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State park · South · 80 mi away
Fossil-rich creek beds, four waterfalls and a boulder-strewn canyon above the Ohio.
CanyonCreek bedSlope forest
Map
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38.7628, -85.4200
Plan your visit
Hours7am to 11pm · open now
Fee$7 in-state vehicle
Best seasonsMarch for full waterfalls
ParkingNorth and south gate lots
EntrancesNorth gate SR 62, South gate Clifty Drive
RestroomsYes
PetsLeashed pets welcome
AccessibilityPaved canyon overlooks, Accessible inn and restrooms
AmenitiesNature center, Inn, Overlook shelters
Official infoWebsite
Trails
Very ruggedTrail 7 — Creek Bed · 1.5 mi
ModerateTrail 5 — Hoffman Falls · 1 mi
Likely to see hereGuide
Challenges here
Document three fungi without touching them
Photograph from several angles. The app never confirms edibility.
Complete a Leave No Trace checklist
Seven habits that keep a preserve worth returning to.
Offline pack
Map, trails and species list
25 MB · not downloaded
Safety and etiquette
Report a problem hereTrail damage, trash, broken signs, invasive species
Creek-bed routes close when water is high.
Fossil collecting is prohibited in the park.
Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.
Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed April 2026