This is a wonderful place to go on family hikes. I love the nature center there is lodging and a…read morebig swimming pool my favorite thing is going to Clement's and renting tubes. They have canoes and kayaks as well your Adventure awaits!

When you're polite to someone, it goes a really long way in customer service…read more We made a mistake and booked a campsite for the wrong day. They do not answer their phones and their policy says you must talk to the office for a cancellation. I called several days with no ability to speak with anyone. We did however book our tubing trip for the correct day. When we arrived we tried kindly explaining to the woman our situation. She was immediately combative and argumentative. She immediately went in defense mode. It was incredibly unprofessional and abrasive. We understand we made a mistake however we didn't deserve to be treated that way. Naturally we firmly and persistently argued back as we were approached in such a manner. Ultimately she did end up refunding us (allegedly - we did not receive it yet. But did get confirmation email we were refunded) but it was after a long awkward argument for really no reason. If the woman at the front office was polite from the get go we would have had a much better experience. The gentlemen who ran the tubing, said his name was Kim. He was very kind and professional. I would give this place another go because of his efforts in trying to make the situation more comfortable.

Beautiful, fun place to take the kids for summer!!! We had an absolute blast & can't wait to go…read moreback again. Perfect day!

Hi just finishing up camping this weekend and obviously too hot in this area, words the wise if you…read morewant to go and take a shower and cool off there's no adjustment in the heat the best thing to do if you want to cool shower as when you notice a whole bunch of people are using a shower go then cuz the lukewarm water gets slightly cooler instead of a 9:00 a.m. shower that the water's almost hot and for me I don't like a hot shower when it's 100° out, and if you're handicap obviously use the handicap shower it's got a two little room a bench inside a bench in the second room and plenty of body room to get dressed

Love it here. Small and quiet. Not far from other parks and don't have to deal with the camping…read moreissues that other parks have. It's very relaxing.

We are there everyweekend! Fishing on the lake is great…read more Well stocked baitshop. Modern sites large and, small with water and, electric. 2 Shower houses. They have abundant primitive campsites.

This is a members only bar & grill and community center. Membership is kinda pricey but its not…read morewithout its perks. Members enjoy cheap prices on drinks at the bar (and of good quality and quantity). The food is fairly good and at decent price. There are also various activities such as joining the Dart League or signing up for country line dancing classes. This place is not for everyone and its heavily populated by the older generations; however, cheap drinks and good company are here.

Completely new building. Very nicely done. Two meeting rooms. Nice kitchen area. Passenger…read morelounge. Clean bathrooms with added amenities like tooth brushes, combs, towels and mouthwash. There is a small area with a bathroom, phone and candy machine that is left unlocked for those after hour stops to wait out weather Self serve AVGAS.

Crawfordsville's airport designed for small aircraft, and equipped with beacon tower and 4500ft…read more(300 overrun) lighted runway. I was here once with my brother when he was training for his private pilots license. We went up with an easy take-off and landed pretty smooth. I thanked my brother for not killing me but I suspected the runway had to have been pretty good for him to land on it. Used for private and corporate use, they offer fuel and maitenance services to all. They also have training for those who want to get their private pilots license but I know its not cheap.

Our room was very neat and clean. Indoor pool is currently closed. staff very friendly and helpful…read more Restaurant a Buffett style only and a little pricey was probably only negative for us. Would have been nice to have been able to get a simple sandwich, breakfast etc... Next time will go to Rockville for some meals. Park and trails are beautiful.

Turkey Run Inn is, as you can probably guess, one of the state park inns. Located inside the Turkey…read moreRun State Park grounds not far from the main entrance, Turkey Run Inn is one of the smaller inns with a relatively modest 61 rooms in the main lodge. Turkey Run Inn definitely pulls off the rustic lodge vibe with a heavy woods decor. There's a full service dining room, Narrows Restaurant, and five buildings with cabin rooms along with five separate cabins. The inn also has more than 5,500 square-feet of meeting space. This was my primary reason for being here, though as I am a government-appointee to one of Indiana's boards (Trails Advisory) we lingered for most of the day and really explored the place. The inn has an indoor heated pool, though it was closed today. It does have some adaptive equipment for those with disabilities. There's also a gift shop here that I found actually quite nice. I ended up buying a Turkey Run State Park refrigerator magnet. There's a cool lounge area, again very rustic, with couches, rocking chairs, games, television, a fireplace (not used if the temp is over 60), and public restrooms. There's a covered veranda with rocking chairs available on the second floor. They have a unique game room, Gobbler's Arcade, open 24-hours (there are exceptions). It has video games, vending machines, a ping pong table. Satellite TV is available, and despite being quite rural there's complimentary wi-fi that worked throughout my visit. I ate at the restaurant upon my arrival. The menu's fairly basic, however, it should satisfy most. I ordered a simple burger with chips and an unsweetened iced tea. The bill came in at about $14. Because I was there with a group, people sort of knew my presence. People were friendly, and the server in the restaurant was quite nice. I did get my always desired refill. I appreciated the front-desk person as she helped me figure out directions - I'd gotten quite lost going to Turkey Run, but had no issues getting back home. The food was good, but nothing stand-out. I'd probably go a bit more experimental next time. I believe they usually go buffet, but I got there sort of close to the end of lunch hour. Still, they were quite hospitable. The Inn has a very nice concrete ramp at the main entrance. There are elevators and lifts as available. This is a very historic building, so accessibility isn't perfect. The lounge area notes per signage that the floor may have dips, etc. (Trust me, it does. Walk/roll carefully). The Inn does have accessible room options. This includes toilet guardrails and wheelchair accessibility. It is pretty basic, but it works. I did find some of the doors a bit heavy. While I found the drive obnoxious, the reward is quite nice with a truly lovely state park. I could easily see myself spending a weekend getaway here. It's also in Parke County (think covered bridges), so lots to do and see here.

