The following alerts may include road construction advisories, blue-green algae information, park and trail closures, and other notices. Check with the property office for the latest updates.
Several DNR properties may experience high use. Some may reach parking capacity for day use on busy weekends, and close gates or only admit vehicles when others leave. For real-time information, follow Indiana State Parks on Twitter (@INDNRstateparks) or Facebook (@INdnrstateparksandreservoirs). You may also wish to follow your favorite property on Facebook. View a list of DNR social media accounts.
Blue-green algae
Blue-green algae is found in our lakes year-round. Under certain conditions, cells can reproduce in large numbers and can result in a harmful algal bloom (HAB). We test many of our beaches where people use the water in the summer, but HABs may occur in other seasons, too. Watch for algae accumulation, avoid drinking or cooking with lake water, and do not allow children or pets to swim where algae accumulation is present. For more information, visit algae.IN.gov or the DNR's web page on blue-green algae.
- BEACHES: Due to a significant drop in usage over recent years, the beach at Quakertown SRA is closed permanently. The beaches at Mounds SRA and Whitewater Memorial State Park will remain open. Swimming is typically allowed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each season.
- DETOUR DUE TO BRIDGE CLOSURE: Due to an INDOT project, the bridge on Dunlapsville Road over Brookville Lake (adjacent to Quakertown SRA) will be closed starting March 23 through the 2026 recreation season. There will be no through-traffic on the bridge for the duration of the closure. Visitors can follow the detour route, State Road 101 to S.R. 44 to S.R. 1 and vice versa, to access Quakertown SRA.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLACK VULTURES: Birds may do damage to your vehicle. Learn how.
- OVERSIZED AND HEAVY VEHICLES USE WEST GATE: All RVs and vehicles towing trailers MUST use the park's west entrance on State Road 46 two miles west of Nashville, Indiana. The park's north entrance east of Nashville has a historic covered bridge with a 9-foot height clearance and 3-ton weight limit. Oversized vehicles cannot use the north entrance.
- GPS DIRECTIONS MAY BE INCORRECT: Visitors and campground users should note that GPS directions may not always send you to the correct entrances.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- During the last two weeks of April, Visitors may experience some delays and changes to traffic patterns while traveling through the park due to paving improvements. Please use extreme caution. The project should be complete by May 1.
- SOUTH ENTRANCE CLOSED FEB. 16 - MAY 1, 2026: Due to INDOT repair work on the historic bridge over Little Crooked Creek on Canyon Road, the South Entrance to the park will be closed. Guests may use the North Entrance off State Road 62 to access the park. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Brough’s Tunnel Closed: Due to an early spring rockslide and the possibility of additional large rocks falling near the entrance, the tunnel is closed for an indefinite period of time. The park is evaluating how to mitigate any future rockslides, with the intention of opening the tunnel in the future. Trail 5 remains open, but please avoid both tunnel entrances.
- SHOWER/RESTROOM BUILDING #2 CLOSED: Comfort Station 2 (serves Section E in the family campground) is CLOSED until further notice due to long-term foundational repairs that are needed. There are other modern showers/restrooms in the area that can serve the family campground, however, they are a little farther away from some campsites. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for updates.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
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- SADDLE BARN TEMPORARILY CLOSED: The saddle barn will be closed as the search for a new concessionaire contractor continues. Interested in DNR concessions? Learn more about available opportunities.
- BOAT RAMPS: Hardy Lake boat ramps may be closed due to water levels. Please call the park office for the most recent status at 812-794-3800.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- MARINA FUELING: Due to issues with the fuel system, the Hardy Lake marina will no longer provide fuel for sale. Because there is no other fuel for sale on the lake, watercraft operators must be self-contained and/or bring their own fuel if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- POOL CLOSURE: The swimming pool has permanently closed. Read details.
- None at this time.
- None at this time.
- LAKE LINCOLN CLOSURE: Lake Lincoln will close July 7, 2025 and drained in preparation for dam repairs. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- PARK OPEN: The park, nature center, Canyon Inn, cabins, most shelters, and some trails for hiking are open and operating. The campground and some park trails remain closed due to the March 31, 2023 tornado damage. See details and read about recovery efforts.
- SADDLE BARN TEMPORARILY CLOSED: The saddle barn will be closed as the search for a new concessionaire contractor continues. Interested in DNR concessions? Learn more about available opportunities.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- ROAD CLOSURE: The Old Frances Slocum Trail is closed from south of Mississinewa’s Miami State Recreation Area (SRA) to near the entrance to Red Bridge SRA. County Roads S 700W and W 800S on the north side of Mississinewa Lake near Frances Slocum SRA are closed as well. Map of closure area.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLACK VULTURES: Birds may damage your vehicle. Learn how.
- PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT: The old playground was removed from the campground area. NEW playground equipment is expected late spring 2026.
- STAGESTOP CAMPGROUND AND CANOE ACCESS RAMP CLOSED: Contact the office with questions.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- WRONG DIRECTIONS: Many mapping services (including Google Maps, MapQuest, and Apple Maps) provide incorrect driving directions to the park. Use Exit 178/S.R. 43 north of Lafayette to access the park. Do not use S.R. 225. There is no park entrance, and the road has a one-lane bridge with a weight restriction.
- STATE ROAD 225 BRIDGE CLOSURE: There is NO access from old S.R. 25 onto S.R. 225. The S.R. 225 bridge is closed until late 2025. The park’s visitors center can only be accessed off S.R. 225 (through Battle Ground). Also, there is NO access to the park itself off of S.R. 225
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- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- TRAIL CLOSURES: Trails 7 and 8 are closed due to damaged trail structures.
- LARGE SLIDE CLOSED: Shakamak State Park’s pool, small slide, and diving board will all open for the 2025 pool season, but the large slide will not be available this summer.
- DONALDSON SHELTER CLOSED: The Donaldson Shelter was removed due to significant damage sustained during a tornado on March 31, 2023.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
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- TRAIL CLOSURE 6/17/25: Trail 9 is closed after a section of the trail was washed out from flooding. For most up-to-date information on trails, please check Turkey Run State Park's Facebook page.
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- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Black Vultures: Birds may damage your vehicle. Learn how.
