Episode 1Travel & OutdoorsWest Central

Shakamak State Park: A Family by Choice in the Campground

IN the Parks·Allison Martin·Apr 15, 2026·31 min
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Show Notes

Shakamak State Park is a park for campers: group camps, cabins, campgrounds, primitive camping, and even deluxe duplex cabins! In the episode, you’ll hear from some of the park's camp hosts (who are also Friends group volunteers) about how they developed a community in the campground and created their family by choice!

Check out the Friends of Shakamak site to save the date for Christmas in July and the October Halloween weekend.

You are going to learn about:

  • The Olympic Trials event held at Shakamak

  • Incredible camping options at the park

  • Community-building events hosted by the park’s volunteers

  • The best spots to see the sun rise and set in the park

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Episode Details
Show
IN the Parks
Category
Travel & Outdoors
Topic
IN the Parks
Region
West Central
Duration
00:31:00
Published
Apr 15, 2026
About the Host
Allison Martin
Allison Martin
Host · IN the Parks

Allison Martin tells the stories behind Indiana's state parks: the best trails, the campgrounds, the history and the corners worth the drive.

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Chapters

  1. 00:27History of Shakamak State Park
  2. 01:49Meet the New Park Manager
  3. 03:00The Meaning of the Park’s Name
  4. 03:35Learn About the Park’s Lakes
  5. 04:03The Olympic Trials
  6. 05:35From Beach to Pool
  7. 06:05Fishing Tips
  8. 06:44Camping options
  9. 06:54The Civilian Conservation Corps Group Camp History and Amenities
  10. 09:39Family Cabin Features
  11. 10:41Nicer Cabins B, C, and D
  12. 11:38Lakeview Duplexes
  13. 12:41Campground Features
  14. 13:22The Culture in the Campground
  15. 13:55Meet the Camp Hosts
  16. 15:03Camp Host Responsibilities and Perks
  17. 16:35What Makes Camping Special
  18. 18:18Creating a Family by Choice

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