Out of state costs $9.00. Parking great. Lots of small stairs both wooden/ stone. Great cardio though and beautiful views! Yes it was totally worth all the effort to see and hear the falls. read more

I staying in the campground while I was here. The waterfalls were dried up, but the hiking was still gorgeous. It was a little rigorous (we walked straight up a hill for about half a mile on a trail). The campground bathrooms were a little dirty with bugs and spiderwebs, and mud on the ground in the showers. Also, there is no water hookup for a camper. read more

We love this State Park and the Inn. It is clean, staff is friendly, trails are gorgeous (but I agree, not all are for the casual walker). The pool at the Inn isn't huge, but it's big enough and is kept up very well. The pool in the park is very nice too. This week we ended up here on some rainy days. Still lots to do in the area and at the Inn. At the Inn we swam, played some board games provided, and had our meals at the restaurant. The park is just moments away from Historic Madison, so we took in some shops and other attractions. Park is nearby to a movie theatre too if that is your interest. read more

There trail are recommended! But the pool is a 1 star no layout chairs and the slide is three ft deep. My cousin hit his foot on the ground right when he hit the water and scraped the whole side of his foot and I hit my foot on the concrete as well. The camp store is great and the campsites are very nice. It's not that big there's not much to do except the pool and trails. read more

We absolutely love camping here. Love the hikes and scenery. We occasionally go into downtown Madison to walk around the shops and to get yummy pizza at The Red Pepperoni. read more

Out of all the state parks I have been to here in Indiana, this one rates as my second best. The few interactions I've had with park staff they're friendly and helpful. Most of the trails are rugged which excites me as I like the challenge and usually the more rugged the trail, the more cool stuff you can see. We came back to Clifty Falls as in Oct the creeks were pretty dry and unimpressive. We were told that January to June is the best time to see all the waterfalls and I was not disappointed at all. The falls were pretty and it was fun climbing on all the rocks to try and get all the best shots. The public spaces appear to be clean and well maintained. It even seems that some of the railings and bridges have been recently rebuilt. There are a few trails that I'm still wanting to do, and will be back again. read more

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Unfortunately ut was rainy on our trip so we only really got to enjoy it Friday night. They have a cool nature center and cool trails that you can actually walk underneath a waterfall. Several trails here and an observation center. A good day trip from Indianapolis as it is only two hours away and is such a pretty area in the southern part of Indiana. read more

Snow and wind in the winter. But the place is a charm. Beautiful! It is total of 16 of us from a meet up hiking group. Great leaders and team members. read more

Clifty Falls State Park - Great hiking place, even in the snow. - Climbing Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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Great place to hike, relax and take in the sites. I prefer to hike here in the late fall, winter & early spring just to avoid the crowds & ticks. The paths are clean & clearly marked, I have found that some of the best hiking is just to venture off the main path and explore. If your willing to get off path and get a little dirty then you will encounter streams, rock formations, fossils and addition falls that many will miss by following the main paths. Its easy to spend a day at the park and what could be better than seeing the various water falls after a recent rain. There are four named & advertised waterfalls in the park and maybe 18 others for a total of 22 waterfalls. Each of these are seasonal and best seen after a rain. Bring the family, spend a day and take in a picnic. This park isn't far from those of us in southern Indiana or across the river in Louisville. read more

Wow! This gem was a complete surprise. We went on a little detour to go to this state park, and the extra drive was well worth the effort. Multiple waterfalls cascade into deep canyons, and the hiking is very fun -- if you like stairs and hills, which we do. We walked it in Nikes, so hiking boots are helpful but not required. You can also move your car to start a new trail or to look out from an overlook, and the views are dramatic. We went in late March, so the foliage wasn't out yet. Right now, you can see how far up you are, and the water is flowing over the cliffs. Lovely! read more

I love this park, miles of great trails. This is the place to go if you want to see waterfalls. Keep in mind they do guided tours that are worth attending too. FYI if you're in the area and it isn't Sunday go to Hickle's Sandwich shop after the park. read more

Went here as a kid, and hadn't been back for 20 years or so. Was so pleased to find that it is just as wonderful as I remember! We started at Hoffman falls and did a full hike around and up to the waterfall. It was absolutely gorgeous! We were very impressed with the abundance of fossils that were present in the area. After a long exploration of that area, we headed up to big and little clifty. This had great access for people of all ages, even those who are unable or uninterested in hiking! I wish that there were better views of little clifty accessible without hiking up the entire river, but we will definitely make that journey the next time we are there. All in all, the trails were in much better shape and clearly better maintained then when I had gone as a child, leaving much of our hiking and exploration a relatively easy experience. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I loved being able to share this favorite childhood location with my husband and son! read more

Upper loop is 4.5 miles of hilly terrain on the road. Runners in the weekend are all over the upper loop. The lodge has an outstanding view up and down the Ohio River from the bluff. Slight noise from the power plant nearby but it quickly downs out as you hike the trails. It's a great park. read more

