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Clifty Falls State Park

Madison, IN
Ranked #3 of 10 attractions in Madison
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Biking, Hiking
Description: This scenic area, known for its hiking, has beautiful waterfalls and a canyon.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Very nice! Very nice at gate wonderful water park but, not open when we went normal wonderful state park. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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The falls are beautiful, as are the woods, but most require some tough hiking and would be too tough for many elderly visitors or small children. It requires ascent of long staircases and/or rugged and steep trails, often muddy. The lodge is newly redone and expanded. It has great views and a friendly restaurant known for its buffet. Nice gift... More

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Louisville, KY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Great place for a hike! My hubby and I had a lovely picnic at the park. More

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tennessee
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

If you are visiting historic Madison, do yourself a favor and skip the chain hotels and stay at the inn or the campground at Clifty Falls state park. This magnificient park is only 5 minutes from downtown Madison and all of it's historical sites. We chose to camp and found the campground very good. It only has electric hookups, no... More

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Northern Kentucky
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Great views of the Ohio River and Clifty Creek, the setting is relaxing and the food is solid midwestern fare. Don't look for a bar as this is a state-owned place, but if that's okay you're in for a real treat! More

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Morrow, Ohio, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

we stayed in one of the suites.. the view was spectacular. The grounds amazing, the staff friendly and helpful. More

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Shepherdsville, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Me and my fiancé went here to take a walk thru the woods. The scenery was breathtaking and the trails were very well kept clean and quiet, we only passed maybe 3 people the couple hours we were there. If in Madison we will return. More

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Jeffersonville, Indiana
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Lovely park and recreation area. Go during the fall and the colors are amazing! More

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Jeffersonville, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

Plenty of choices for hiking and things to do, the updates on the lodge are nice and a relaxing country atmosphere. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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It was a brisk February morning when we visited so we had the park to ourselves. There were great photo ops at the falls and near the power plant. More

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