Shakamak State Park
State park in Indiana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shakamak State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States. It is located 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Shakamak State Park | |
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Location | Clay, Greene, and Sullivan counties, Indiana, United States |
Nearest city | Jasonville, Indiana |
Area | 1,766 acres (7.15 km2) |
Established | 1929 |
Visitors | 232,660 (in 2018–2019)[1] |
Governing body | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2969.htm | |
Shakamak State Park Historic District | |
Nearest city | Jasonville, Indiana |
Coordinates | 39°10′12″N 87°14′24″W |
Area | 685 acres (277 ha) |
Built by | CCC; WPA |
Architectural style | Park Rustic |
MPS | New Deal Resources on Indiana State Lands MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 00000199[2] |
Added to NRHP | March 15, 2000 |
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Shakamak's main attraction is its fishing. Shakamak has several outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, paddle boating, row boating, camping, fishing. The park offers rentals for cabins and campsites and is located just 3 miles (4.8 km) from Jasonville, Indiana. The park receives about 230,000 visitors annually.[1]