I love Clifty park. A place to getaway just down the road. You can enjoy camping or stay in the Inn. Although I have not used either one of the facilities I have never heard anyone complain. read more

Clifty falls is a great little park. It is located adjacent to Historic Madison which is big on charm. It is a quiet park that appears to be expertly maintained with plenty of amenities for all levels of hikers, campers and other enthusiasts alike. read more

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Love to go hiking here in the warmer weather. The food at the Inn is Amazing! Clifty Inn is a beautiful place. We just recently had our family photos taken here bc of its beauty. read more

Very beautiful area, waterfalls are gorgeous for Southern Indiana. The only complaint I have is some of the trails include wooden stairs that are incredibly slippery due to moss/moisture. Be careful! read more

Clifty Falls Inn was comfortable and well appointed. Views of the park and river are beautiful, while the location affords one access to the park's adventures as well as Madison's quaint shops and restaurants. The Inn's staff are friendly and accommodating making our stay that much more enjoyable! read more

Love this place. Nice RV sites even in the wet season. If it hasn't rained in awhile, don't expect to see epic water falls but still good hiking. read more

Great hiking trails, some difficult, some easy to medium, they have seven different trails in the park, great picnic areas also

It's really hard to rate this state park. I mean, I can't blame DNR for the mud or the narrow paths, but it was a disappointment after the almost 2 hours drive to get there. We wanted to start our afternoon with a picnic, and were happy to see the large picnic shelter. We stopped at the information board on the way to the shelter to see where we were at to get to the waterfall, and there it was: our first ever brown recluse spider, about 6 inches from its "mug shot", warning us to look out for these and black widow spiders. Kind of cool to see, but I was terrified of sitting in the shelter because of all the cobwebs on the benches, so we had our picnic standing up. It was pretty much downhill from there. It's hard to navigate the park and avoid the cobwebs on the stairs, especially with dogs, and I know there isn't much money to maintain state parks, but this one really needs some sprucing up. A trip to nearby Madison and the river saved the day! What a wonderful town read more

Beautiful trails and scenery ! A must visit also a pool to swim at . Very nice and walking trails too!

Clifty Falls is a great state park. As other reviewers have noted the admission price is crazy, but the financial situation of Indiana state parks is big issue in the state. A quick Google search will confirm this sad fact. Unlike other state parks in Indiana most of the trails in this park are straight down and then straight back-up. Finding a long flat hike is not easy. More so than in any other Indiana state park hikers need to stay on the marked trails! People have gotten killed here! A quick search on the web showed that there were deaths in this park in 1962, 2010 and 2012. Please enjoy the park safely and come back alive! read more

Honestly, best state park in Indiana! Camping is great. Showers and bathrooms are newer and very clean. Pool is huge and clean. Trails are maintained and excellent! I am a huge fan of Clifty. Highly recommend it, 2 hours from Indy so why not check it out! read more

There really is something to see here. The waterfalls are awesome and I was really not expecting to "get the value of park admission" when we decided to visit the first time. On a side note, the trails can be a little rough for those of us that should be exercising more than we currently are- so be prepared! I gave four stars instead of 5 because there needs to be more trash cans in the area. We are paying for admission and it is not too much to ask for there to be more locations to throw out trash (like every other park that exists anywhere other than southern Indiana. This is also bad for the environment and the park as a whole. Let's face it, having a lack of trash cans is not going to stop people from throwing their trash out. People end up littering and it makes the experience worse as a whole. We can talk all day about what people should/should not do- but at the end of the day management needs to make a system based change for the good of the park. So add some trash cans.... read more

I think I found one thing Indiana has to offer ,this park is beautiful! With all the trees I feel this is a place that you can hike in the dead of summer read more

Clifty Falls is an overlooked state Park nestled by Historic Madison. The hiking is amazing and the waterfalls are beatiful. I better note that the falls are low and more like a small stream with not much water, or a crazy river after a large downpour. It is a great place to go for a weekend trip. read more

This is a hidden gem in Southern Indiana! I grew up in Madison and we used to camp here a lot. The hotel and restaurant are newly renovated and really nice. There are plenty of trails in varying degrees of difficulty too. All in all, a great State Park!!! read more

This place is dear to my heart and I've never even been there to hike! My wife and I, before we were married, would take little vacations down to the hotel at Clifty Falls during the off season when they have 2 nights for 1 specials typically during the late fall and winter. The park is beautiful with plenty of trails, beautiful falls and lots of interesting geological features left over from when Indiana was a tropical beach. The restaurant at the hotel is acceptable for dining. The rooms are clean. The staff is friendly, The gift shop is well stocked. While not exactly within walking distance from old town Madison, you're just about three minutes away. The view of the Ohio river from one of the south facing rooms puts one at ease and the white noise generated by the coal plant will make you sleep like a baby. My family now, several years later, makes the trip here every Thanksgiving to eat the buffet at the Inn and stay for a few nights. I start looking forward to this in about mid July. The wifi service kind of sucks, but, dude, you're at a state park... go your ass on a walk or look out the window or something. read more

