ladders, and some streambed sections can be impassable in high water. | Walk wooded ravines and sandstone cliffs above Sugar Creek, with separate options for campground, backpack and canoe camping. |
| Overnight options | Camping, the inn and inn-operated cabins are listed. Confirm the accommodation and its booking channel. | DNR lists several camping categories with different access. Confirm availability and the exact category in the state reservation system. |
| Important check | Use the current trail and road notices. Older travel posts may describe a ladder or approach differently from the current DNR listing. | The official page reviewed lists Trails 7 and 8 closed because of damaged structures. Read the current alert and select a permitted route. |