Clifty Falls State Park is an Indiana state park on 1,416 acres (573 ha) in Jefferson County, Indiana in the United States. It is 46 miles (74 km) northeast of Louisville, Kentucky. The park attracts about 370,000 visitors annually.Work out when and for how long to visit Clifty Falls State Park and other Madison attractions using our handy Madison trip itinerary builder tool.
On October 27, 1920, citizens of Madison, Indiana gave the land for the park, 570 acres (230 ha), to the state of Indiana at the suggestion of Richard Lieber. This was after a year's work by the citizens. A system of naturalist programs for Indiana state parks started in 1927, with Clifty Falls being one of the first four with one.
The park features Clifty Creek, Little Clifty Creek, and a canyon in which the sun only shines during midday.
It has many beautiful nature trails, especially those that go near Clifty Falls. The Clifty Inn is available for overnight guests, and the park contains a campground with sites for RV and tent campers.
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This is an Indiana State Park with a lovely, cozy Inn looking out on the Ohio river. We watched barges pass by as we had our meals. There are falls to view and many hiking trails. The Inn's...
This is an Indiana State Park with a lovely, cozy Inn looking out on the Ohio river. We watched barges pass by as we had our meals. There are falls to view and many hiking trails. The Inn's... more »
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Our family made its first trip to Clifty Falls. What a beautiful setting hidden in the SE corner of Indiana. The hiking provided a day full of exercise. Most of the trails are some category of...
Our family made its first trip to Clifty Falls. What a beautiful setting hidden in the SE corner of Indiana. The hiking provided a day full of exercise. Most of the trails are some category of... more »
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Oh my gosh, Clifty Falls State Park is BEAUTIFUL! Such a huge park filled with so much to see. As a plus size hiker, it's definitely doable but be prepared for stairs and inclines! So worth it though! Lots of beautiful bridges overlooking creeks and streams. Also a neat little cave to check out! (and cool down near, thanks to the air that shoots out of it - it's like nature's AC!) Highly recommend checking out if in the area/planning a day trip/or are wanting to have a picnic with a view!
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Top notch park with everything you can imagine to include a hotel, pool, camping spots and the highlight are the incredible hiking trails that can highlight a vacation or even day trip to the park. I felt the Tunnel trail was the best followed by trail number 7 that takes you to the Namesake Falls Clifty Falls. You will enjoy yourself even if there is not a lot of water fueling the several falls in the park.
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