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Does McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn Allow EV Charging?

Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Spencer, Indiana.

Location

451 McCormick's Creek Park Road

Spencer, IN 47460

EV Charging Policy

Verified by official park websiteSource:in.govLast checked Sep 2026
EV Charging Stations Available
A Tesla charging station with 2 Tesla ports and 1 universal port will be installed at Canyon Inn this summer.

McCormick's Creek was Indiana's first state park, set aside in 1916 around a limestone canyon and a waterfall, and its Canyon Inn in Spencer, Indiana was one of several state park inns promised a Tesla station in 2016: 2 Tesla ports and 1 universal port. Those chargers went in, and today the inn shows up on Tesla's destination charging map as a place guests can plug in. Non-Tesla drivers should ask whether the universal port survived before counting on it. The chargers serve the inn's lot, so campers will need to drive over from the campground loops. The nearest DC fast charging is in Bloomington, about 11 miles away, with EV Connect, Tesla Supercharger, and ChargePoint stations. Greencastle is another option at roughly 26 miles, with Blink. With the Indiana University campus that close, a run into Bloomington for coffee and a fast charge makes an easy half-day errand.

DC Fast Charging Near McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn

  • Bloomington
    11 mi
    EV ConnectTesla SuperchargerChargePoint
  • Greencastle
    26 mi
    Blink

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, though not at your campsite. McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. The chargers serve the inn's lot, so campers will need to drive over from the campground loops.

McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. With the Indiana University campus that close, a run into Bloomington for coffee and a fast charge makes an easy half-day errand.

McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Bloomington, about 11 miles away, with EV Connect, Tesla Supercharger, and ChargePoint. Beyond that, Greencastle is about 26 miles away with Blink. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.

Mostly, yes. McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. The chargers serve the inn's lot, so campers will need to drive over from the campground loops.

It depends. McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises. With the Indiana University campus that close, a run into Bloomington for coffee and a fast charge makes an easy half-day errand.

McCormick's Creek State Park / Canyon Inn has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.

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