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USA Indiana Harrison-Crawford State Forest

Creek bluffs, Cliff Dweller Trail
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Facilities and Activities:
GeneralLand, acres26000
Day-UseFishingyes
 Huntingyes
 Hiking Trail, milesyes
 Picnickingyes
 Picnic Shelters, #yes
 Bridle Trails, miles80
 Nature Centeryes
BoatingLaunch Ramps, #3
CampingPrimative, #25
 Electric Sites, #281
 Flush Toiletsyes
 Dumpstationyes
 Showersyes
 Group Camp, capacity100
 Youth Group Camp, capacity100
 Horsemen Campsites, #47
AccommodationsGame Roomyes
 Restaurantyes


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Nearby Parks:
 Hilands Overlook State Park
 Hoosier National Forest


State Park Contact Information:
Harrison-Crawford State Forest
Adopt-A-Park Contacts:
Yogi's Helper: volunteer positions open
Nature Programs: volunteer positions open
Photography: volunteer positions open
State Park Overview:
Harrison-Crawford/Wyandotte Complex lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state,bordering the Ohio River. The forest contains about 26,000 acres including the Wyandotte Caves StateRecreation Area. The area offers Class A campsites, as well as the Stagestop Campground, which offersClass C and youth rally camping. A canoe access ramp is also available at the Stagestop Campground.
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Great backpacking/hiking trails

Adventure Hiking trail is great. Scenic views of Blue river and Ohio River. Be sure to carry enough water.

Written by Hoosier harley  28-Jun-2008

Camping:
Class A camping facilities: electrical hookup, modern restrooms/showers (wheelchair accessible), picnictable, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water supply in area -281 sites. A dumping station is available.

Class C (primitive) camping facilities: pit toilets, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water supply in area -25sites. Please self-register for camping at the campground check-in booth.

Horseman's Campground (Class B): modern restrooms/showers, picnic table, fire ring, parking spur,drinking water supply in area -47 sites.

Group Camp: 100-bed group camp at Wyandotte Woods. Self-contained structures consisting of arecreation hall, shower house, dining hall and shelter.
Trails:
Hiking Trails:

Adventure Hiking Trail -27 miles, backpack. Overnight camping permitted; trail shelters available.

Adventure Trail -3.5 mile "mini hike"of the Adventure Hiking Trail

Post Oak-Cedar Trail - 1 mile, rugged

Rocky Ridge Trail - 2 miles, moderate

C.C.C. Ghost Trail - 1.5 miles, moderate

Flowertop Trail - 1 mile, rugged

White Tail Deer Trail - 1.6 miles, moderate

Cliff Dweller Trail - 1.7 mile, rugged

Sleepy Hollow Trail - 1 mile, moderate

Tulip Valley Trail - .5 mile, moderate

Wyandotte Trail - .2 mile, easy

Pool Trail - 2 miles, rugged

Picnicking:
There are picnic areas and picnic shelterhouses available for day use. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. Shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fishing and Hunting:
Wyandotte Lake, Pine Lake, the Blue River and Ohio River are available for fishing; a valid Indiana fishing license is required.

Hunting Whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, turkey, squirrel, and raccoon. A valid hunting license is required.
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Related Links:
Harrison-Crawford State Forest - Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Location: From I-64, south on SR 135 to SR 62, then right (west). Or, from the other direction, south on SR 66 to SR 62, then left (east). The main entrance to...
Wyandotte - Wyandotte Caves. Location: On the north side of SR 62, in Harrison-Crawford State Forest; take either the Leavenworth (to the west) or Corydon (to the east) exits from I-64; Wyandotte is between...
Nature Programs:
The Hickory Hollow Nature Center features a variety of displays and exhibits. Programs are givenyear-round and a full time naturalist is on staff. Nearby is Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area, whichoffers guided tours of both Big and Little Wyandotte Caves.
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