Free admission to most Indiana's State Parks and State Forest recreation areas

Clifty Falls State Park

Admission to most Indiana's State Parks and State Forest recreation areas where entrance fees otherwise are charged will be free on Sept. 22 in recognition of National Public Lands Day.

Spring Mill State Park will offer the free admission on Sept. 23.

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands.

Volunteer opportunities include trail work at Clifty Falls State Park, seed collecting at Prophetstown State Park, invasive plant removals at Charlestown, Chain O'Lakes and Fort Harrison state parks, and cleanups at Mounds and Summit Lake state parks.

Properties also will offer hikes, pioneer activities, crafts and live bird shows.

At Clifty Falls State Park, Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping us pick-up trash from their trails. Meet at 10am at the Nature Center to get your gloves and trash bags, and then head out on to the trails! Return your trash to the Nature Center by 3pm to be disposed of. Bring water and snacks if you would like and enjoy your free-entry day at the park!