Clifty Falls State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
State park in Indiana, United States
About Clifty Falls State Park
The most popular visitation time is December through June, when the falls are at their fullest. Clifty Falls entered the State Park system in 1920, and now covers more than1,400 acres (570 hectares). The Ice Age brought on the formation of Clifty Falls, when south flowing waters of Clifty Creek met the Ohio River, plunging two hundred feet high. Eventually the falls cut their way more than2mi (3.2km)into the bedrock. Now it's60ft (18m)high, slowly making its way upstream at around one-quarter inch a year. Many of the stone work and pathways got their start from the Madison and Indianapolis railroad being built in the area around 1852. The railroad went bankrupt, leaving excellent foot trails and a muddy rock strewn 600-foot tunnel accessible by the trails. 425 million year old shale and li
Where to Stay in Clifty Falls State Park
- 🏨Clifty Falls Inn
Clifty Falls State Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: