Most People Don’t Know These 5 Waterfalls Are Hiding In Indiana
When a lot of people think about Indiana, one of the first thing that comes to mind is corn. Truth be told, the Hoosier State has a lot more to offer than endless cornfields. There are beautiful places in Indiana! Due to our flat topography, there are not too many waterfalls. You may not expect many results if you Google “waterfalls near me in Indiana.” But we do have a few! Here are five beautiful waterfalls that tend to attract a lot of attention from locals.
At 90 feet, Williamsport Falls is the highest free falling waterfall in the entire state. When flow is heavy, this is one of the best natural wonders in Indiana. It's smack dab in the middle of a town called Williamsport. The flow used to consistently be much heavier, but as the area has developed, the flow has lessened. They're often pretty quiet now, but occasionally, they return to their former glory. It doesn't take much walking at all to see them and even when the falls are slow, the rocks are beautiful. Check out Alltrails for more information about the walk to the falls.
By volume, Cataract Falls' two falls are the largest in the state of Indiana. The total height of the Upper Falls is about 45 feet, and the Lower Falls are a little smaller at 30 feet. Located within the Lieber State Recreation Area, there's a lot to see and do near here. Cagles Mill Lake, a 1,400-acre lake, provides many opportunities for fishing. Check out this article for some interesting facts about Cataract Falls.
Clifty Falls is located within Clifty Falls State Park. The flow can change drastically throughout the year. Winter and spring generally being the most voluminous seasons. There are plenty of trails to explore and this is a great place to see natural wonders in Indiana. Find out more information on the Indiana DNR website.
McCormick's Creek State Park is one of the most beautiful places in Indiana. There are over 10 miles of trails to explore and it's a great place to spend a day. The jewel of the park is McCormick's Creek Waterfall, which can be viewed from trail 3 at the park. For more information about McCormick's Creek State Park, visit their website.
This beautiful little waterfall is part of the Cave River Valley Nature Preserve. Not far from Mitchell, this is a stunningly green area that feels a million miles away from it all. The scenery here is otherworldly!
Sure, we may not have a ton of waterfalls in Indiana (and the ones we do aren’t really a big secret), but they’re certainly beautiful! What’s your favorite of the natural wonders in Indiana?
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Waterfalls Near Me In Indiana
August 04, 2021
Lisa Sammons
What are some more waterfalls near me in Indiana?
You might be surprised to learn that Indiana has hundreds of waterfalls. Sure, we're mostly known for our farmland, but there is more to us than soybeans and corn! We made a road trip for southern Indiana as well as the northern part of the state.
What's the best of the natural wonders in Indiana?
We seriously can't get enough of the Yellowwood State Forest. Visiting in the fall is absolutely amazing. But if you're interested in checking out a few more natural wonders in Indiana, we do have a list for you!
Trisha Faulkner is a stay-at-home and work-at-home Hoosier momma. She is a huge advocate of Autism awareness, and loves her beautiful boy more than life itself. She is a native Indiana writer who types her best pieces for Only In Your State between 2-4AM when her toddler finally falls over asleep.
