Advance copies of the 2022 Indiana State Parks special events calendar are available in PDF format by emailing specialevents@dnr.IN.gov. You can request a hard copy by calling (317) 232-4140.
This calendar offers a high-level listing of events and dates for the entire year for those who are planning vacations and weekend trips to coincide with their favorite activities.
Events on the 2022 calendar range from winter bald eagle watches and full moon hikes in several locations to dates for Easter egg hunts, paddling events, fireworks, organized runs and walks like Volksmarches, holiday buffets at inns, and fall festival weekends at DNR properties across the state.
Individual events with additional details will also be posted by properties on the DNR calendar, which you can see at calendar.dnr.IN.gov or by visiting interpretiveservices.IN.gov. Events are also posted at nature centers and park gates. Some state parks also offer periodic electronic newsletters with event details. A list of these is at Subscribe at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDNR/subscriber/topics, where you can select individual parks under State Parks.
“In addition to these special events, our interpretive naturalists offer a wide range of daily hikes, talks, and other outdoor experiences to introduce and connect Hoosiers to our natural and cultural resources throughout the year,” said Ginger Murphy, deputy director of Indiana State Parks.
For camping reservations, visit camp.IN.gov (available 24 hours) or call 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746) between noon and 8 p.m. Reservations can now be made year-round up to six months in advance to ensure that you have your favorite campsite.
For reservations at Indiana State Park Inns, visit IndianaInns.com or call 1-877-LODGES1 (1-877-563-4371).