“Ancient sandstone canyons carved by Sugar Creek, featuring 60-foot walls, narrow slot-like ravines, suspension bridge crossings, and deep forest canopy. Indiana's 'Little Grand Canyon' — genuinely dramatic geology rare for the Midwest.”
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TURKEY RUN STATE PARK'S SIGNATURE LANDSCAPE IS A NETWORK OF DEEP SANDSTONE CANYONS CUT BY SUGAR CREEK — NARROW RAVINES WITH 60-FOOT WALLS, CATARACTS, LOG JAMS, AND GNARLED CLIFF-TOP TREES. THE PARK'S SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER SUGAR CREEK PROVIDES A VISUALLY STRIKING ENTRY SEQUENCE. TRAIL 3 DESCENDS INTO DRAMATIC CANYON PASSAGES THAT FEEL GENUINELY ANCIENT AND REMOTE DESPITE BEING TWO HOURS FROM INDIANAPOLIS. THE TURKEY RUN INN PROVIDES RUSTIC CRAFTSMAN-ERA INTERIOR SPACES. INDIANA DNR REQUIRES A LI
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Permit Information
Permit Required
Type
Commercial Film/Photography License
Fee
Contact for fee
Contact
Indiana DNR
Contact Permit Office
✉️ dnr@dnr.IN.govLicense agreement required for all commercial use of Indiana DNR properties. Contact property manager first.
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