Turkey Run State Park
Marshall, IN
Turkey Run is a heavily wooded park situated on Sugar Creek. It is a great place to hike and has a few waterfalls on the property.
Specialty Species:
Warblers: Many warblers pass through the area during the spring and fall, but the main attraction are the nesting Hooded and Worm-eating Warblers.
Where to Bird:
- Nature Center
- Trail 1
- Trails 3 & 4
Nature Center: Check the nature center viewing window to see many common feeder birds.
Trail 1: Hike this trail for migrant warblers and the chance to see nesting Worm-eating Warblers.
Trails 3 & 4: Hike these trails to look for nesting Worm-eating Warblers.
Hours:
7 am – 11pm
Fees:
$4 Monday -Thursday
$5 Friday - Sunday for Indiana plates
$7 Daily for non-Indiana plates
Accessiblity:
Most trails are very rugged and not handicap accessible.
Trails:
14 miles of hiking trails
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
3-4 Hours
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the North: Take SR-231/SR-43/SR-32 South out of Crawfordsville. Turn right (west) onto SR-47, after turning onto SR-47 stay in the left lane to stay on SR-47. Go 21.8 miles and turn right (north) into Turkey Run State Park.
From the South: From the intersection of US-36 and US-41 in Rockville, take US-41 North. After 8 miles, turn right (east) onto SR-47. Go 1.7 miles and turn left (north) into Turkey Run State Park.
Address:
8121 East Park Road
Marshall, IN 47859
765-597-2635
Nearby Birding:
Shades State Park
Pine Hills Nature Preserve