The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced that several property facilities are closed due to ongoing weather issues.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana State Parks system manages 24 state parks, including more than 700 miles of trails and nearly 8,000 campsites.

The Indiana State Parks system manages 24 state parks and seven small satellite locations, eight reservoir properties, two state forest recreation areas, and two off-road riding areas. Collectively, Indiana State Park properties manage more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 636 hotel/lodge rooms, 17 marinas, 75 launching ramps, 17 swimming pools, 15 beaches, 7,701 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 150 cabins. There are also seven Indiana State Park Inns.

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There are several Indiana DNR properties within a short driving distance from the Tri-State, but before you pack your bags to visit, you'll want to check Indiana DNR's website first. Severe weather has forced them to close several facilities.

Severe Weather Across the Hoosier State

So far, 2025 has not been very kind to our state. It's only April, and we have already seen more than our fair share of severe weather, from ice storms to tornadoes. To top it all off, we've recently seen heavy rainfall and are now dealing with flooding across our state. Unfortunately, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is having to close several facilities across the state because of these issues.

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Indiana DNR Announces Facility Closures

Indiana DNR took to Facebook to announce several facility closures at properties across Indiana due to storm damage and flooding issues. One of the properties impacted by these closures is Harmonie State Park here in the Tri-State:

•Harmonie State Park: The campground, cabins, mountain bike trails, and Wabash River Picnic Area will close on 4/10/25 due to flooding and are likely to remain closed until at least 4/17/25. Campers and cabin guests with reservations will be contacted. The remainder of the park’s picnic areas and trails remain open for day use. For additional information, contact the property at 812-682-4821.

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You can see some of the recent closures on the Indiana DNR Facebook page, as they are updating this post regularly with closures.

Here are the most current closures as of April 10th at 1 PM:

• Mississinewa Lake (4/8/2025): All boat ramps; Car Top Boat Access sites; Pearson's Mill SRA; the mooring area and parking lot in Miami SRA; and several seasonal campsites. Several roads to the reservoir have flooded including: County Road 300W to Pearson’s Mill SRA (N of Reservoir), County Road 300W to Ten Mile SRA (S of Reservoir), County Road 1200S to Troyer’s Bridge (NW of Reservoir), County Road W 1000S near Forked Branch Small Boat Launch (N of Reservoir), County Road 925S, just east of Highway 13 (N of Reservoir). Water levels are forecasted to rise an addition 4-6 feet, so additional areas may be impacted. Check for updates on the Mississinewa Lake Facebook page or back here.

•Harmonie State Park: The campground, cabins, mountain bike trails, and Wabash River Picnic Area will close on 4/10/25 due to flooding and are likely to remain closed until at least 4/17/25. Campers and cabin guests with reservations will be contacted. The remainder of the park’s picnic areas and trails remain open for day use. For additional information, contact the property at 812-682-4821.
• Monroe Lake Closures (4/8/25):
Marina, Lakeview Shelter, Twin Oaks Shelter, beach, and Activity Center at Paynetown SRA; Stillwater-Northfork Waterfowl Area, Friendship Road (from hunter check station to Gross Road), and McGowan Road (including the Stillwater Observation Platform); Beach at Fairfax SRA; Cartop SRA; Pine Grove SRA;Main boat ramp and access to Twin Herons Marina at Cutright SRA (high water ramp currently open). Water levels are forecasted to rise through Wednesday morning (4/9/2025) so additional areas may be impacted. Check for updates on the Monroe Lake Facebook page.
•Clifty Falls State Park All entrances open. (4/10/2025)
•Deam Lake and Starve Hollow State Recreation Areas: Deam Lake Entrance, camping and day use is open. (4/7/2025)
•Trails at Tippecanoe River State Park sustained damage during this week’s storms. All trails have fallen debris and obstructions. Hikers/riders are advised to use caution. The following trails are closed: 1 & 7-near the Fire Tower (Access to the Fire Tower is open); 2-long loop; 4-North of the Electric Campground; 5-North of the River Tent Campground; 7-west section, next to Hwy 35; 9-north of the Horsemen’s Campground. A map of trail closures is posted on the park's Facebook page.
•The The Fort Golf Resort at Fort Harrison State Park is closed (4/5/25) due to flooding of several fairways and one green. Check back or call 317-543-9597 for updates.
• J.E. Roush Lake FWA: Extensive rains have led to flooding onsite. Several roads on the property are flooded and closed until further notice.
• River access is closed at Charlestown State Park . The Ohio River parking lots and picnic areas are closed due to flooding. Access to Rose Island’s trail and exhibits are closed due to Ohio River flooding. For updates contact the property office at 812-256-5600.
• Brown County State Park North entrance, Ogle Lake parking and South Loop Road are all open. (4/7/2025)
• Turkey Run and Shades State Parks (4/8/25) All trails at Turkey Run State Park are open, with the exception of Trail # 4 located near the Coal Mine, which sustained damage from a tree fall. All trails at Shades State Park are open. While trails are open, exercise caution as trails are extremely muddy.
• Falls of the Ohio State Park The parking lot for the interpretive center at Falls of the Ohio State Park is closed due to Ohio River flooding. For updates contact the office at 812-280-9970.

• Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex (4/8/2025) Mounds Beach Road, which accesses the beach at Mounds SRA, is closed due to flooding. The Treaty Line ramp at Brookville Lake is closed. Other lake access information can be found at on.IN.gov/brookvillelake If you boat, use caution. Expect floating debris and submerged vegetation.

The campground at J.E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area is also closed.

Be sure to also check the Indiana State Parks alerts page and DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife page before you head out for your next nature adventure.