If you were to ask someone what they think about when they think of “natural beauty,” or perhaps “bucket list items in nature,” a lot of them would probably answer “waterfalls!” at least once. Well, luckily for us in the Hoosier State, we don’t have to go far from any place to find those – we’ve got plenty peppered throughout the land we call home. Here are some of the absolute favorites – these are the most popular waterfalls in Indiana, in no particular order (okay, except maybe for #1; that one definitely belongs there).
- Tunnel Falls, Madison
Lexi Rohrbach/AllTrails Tunnel Falls is a waterfall on the Tunnel Falls to Lily Memorial Trail at Clifty Falls State Park. Keep in mind that this trail is open from May to October, so plan accordingly.
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
- Thistlewaite Falls, Richmond
Brian Whited/AllTrails Thistlewaite Falls is a beautiful waterfall that just happens to be man-made, however, that doesn’t stop folks from coming from all over to admire it. Like many of the waterfalls on this list, this one is best experienced shortly after a good, solid rain.
Address: 65 Waterfall Road, Richmond, Indiana, 47344
- Little Clifty Falls, Madison
George Smith/AllTrails Spoiler alert: Tunnel Falls was by no means the only specific waterfall at Clifty Falls State Park to make this list. The hike to this waterfall is short and simple, at less than two miles in length. It’s one of four named falls in the whole park, so make sure to explore a bit!
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
- Turkey Run State Park Waterfalls, Marshall
Jason Webber/AllTrails Turkey Run State Park is an incredible place with more than one stunning waterfall that attracts bunches of attention year after year. Honestly, you could take your pick of any of the awe-inspiring water features here like the Punch Bowl, the Ice Box, or, of course, literally any of the waterfalls.
Address: 8121 Park Road, Marshall, Indiana, 47859
- McCormick’s Creek State Park Waterfalls, Spencer
John Elliot/AllTrails The second generalized state park entry on this list is on it for good reason; McCormick’s Creek State Park is home to some of the most photogenic waterfalls in the state! The most popular waterfall-oriented trail here at Indiana’s first state park is Trail #3, however, don’t let that limit you - there’s a lot more to explore just about everywhere you turn here.
Address: 250 McCormick Creek Park Road, Spencer, Indiana, 47460
- Anderson Falls, Hartsville
John Hiker/AllTrails The trail leading to Anderson Falls near Hartsville is short and sweet at under one mile long. This waterfall is short and wide, which is excellent for photography and admiration alike. It’s accessible year-round, and you can do some fishing here, too!
Address: 3699 North 1140 County Road E, Hartsville, Indiana, 47244
- Big Clifty Falls, Madison
Sonja/Flickr The third specific entry from Clifty Falls State Park to make this list is Big Clifty Falls. This one is a beautiful doozy! Though it’s most impressive after a decent rain shower, this stunning waterfall is present for most of the year and becomes even more photogenic while frozen in the coldest months.
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
- Salamonie River State Forest Waterfalls, Lagro
Robyn Molenaar/AllTrails The waterfalls scattered throughout Salamonie River State Forest are all worthy of a round of applause - and a good visit or two. There are a few, however, one of the most photogenic is the one pictured on Kokiwanee Nature Preserve Trail.
Address: 5400 East Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro, Indiana, 46941
- Cataract Falls, Cloverdale
Matt Ridings/Flickr Okay, this one certainly deserves its spot as #1, because there’s nothing in the Hoosier State quite as breathtaking as Cataract Falls. Better still, it seems that no matter what time of year you see the falls, it’s always a great time. It’s awe-inspiring year-round, and well worth several visits to experience them all.
Address: 1317 West Lieber Road, Cloverdale, Indiana, 46120
Have you ever paid a visit to any of these popular waterfalls in Indiana? Which ones are your favorites, and which ones do you think should have made the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Lexi Rohrbach/AllTrails
Tunnel Falls is a waterfall on the Tunnel Falls to Lily Memorial Trail at Clifty Falls State Park. Keep in mind that this trail is open from May to October, so plan accordingly.
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Brian Whited/AllTrails
Thistlewaite Falls is a beautiful waterfall that just happens to be man-made, however, that doesn’t stop folks from coming from all over to admire it. Like many of the waterfalls on this list, this one is best experienced shortly after a good, solid rain.
Address: 65 Waterfall Road, Richmond, Indiana, 47344
George Smith/AllTrails
Spoiler alert: Tunnel Falls was by no means the only specific waterfall at Clifty Falls State Park to make this list. The hike to this waterfall is short and simple, at less than two miles in length. It’s one of four named falls in the whole park, so make sure to explore a bit!
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Jason Webber/AllTrails
Turkey Run State Park is an incredible place with more than one stunning waterfall that attracts bunches of attention year after year. Honestly, you could take your pick of any of the awe-inspiring water features here like the Punch Bowl, the Ice Box, or, of course, literally any of the waterfalls.
Address: 8121 Park Road, Marshall, Indiana, 47859
John Elliot/AllTrails
The second generalized state park entry on this list is on it for good reason; McCormick’s Creek State Park is home to some of the most photogenic waterfalls in the state! The most popular waterfall-oriented trail here at Indiana’s first state park is Trail #3, however, don’t let that limit you - there’s a lot more to explore just about everywhere you turn here.
Address: 250 McCormick Creek Park Road, Spencer, Indiana, 47460
John Hiker/AllTrails
The trail leading to Anderson Falls near Hartsville is short and sweet at under one mile long. This waterfall is short and wide, which is excellent for photography and admiration alike. It’s accessible year-round, and you can do some fishing here, too!
Address: 3699 North 1140 County Road E, Hartsville, Indiana, 47244
Sonja/Flickr
The third specific entry from Clifty Falls State Park to make this list is Big Clifty Falls. This one is a beautiful doozy! Though it’s most impressive after a decent rain shower, this stunning waterfall is present for most of the year and becomes even more photogenic while frozen in the coldest months.
Address: 1501 Green Road, Madison, Indiana, 47250
Robyn Molenaar/AllTrails
The waterfalls scattered throughout Salamonie River State Forest are all worthy of a round of applause - and a good visit or two. There are a few, however, one of the most photogenic is the one pictured on Kokiwanee Nature Preserve Trail.
Address: 5400 East Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro, Indiana, 46941
Matt Ridings/Flickr
Okay, this one certainly deserves its spot as #1, because there’s nothing in the Hoosier State quite as breathtaking as Cataract Falls. Better still, it seems that no matter what time of year you see the falls, it’s always a great time. It’s awe-inspiring year-round, and well worth several visits to experience them all.
Address: 1317 West Lieber Road, Cloverdale, Indiana, 46120
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Address: 1501 Green Rd, Madison, IN 47250, USAAddress: 65 Waterfall Rd, Richmond, IN 47374, USAAddress: 8121 Park Road, Marshall, IN, USAAddress: 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd, Spencer, IN 47460, USAAddress: 3699 N 1140 County Rd E, Hartsville, IN 47244, USAAddress: 5400 E Salamonie Dam Rd, Lagro, IN 46941, USA
