Every year we gather during St. Patrick's Day weekend to Bring in the Green at Charlestown State Park. This annual clean-up event helps get the park ready for Springtime visitors. We let Mother Nature determine how we serve. Some years we collect trash and debris from along the river trails and some years we clear invasive plants from public use areas. You'll need to dress for dirty work, bring gloves and yard equipment like hand pruners or bow saws if you have them. We're looking for sponsors for trash bags, water, and snacks for volunteers, and swag or gift items to thank them for their laobr. Please call/text Treva at (812) 896-5647 or email treva@mayortreva.com if you have any questions or would like to sponsor. Let's get our park ready for Spring!

Join us in the park office to learn more about what we do and how you can help at our upcoming events. We need you! We are a 100% volunteer group, and if you volunteer 40 hours in a year with us or at the park you can get a free DNR Annual Entrance Pass!

It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Great for first time Full Moon Hikers, Trail 2 is our easiest hike at 1.5 miles. We still recommend a hiking stick, good shoes and a red flashlight for this hike. Meet at the Clark Shelter.

IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Join us at the park office for our monthly friends meeting.

IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Join us at the park office for our monthly friends meeting!

Meet at the Rose Island parking lot for the first hike of the year led by park staff.

An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour Video Presentation about Prince Madoc, a Welsh Prince who is said to have lived on the Devil's Backbone.

Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about Rose Island, featuring stories told by those who were there. 

Come to the Nature Nook for this program all about Alien Plants that are invading our land!

Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about Prince Madoc, a Welsh Prince who is said to have lived on the Devil's Backbone.

An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.

Join us at the park office for our monthly board/planning meeting.

Stop by the Nature Nook for this fun fall-themed craft.

Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island.  Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior.  Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

Stop by the Nature Nook for this fun program about bones!

Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island.  Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior.  Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island.  Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior.  Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

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.

Meet at the River Overlook for this Rugged, 2.3-mile guided hike.