Parking
Use designated parking. For Elliott Woods, follow the official map's trail access rather than treating every roadside opening as an entrance.
Check the sourceWoods & camping · Southwest Vigo County
Prairie Creek Park
Make a woodland walk part of your camping or picnic day. Prairie Creek combines a campground, play area and nearby Elliott Woods Nature Preserve.
What you’ll find.
- Walking trails
- Fishing
- Camping
- Playground
- Picnic shelter
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Ball field
- Restrooms
- Disc golf
YOUR VISIT
Plan your visit.
- Address
- 3230 West French Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802
- Hours
- Published county policy: 6 a.m.–11 p.m. April 1–November 2; dawn–dusk otherwise. Check closures before travel.
- Fees
- General day-entry pricing is not stated on the park page. Camping, cabins and shelter rentals are charged separately.
- Contact
- 812-898-2279
Managed by
Vigo County Parks & Recreation
Access & getting around.
Contact the park to discuss the route and facilities you need.
Ask about step-free routes, surfaces, slopes, accessible restrooms and construction.
Make it your kind of day.
Check campsite availability and book with the operator.
Check camping on CampspotShelter and facility rentals are arranged through the park operator.
Shelter rental informationKNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The useful details.
Trail choice
Elliott Woods has a published 1.5-mile trail. The main park also has a continuous walking route described by the county as moderate.
Check the sourceSurface & access
Detailed grades, surfaces and step-free facility connections have not been verified. Ask staff about your intended route before bringing a stroller or mobility device.
Check the sourcePets
County policy requires a leash of six feet or less and cleanup.
Check the sourceCampground arrival
The county says Prairie Creek campers must check in online. Follow the instructions in the booking confirmation.
Check the sourceSource review: 2026-10-09. These are published operator details, not a recent on-site inspection.
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Before you head out.
Check with the operator for weather, maintenance and seasonal changes. This guide does not have a live open/closed feed.
A little more about Prairie Creek Park.
Choose Prairie Creek when a walk in the woods is as important as time around the campsite. Elliott Woods offers a defined route to plan around, while the main park lets a group split time between a picnic, play and other recreation. Take the official map so the preserve and the park's activity areas are easier to distinguish.
If staying overnight, check the individual site description for services, vehicle fit and the final charge. The county specifically asks Prairie Creek campers to check in online. Complete that step before you depend on finding a staffed gatehouse.
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Sources & review date
Official source · Reviewed Oct 9, 2026
Supporting source · Homepage July 7 2026 post describes Course William disc golf; May 7 post describes May 23 2026 opening.
Supporting source · Published county policy covers seasonal park hours, parking and pets.
Supporting source · The preserve description gives a 1.5-mile trail length.
Supporting source · Official camping instructions specify online check-in for Prairie Creek.