Join us for the Grand Opening of Ruble Park Saturday at 9 am. Here is our Itinerary and a map with tour locations. Ruble Park Opening Map 
Ruble Park Grand Opening
Join the VCPRD and Ivy Tech Community College of Terre Haute on Saturday, April 30th for the grand opening of Ruble Park! The event will kick off at Ivy Tech Community College with an official ribbon cutting and a 5K! The VCPRD will then be hosting guided tours of the various trails throughout the morning and early afternoon! Stay tuned for an official schedule of daily activities! We’re so excited to share the latest addition to the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department with you! 
Campground Host Positions
Do you love spending time outdoors and FREE camping? Being a campground host is the perfect opportunity for you!
Campground hosts spend the summer aiding in park employee duties and receive free camping amenities for the duration of our camping season (April 29, 2022 – October 16, 2022, at Fowler and Hawthorn and April 29, 2022 – November 1, 2022, at Prairie Creek Park). Positions are available on a month-to-month basis.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a campground host for the VCPRD, please contact our Assistant Superintendent Brian Gilbert at Brian.Gilbert@vigocounty.in.gov. If you have any questions, feel free to give our administrative office a call at 812-462-3392!
VCPRD Camping Seasons
Know before you reserve! Camping season may not be the same length at all Vigo County Parks Department campgrounds. Camping season at Hawthorn and Fowler Park runs from Friday, April 29th to Sunday, October 16th. Camping season at Prairie Creek Park runs from Friday, April 29th to Tuesday, November 1st! If you have any questions, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392!
Dewey Point Trailhead
Check out this video featuring IDNR Wabashiki Property Manager Scott McCormick discussing the VCPRD and IDNR partnership at the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area!
Pioneer Days Applications Due SEPTEMBER 3rd
To access Pioneer Days Application click HERE!
Tonight’s Movie in the Park event rescheduled for Saturday, July 10
Unfortunately due to the ongoing inclement weather we have decided to CANCEL tonight’s Movie in the Park event and RESCHEDULE for Saturday, July 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Looking forward to seeing you all at Hawthorn Park Saturday, July 10 for the Emperor’s New Groove! 
Pioneer Days Volunteer, Crafter, Food Vendor & Market Vendor Applications NOW Available!
2021 PIONEER DAYS
Volunteer, Crafter, Food Vendor and Market Vendor PDF Applications NOW available at: https://vigoparks.org/pioneer-days-2021/
Volunteer, Pioneer Craft Vendor/Demonstrator, Craft Vendor, and Food Vendor applications are available in PDF form below:
2021 Pioneer Days Volunteer Application
2021 Pioneer Days Crafter Application
2021 Pioneer Days Food Vendor Application
2021 Pioneer Days Market Vendor Application
For more information please contact our Natural Resource Programmer at Laura.Maloney@VigoCounty.in.gov -or- 812-462-3392.
Camp Reservations are LIVE!
Camping reservations are live!
To Book a site use the direct links.
Fowler Park: https://www.campspot.com/book/fowlerparkin
Hawthorn Park: https://www.campspot.com/book/hawthornparkin
Prairie Creek Park: https://www.campspot.com/book/prairiecreekparkin
To Make a Reservation:
1. Visit vigoparks.org and click the green and yellow Book Now button for the park where you’d like to camp! Book Now buttons are located on the landing page of our website and under the camping tab!
2. Select the dates for your stay and the total number of guests in attendance.
3. Select your site type (electric, electric w/water, or primitive) and select your site number.
4. Add your order to the shopping cart, review your order, and proceed to check out! Fill in all required fields.
5. Confirm your order and enjoy your stay!
Post Reservation Instructions
1. You will receive a confirmation email with your reservation information and an invoice.
2. Twenty-four (24) hours prior to your arrival, you will have the option to check-in online. Please review your reservation details before checking in. You will receive a confirmation email directly following the online check-in process.
(NOTE: you may also check in at the gatehouse upon your arrival. All campers making reservations at Prairie Creek Park MUST check in online. Thanks in advance!)
New Camping Reservation System!
We’re so excited to unveil our brand new camping reservation system to the public! As of today, campers will be able to reserve campsites via our website at www.vigoparks.org!
To reserve a campsite at Fowler Park, Hawthorn Park, or Prairie Creek Park, follow these simple steps:
1. Visit vigoparks.org and click the green and yellow Book Now button for the park where you’d like to camp! Book Now buttons are located on the landing page of our website and under the camping tab!
2. Select the dates for your stay and the total number of guests in attendance.
3. Select your site type (electric, electric w/water, or primitive) and select your site number.
4. Add your order to the shopping cart, review your order, and proceed to check out! Fill in all required fields.
5. Confirm your order and enjoy your stay!
You will receive a confirmation email and a copy of your invoice once you have confirmed your reservation. Twenty-four (24) hours prior to your arrival, you will have the option to check-in online! NOTE: All campers making reservations at Prairie Creek Park MUST check-in online. Thanks in advance!
To reserve a shelter or the barn, click on the red and yellow Book Now button for Shelter and Barn Rentals and select the facility that you would like to rent! Select the date(s) for your rental, fill in all required information, and pay your rental fee at the time of booking via the PayPal link!
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our administrative office at 812-462-3392. We’re so excited to share this with you!
