Charlestown State Park

Rising Star Casino and Resort RV Park in Rising Sun Indiana is a campground or RV park that provides facilities for tourists. Generally these campgrounds are located near points of interest or are designed to accommodate novice campers and RV travelers. If you are a tourist this location may be right for you.

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Charlestown State Park advisories

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• Description

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  Once a largely undeveloped portion of the huge (15,000-acre) Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is located in southern Indiana. The park is easily accessible, located 8 miles east of I-65, on State Road 62. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, with elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has much to offer the visitor with its rugged hills and deep ravines. While hiking the rugged terrain you will see Devonian fossil outcrops and areas of karst sinkhole topography. Bird watchers will enjoy the 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and an occasional bald eagle.

• Activities
  • Hiking Trails
  • Picnic areas w/shelters (Shelter Reservations)
  • Fishing, along 14 Mile Creek bank on Trail 3
  • Playground Equipment
  • Camping
  • Interpretive Naturalist Services (seasonal)

  Camping - See campground maps under MAPS tab

  • Full Hookup / 60 sites
  • Electric / 132 sites
  • Campground Reservations

  INFORMATION

• Trails

  DESCRIPTION OF HIKING TRAILS

  Note: For trail locations, view the property map under the MAPS tab.

  1. RUGGED (2.4 miles)—Begins at the Trail 1 parking lot and follows an existing gravel road a short distance before turning to the left and slowly descending into the Fourteenmile Creek valley. It then meanders through dense floodplain forest before climbing up the valley wall to wind along rock outcrops and abutments. A lower portion of the trail offers scenic views of Fourteenmile Creek before climbing again as it returns to the parking lot. Spring wildflowers along portions of this trail will treat the hiker to stunning displays. Wildlife, songbirds, and birds of prey may be seen along this trail.

  2. MODERATE (1.4 miles)—Begins in the picnic area and follows several stream ravines as it circles back to return to the picnic area. The middle section of this trail runs along hillsides heavily forested with mixed deciduous hardwoods, bridges several small ravines, and offers scenic views of several small cascading falls and rock-bottom streams.

  3. RUGGED (2.1 miles)—The trail begins with a very steep road grade that once led to a footbridgeover Fourteenmile Creek. The bridge provided access to Rose Island, a 1920s amusement park. The Rose Island facilities were damaged beyond repair by the 1937 flood, and the bridge was removed once the Army bought the land in the 1940s. Good areas for stream-bank fishing can be reached by following the gravel portion of Trail 3 to Fourteenmile Creek. The middle section of this trail is very scenic with views of Fourteenmile Creek, rock cliffs high above the trail, abundant spring wildflowers, and mixed deciduous forests.

  4. Rugged (2.9 miles)—Trail 4 begins at same parking lot as Trail 3. Beginning on gently rolling land, this trail soon begins to descend into mixed hardwood forests as it follows tributaries of Fourteenmile Creek. At about the halfway point, hikers will see commanding views of Fourteenmile Creek from a bluff more than 100 feet above the water. High quality woodlands and striking wildflower displays are found on this trail.

  5. MODERATE (1.2 miles)—Conveniently located in the campground near site 17, this trail is easily accessed. Descending a wooded ravine, the trail ultimately comes to a platform overlooking Fourteenmile Creek. Winding back up the hillside, the trail ends where it started, so it’s a short walk back to your campsite. Non-campers can enjoy this trail by parking in the overflow lot and hiking the .3-mile leg to the main loop.

  6. RUGGED (2.3 miles)—This scenic trail starts across the road from the Riverside Overlook and runs along the top of the river bluff. The bluff top offers glimpses of the Ohio River and Twelvemile Island, and overlooks the boat ramp. A bridge crosses a natural waterfall and descends to the old Charlestown Landing site, where locals used to send and receive goods by boat pre-1940s. From there it is a stroll back along the bluff bottom. Enjoy the towering bluffs. During spring, there is an abundance of wildflowers.

  PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS.

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Camping Near Rising Star Casino Indiana

A town of roughly 2,300, Rising Sun sits along the banks of the Ohio River in southeastern Indiana. The arrival of casino gambling in the late 1990s added a major new attraction to this quiet river town only 40 miles southwest of Cincinnati, Ohio. Stroll the town’s charming downtown shopping district, relax along the tranquil riverfront, or try your luck at the local casino, open 24/7. Campers can choose from four campgrounds within 20 miles of town.

Little Farm on the River RV Park Camping Resort

Only 2 miles north of downtown Rising Sun, Little Farm on the River RV Park Camping Resort (littlefarmresort.com) offers campers two main camping areas. The first clings to the banks of the Ohio River with sweeping river views, and the second is clustered around a pond stocked with hungry catfish. Between the two areas, Little Farm has 186 sites -- 172 with full hookups and 14 with water and electric only -- that can accommodate RVs or tents. If you arrive without camping gear, you can rent a small or large cabin or set up housekeeping in the resort’s rental trailer. Open year-round, the campground has a wide array of amenities, including an Olympic-size pool, two pavilions, two playgrounds, a snack bar, a miniature golf course, sports courts, a recreation hall with fireplace, hayrides and golf cart rentals.

Campshore Campground

Campshore Campground (campshoreontheriver.com) lies along the banks of the Ohio River just a short drive north of Rising Sun’s Rising Star Casino. Campshore’s 113 RV sites include 55 with full hookups and 58 with water/electric; 64 sites are pull-throughs that can accommodate larger rigs. For tent camping, the campground offers an additional 190 campsites with no hookups. Also available are a limited number of rental cabins. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, boat ramps, sports courts, a playground, a picnic pavilion, a gift shop and a bathhouse with showers and restrooms. Campshore is typically open for camping from early May to early November.

Indian Springs Campground

Reserved exclusively for RVs, Indian Springs Campground (indianspringscampground.com) is 17 miles north of Rising Sun in the town of North Bend, Ohio. Clustered around the campground’s 16-acre lake are 64 RV sites with full hookups; 13 sites are pull-throughs. Open year-round, Indian Springs has a number of amenities, including a game room, a barber shop, a bathhouse with restrooms and showers, coin-operated laundry facilities, boat rentals, a playground and a walking trail.

Follow the River RV Resort

Open year-round and reserved for RVs only, Follow the River RV Resort (followtheriverrvresort.com) is 19 miles south-southwest of Rising Sun in the Indiana river town of Florence, which also has a casino resort of its own. The resort’s 160 sites have full hookups, including cable TV. The campground’s centerpiece is a lake that offers catch-and-release fishing for campers. Other facilities and services include a clubhouse, a camp store, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a volleyball court, a playground, a paved biking and hiking trail, a game room, showers and restrooms.

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