Upcoming Events
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation is provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot fir this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes prior to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
Campground Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet from the Campground Gatehouse and see how many items you can find in 1-hour.
Guided Rose Island Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to being hike down the hill to Rose Island. Transportation down and back up the hill is provided for those in need.
Once in a Blue Moon Hike
Join us for a special "Once in a Blue Moon' hike to Rose Island! Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot. We recommend good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight for all Full Moon Hikes.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
Raptor Day
See live bird's of Prey from the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center. Other bird themed activities throughout the day.
June Full Moon Hike
Meet at the Clark Shelter for this month's full moon hike on trail 2, our easiest full moon hike at 1.5-miles, this is great for first timers! As always, good shoes a hiking stick and a red flashlight are recommended for all full moon hikes.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
July Full Moon Hike
Meet at the Trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this Rigged, 2.1-mile hike on trail 3. As always, a hiking stick, good pair of shoes and a red flashlight are recommended.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
August Full Moon Hike
Meet at the Campground Gatehouse for this 2-mile moderate hike on trail 5. We recommend good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight for all full moon hikes.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
September Full Moon Hike
Meet at the trail 1 parking lot for this Rugged, 2.4-mile hike on trail 1. Good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight are recommended for all full moon hikes.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
A Haunting Good Time
Our Annual Halloween weekend! Details will be posted closer to event date.
October Full Moon Hike
Meet at the Clark Shelter for this month's Full Moon Hike on trail 2, a moderate 1.5-mile trail, great for first time night hikers. We recommend good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight for all full moon hikes. Note Special Start time due to our Halloween weekend activities.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
November Full Moon Hike
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this rugged, 2.1-mile hike on trail 3. Good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight are recommended for all full moon hikes.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
Cemetery Hike
Meet at the Trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this 2-mile guided hike to one of the park's Pioneer Cemeteries.
Guided Rose Island Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to being hike down the hill to Rose Island. Transportation down and back up the hill is provided for those in need.
Sensory Hike
Meet at the Oak Shelter for this night time hike where you will test your senses!
Campground Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Campground gatehouse and see how many items you can find in 1-hour!
Souvenir Tie Dy T-Shirts
Call 812 256-5600 today to reserve your space for this popular program! Cost is $15 per shirt and includes a "Take a Hike at Charlestown State Park" T-shirt. Program is at the Nature Nook.
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot fir this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes prior to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
The Indiana Army Ammunition Plant Video Presentation
Come to the Nature nook for this 1-hour video presentation about the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, which once occupied the land that is now Charlestown State Park.
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation is provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
Guided Rose Island Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to being hike down the hill to Rose Island. Transportation down and back up the hill is provided for those in need.
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot fir this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes prior to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
Rose Island Guide Tour Series
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to begin hike down hill to Rose Island. Transportation is provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need.
Morning Bird Walk
Meet at the Oak Shelter for this morning stroll in search of songbirds.
Friends Gathering
Meet at the park office to discuss upcoming events and opportunities.
May Full Moon Hike
Meet at the Trail 1 parking lot for this Rugged, 2.4-mile hike under the light of the full moon. We recommend good shoes, a hiking stick and a red flashlight for all full moon hikes.
Spring Wildflower Hike
Meet at the trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this guided, 3-mile hike on trail 4 in search of wildflowers.
Rose Island Guided Tour
Meet at the Trail's 3 and 4 parking lot for this 2-hour guided tour of Rose Island. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill for those in need. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
Spring Wildflower Hike
Meet at the Ohio River Overlook for this guided 2.4-mile hike on trail 6 in search of wildflowers.
Habitat Restoration
Learn about the work happening at the park to improve the habitat and what you can do to help.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet from the Nature Nook and see how many items you can find in one hour.
Summers Day at Rose Island Video Presentation
Come to the Nature nook for this 1-hour video presentation featuring stories of Rose Island told by those who were there!
Spring Wildflower Hike
Meet at the Campground gatehouse for this guided, 2-mile hike on trail 5 in search of wildflowers.
Plant this, not that
Many popular landscape plants are actually invasive. Come to the Nature nook and learn what makes them bad, as well as what native plants are better choices!
Spring Wildflower Hike
Meet at the Oak shelter for this guided, 2-mile hike on trail 2 in search of wildflowers.
City of Charlestown Tree Planting
Click the image below to sign up for this event. Volunteer hours for this event can be applied to the state park volunteer hours as well!
