Clifty Falls area — Hardy Lake

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Nature preserve · South · 73 mi away

A quiet reservoir with a raptor rehabilitation center and long shoreline trails.

ReservoirMarshOak-hickory forest

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Scottsburg

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesRaptor center, Beach, Campground, Boat ramps

Official infoWebsite

Trails

ModerateShoreline Trail · 2.5 mi

EasyWetland Loop · 1 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Wetlands mini-lesson and five observations

Read the wetland lesson, then log five wetland species or habitat notes.

A time-limited challenge that follows the wave north through Indiana.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

18 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

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 July 2026