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Price
$7/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$7/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1501 Green Rd., MADISON, Indiana, 47250, United States
Hikers who want dramatic cliff and waterfall terrain without a long drive from the Ohio River valley. Fall weekdays especially reward visitors with cool temps, low crowds, and the park's best photogenic conditions. Outer loop sites offer the best shade and breathing room.
Cell service is sparse across the park, Verizon users get it worst. Dense center-loop sites feel cramped for anything bigger than a small tent, and the pool has drawn real safety complaints, so families counting on that amenity should temper expectations. Through May 1, 2026, the
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Fall brings the park's most dramatic conditions. Daytime highs range from 50–70°F mid-September through October, with nights cooling into the 30s–50s by November. Lower humidity and crisp air make canyon hikes and waterfall photography especially rewarding. Weekdays stay quiet, but mid-October weekends draw leaf-peeping crowds. Winter creates frozen waterfalls and frost-covered cliffs. Summer days turn warm and humid under the forest canopy, with the seasonal pool offering relief.
Fall yields the most dramatic conditions and peak leaf color; reviewers cite best visits in autumn.
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The campground at Clifty Falls State Park features a wide array of amenities designed to enhance campers' experiences. Some highlights include a new bathroom/shower house that has received consistent praise for its cleanliness. One user described it as 'the cleanest campground bathroom I’ve ever seen,' and noted the private shower stalls. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at campsites. A dump station, potable water, and laundry facilities are also present. There are comfort stations, recreational facilities, and a Nature Center. The park hosts interpretive trails and programs, making it ideal for educational visits.
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