Nice state park with well priced rooms. We like the ones with a patio outside and a view of the river. . Warning. Youe will see electric wires and the power plant. But is you are " selectively" choosy, this is a nice place. And Madison is a charming town. read more

First off the park itself is awesome! Great trails and beautiful falls. The Clifty Falls Inn however is about 2 stars. The lobby area and the newer part of the hotel are really nice but if you get the lower priced room expect lower amenities. The shower was either full hot or full cold, no warm, burn or freeze was the only two options. A dirty was cloth was left in the room when we checked in. The air conditioner sounds like a freight train and runs all the time, hard to sleep. The humidity level in the room made everything feel damp. I would recommend the park but not the inn at least not the double queen room. read more

Very nice park. Was a little disappointed that I didn't get to see the falls, came in the wrong season for them :-( but aside from that the park has great trails and a walk through cave. read more

This is a great state park. We spent one night at the campground. The facilities were very clean and well kept. We spent the second night at Clifty Inn. We had a pleasant stay there as well. The falls and natural landscape were beautiful. Most of the trails are rugged, which make for great exercise! They have a quant nature center with a few reptiles. You should also check out the tower while your in that area. There is a great view of the river from there. read more

Great park- pretty rugged trails- even the moderate ones- beautiful hike - great inn- I wish the trails were marked a bit better- dog-friendly read more

Spent a day at Clifty Falls doing all of the trails! It has now become my favorite park due to the awesome views and trail difficultly. So many waterfalls and gorgeous scenery. Definitely go knowing you will get wet and dirty but that's half the fun! read more

Very peaceful place to walk, hike and relax. Also, has a great pool and a lovely Inn.

Beautiful setting for a fall getaway. The leaves and weather cooperated for our mid-October visit perfect weather for hiking and biking through the park read more

Great park, but definitely recommended for experienced hikers in decent shape. The elevation changes are a real ass killer. Very steep at times, you will be sore and very tired after! Biggest suggestion is spend $20 bucks, go on amazon, and get some retractable hiking sticks. They will really help you with balance here as some trails are steep, narrow, and very rocky. I brought one, wish I would have brought two. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! My friend and I went and only spent two hours here and felt like we were there for six hours. Trail 8 has great views and is very long. Trail 2 is basically a super rocky dry creek bed so avoid if you're concerned about twisting an ankle. Trail 5 is steep and tough to go down or up. I wish I could've spent a longer time here. Unfortunately, it had not rained in the area in about two weeks so the "falls" were merely a trickle. Everyone we ran into was very nice and everyone helped each other with figuring out the best routes. There is a big parking lot at the north gate with an open meadow and a rest room, with drinking fountains which was nice because you'll need plenty of water. If you take your pet, make sure they're in proper shape. The steepness of this park, glad I didn't take my dogs who are getting up there in age. I would have had to carry them. Next time I'll go earlier and possibly stay the night. Great place for potentially a two day overnight trip or camping. Find food in nearby Madison, about 5 minutes from the park. Trails are very rocky so I highly recommend hiking boots that go higher up on your ankle to avoid injury. In early October, no issues with insects, but we both sprayed ourselves down before we went. We did see one snake but it was going away from us. Pretty, bring your camera! If you're coming from I65, wait until you get to Madison to fuel up on gas and food. 4 stars because I think they could do a better job marking trails, and more areas for water. read more

The limestone walls and cliffs are absolutely gorgeous. There are wild turkeys all over the place which is kind of fun. The owl noises at night were also cool. The people who work at the park were friendly and helpful. We did our hiking on the north side of the park. The rugged trails were pretty narrow & steep. I actually slipped downhill & ended up on my butt! Trail 2 is literally in the creek so you'll sprain an ankle if you're not careful. Bring an extra pair of shoes because you will be soaked after this. We found some cool fossils in the creek. Going back uphill is a lot harder so keep that in mind. Downtown Madison is cute but we didn't visit there. The pool was a nice relief on a hot day (open noon - 6pm). Now the con's: the bathrooms close to site #47 were just plain gross. However, the bathrooms at the pool were very good. A campstore would be nice for camp souvenirs. The inn has some stuff but it's not the same. The nuclear power plant next door is so ugly against nature's beauty. (The lookout tower by the nature center is the best example.) The caves & tunnels are closed due to white nose syndrome in bats. read more

Best place in KYiana for hiking amd picnicking! awesome trails and varying landscapes. Many trails interconnect so you can hike all day.Pretty easy to follow trals as well or go off and find your way back. Lots of fossils and wildlife. Plenty of room for a picnic or bbq'ing. Just a really great place. read more