Whitewater Memorial State Park — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Southeast · 63 mi away

Silver Creek Lake with bridle trails through beech-maple woods in the Whitewater valley.

LakeBeech-maple forestOld field

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39.6094, -84.9856

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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 Liberty

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

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

AmenitiesBeach, Boat rental, Campground, Cabins

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyLakeside Trail · 2 mi

ModerateHornbeam Nature Preserve Loop · 1.2 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Find three signs without seeing the animal

Tracks, chewed cones, feathers, woodpecker holes — evidence counts.

Photograph from several angles. The app never confirms edibility.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

24 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