Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana’s second-largest state park, as your destination. This area has deep history rooted in both the Civil War and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Versailles State Park dedicated a CCC commemorative statue in 2010. Numerous fossils tell the story of an ancient sea that covered the region. During the Civil War, Morgan’s Raiders made their way through the area that is now the park. The town of Versailles was briefly under Confederate control.
Relax while fishing on the 230-acre lake where you can rent a rowboat, kayak or canoe. Get a workout and see the beauty of the park by taking a walk on one of the 4 the hiking trails or a ride any of the 9 the mountain bike trails. Bring your horses for the day to enjoy the more than 20 miles of horse trails. Steps to a scenic overlook at the dam are a prime spot to see herons and other aquatic wildlife. In fall, enjoy activities like the Versailles Pumpkin Show in the town of Versailles on the last weekend in September or the Bluegrass Festival on the first weekend of October. For Halloween festivities, visit the park the last weekend in October.
During the summer, pool hours may change because of weather and staffing. Please contact the property office for exact times before your visit.
Click here for a map and more information: VSP_brochure.pdf
ACTIVITIES
- Camping - Map: https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/versailles_electric_a_b_c_prt.pdf
- Electric / 226 sites
- Equestrian - Electric/ 9 sites
- Group Camp
- Youth Tent Camping Area
- Camp Store
- Dumping Station
- Picnic areas w/shelters
- Fishing
- Rental-Canoe, Rowboat, and Kayak
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boat Motor / Electric trolling only
- Swimming / Pool / Waterslide - Contact office for hours
- 4 Hiking Trails- Versailles State Park - Property map (in.gov)
- 9 Mountain Bike Trails - Versailles State Park - Property map (in.gov)
- 11 Horse Trails - Map: https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/versailles_horse_trail.pdf
- Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal)
EVENTS - 2023
- Feb 18 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
- April 1 Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- April 29 Art in Nature
- May 6 Mission Adventure Race
- July 1 Fireworks 9:30 - 10:30 PM
- July 22 Christmas in July
- Sept. 22-24 Hassmer Fest
Friends of Versailles State Park host monthly hikes and other events - see their Facebook page for more information.
For more information, please visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm
Mapping Address:
1387 U.S. 50 East
Versailles, IN 47042
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 205
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-6424
