Indiana whitewater - Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Decatur/Bartholomew County

Decatur/Bartholomew county, Middle Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     1.5 miles
  The Middle Fork stretch of Clifty Creek - Fall Fork in Decatur/Bartholomew County is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Indiana is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling
    muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Columbus, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Decatur/Bartholomew County and the water flowing gracefully down Clifty Creek - Fall Fork are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork generally tend to be in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are commonly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight
 
here at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork.
Clifty Creek - Fall Fork gets a normal amount of annual rain; the month with most of the rain is July, and January is when it's the driest.

Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Middle Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.24819
Longitude: -85.68711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.24639
Longitude: -85.7073

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Local climate location: COLUMBUS 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn North Vernon, North Vernon
14 miles away
Set in the historic town of North Vernon. Wander through scenic back roads and over covered bridges. Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance of hotel. FREE deluxe continental breakfast se...

Holiday Inn Express Greensburg, In, Greensburg
15 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Greensburg, Indiana We are conveniently located 1 Mile from I-74 in Greensburg, (exit 132 or 134 south) which is approximately half way between Cincinnati, OH...

Lees Inn Shelbyville, Shelbyville
15 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Bartholomew County , 1 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 1.3 miles long (Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge)
Flatrock River, Decatur County , 10 miles away, Class I(III) - 6.8 miles long (Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek)
Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Decatur County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 3.6 miles long (from road 60)
 Ski Areas Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Perfect North, Indiana , 56 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 67 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 145 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 168 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 172 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 172 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Comfort Inn North Vernon, North Vernon , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Greensburg, In, Greensburg , 15 miles away
Lees Inn Shelbyville, Shelbyville , 15 miles away
Lees Inn Greensburg, Greensburg , 16 miles away
Hotel Indigo COLUMBUS ARCHITECTURAL CENTER, Columbus , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Gassaway's Campground, Elizabethtown, 9 miles away
Blue Springs Park, Waldron, 10 miles away
Hidden Paradise Campground, Saint Paul, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Quarry Ridge Golf Course, Columbus , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork

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