This is an awesome hidden gem in Rockville, Indiana. The owner is the most gracious, giving…read moreperson, accommodations, food and atmosphere is outstanding! Just like a 2nd home!!!

We just returned from a two night stay at Bubblegum B&B. Elaine is such a sweet, friendly lady and…read moreattended to everything. She made us feel like one of her friends. The breakfast was very good too.

Billie Creek Village was a surprising hidden gem and a step back in history for us. I wanted to…read morevisit a couple covered bridges in Parke County and stumbled across this charming recreated 19th century village. There are three covered bridges in Billie Creek. One of the three bridges only accommodates foot traffic, while the other two are passable by car. Two of the bridges were relocated to the village from other parts of Parke County. The village itself is made up of about 20 historic buildings that have been relocated to the site. We were amazed that we could walk through the buildings and find period furnishings. I particularly like the information describing the history and inhabitants of the buildings. We saw two churches, a schoolhouse, log cabin and doctor's office. The school house contains its original furnishings and many books. The original modest home of Indiana's 10th governor, Joseph A. Wright, is on the site, complete with law books and a spinning wheel. We bought cookies at the Gaebler's Cafe, which also serves coffee and sandwiches. You can buy sodas and candy at the General Store. Behind the barn are Billy goats. There is a Civil War era house on the grounds, also. Restrooms are available and clean. Parking is free. Not all the buildings are wheelchair accessible, but several are. Billie Creek is a great place to bring kids to learn about early settlements in Indiana. Admission is free, but they do ask for donations to help with maintenance. Wear good walking shoes. I think they have vendors and other activities at the village during the Covered Bridge Festival.

One of the first things I noticed when I began traveling to Putnam County regularly during my…read morefather's illness and after his death was that Rockville, Indiana is not actually far from Putnam County. While Rockville is mostly known for the Covered Bridge Festival, it's also home to Billie Creek Village. Billie Creek is smack dab in Parke County. It takes its name from the nearby Williams Creek. It's a 70-acre history museum and park with around 38 historical buildings/structures and an abundance of antiques and such. Buildings are mostly mid-19th century to early 20th century. The 1913 Schoolhouse is considered a highlight. You'll likely think of a place like Conner Prairie when you visit, though truthfully I thought more of a place like Chesterfield (minus the alternative spirituality focus). There are three covered bridges (all on the National Register of Historic Places) Billie Creek has an interesting history. It has closed at least a couple times due to financial issues. It was purchased in 2022 and is currently free to visit the buildings (though there are events that do have a price and there's a general store and a cafe in the Gaebler building now). I will note that you can visit from 8am-4pm daily, however, the cafe is 6am-2pm. Buildings include an 1830s cabin, the general store, a village bank (was a 19th century post-office), a blacksmith shop, Burr Mill, Chataqua Pavilion, a doctor's office, Governor Wright Home, a maple syrup camp, refreshment stand (built in 1911), St. Joseph's Catholic Church (built in 1886), Union Baptist Church, and quite a bit more. There are events throughout the year - the website has been redeveloped (I submitted the new link) and is quite nicely done with the schedule. Is accessibility perfect? Definitely not. These are historic buildings and accessibility simply isn't always workable. However, it's better than expected. This is also a more casual experience. Don't go expecting all the scenes and scenarios and cosplay that you'll find at Conner Prairie - this is a historic village that for me is more relaxing, more immersive, and pretty amazing to experience in Rockville (which is, in itself, a beautiful area). If you're visiting the area, Billie Creek is a great stop along with the area's covered bridges and Raccoon Lake not too far away. For kids on summer vacation, this is definitely worth a stop!