Clifty Falls

Waterfall · Jefferson County County, IN · 38.766455, -85.436353

Clifty Falls is a waterfall on Clifty Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. Height and flow season are not on file yet.

Closures and warnings

Canyon trails can be steep and slippery near falls; stay on marked trails. As of September 28, 2026.

Flow note	Park named for several Clifty Creek canyon waterfalls (Big Clifty, Little Clifty, Hoffman, Tunnel Falls) reached by park trails.

Road	Paved
Parking	Clifty Falls State Park near Madison, Jefferson County IN.
Fee	Indiana State Park entrance fee (daily or annual).
Reservation or permit	Not required
Managed by	Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Clifty Falls State Park)

Restrooms	Yes
Picnic sites	Yes
Note	Inn, campground, trails to multiple named falls in the canyon.

Camping	Allowed

Is Clifty Falls open?

Canyon trails can be steep and slippery near falls; stay on marked trails. As of September 28, 2026.

How do you get to Clifty Falls?

The road in is paved. Parking: Clifty Falls State Park near Madison, Jefferson County IN.

Do you need a reservation for Clifty Falls?

No reservation or permit is required.

Is there a fee at Clifty Falls?

The fee is Indiana State Park entrance fee (daily or annual).

When is Clifty Falls flowing?

Park named for several Clifty Creek canyon waterfalls (Big Clifty, Little Clifty, Hoffman, Tunnel Falls) reached by park trails.

What facilities are at Clifty Falls?

Restrooms and picnic sites. Inn, campground, trails to multiple named falls in the canyon.

What are the rules at Clifty Falls?

Camping is allowed.

Just outside: Clifty Falls State Park (under 0.1 mi) .

https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/clifty-falls-state-park/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.parking / access.fee / amenities / rules.camping, waterfall.flowNote / waterbodyName / ephemeral false / hazardNote, access.roadSurface / permitRequired false)