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.
- Brookville Lake Alerts (2)
- 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.
- Brown County State Park Alerts (2)
- FAMILY CAMPGROUND: 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. Horsemen's Campground: For equestrian users, the Horsemen's Campground entrance is on S.R. 135, five miles south of the intersection with S.R. 46.
- All campground users should note that GPS directions may not always send you to the correct entrances.
- Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber SRA) Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA) Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Chain O' Lakes State Park Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Charlestown State Park Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Clifty Falls State Park Alerts (1)
- 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.
- Deam Lake Alerts (2)
- 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.
- Falls of the Ohio Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Fort Harrison State Park Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Hardy Lake Alerts (4)
- 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.
- RAPTOR CENTER: DNR will be permanently closing the raptor rehab portion of the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake, while providing a greater focus on educational programming at Hardy Lake and across the state. DNR is grateful for the Friends of Hardy Lake, and for the staff and volunteers who have assisted with both the rehab and educational programming since the center’s inception.
The Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake was established to introduce Hoosiers to live birds of prey and to offer a rehab facility where injured hawks, owls, and other raptors could be brought to be treated and, when possible, released. DNR stopped accepting birds for rehabilitation in spring 2022 due to an avian influenza outbreak. The impact of that outbreak has lessened, but there are still reports of this disease in the state. It is DNR's responsibility to protect the birds in the education program. Because avian flu is highly contagious, closing the rehabilitation side of the center reduces the potential of exposure for these educational ambassadors.
With this change, DNR will devote more attention to training and enrichment for the education birds so their work of introducing Hoosiers to the habits and habitat of birds of prey is as effective as possible. Today, the number of licensed rehabilitators is greater than when the facility first opened. DNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife maintains a list of these licensed rehabilitators that is available at on.IN.gov/wildliferehab.
- Harmonie State Park Alerts (1)
- POOL CLOSURE: The swimming pool has permanently closed. Read details.
- Indiana Dunes State Park Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Lincoln State Park Alerts (2)
- 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.
- McCormick's Creek State Park Alerts (2)
- 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 CLOSED: The saddle barn will be closed during the 2025 season for pasture restoration and barn maintenance.
- Mississinewa Lake Alerts (3)
- Mississinewa Closures (4/23/25): Pearson's Mill SRA’s dock is closed. Check for updates on the Mississinewa Lake Facebook page or here.
- 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.
- Monroe Lake Alerts (3)
- Monroe Lake Closures (5/7/25): 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; Pine Grove SRA; Cartop SRA; Main boat ramp and access to Twin Herons Marina at Cutright SRA (high water ramp currently open). Check for updates on the Monroe Lake Facebook page.
- 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.
- Mounds State Park
- None at this time.
- O'Bannon Woods State Park Alerts (1)
- STAGESTOP CAMPGROUND AND CANOE ACCESS RAMP CLOSED: Contact the office with questions.
- Ouabache State Park Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Patoka Lake Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Pokagon and Trine Alerts (2)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Potato Creek State Park Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Prophetstown State Park Alerts (2)
- 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
- Redbird Off-Road State Recreation Area Alerts
- None at this time.
- Salamonie Lake Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Shades State Park Alerts (0)
- None at this time.
- Shakamak State Park Alerts
- There are currently no alerts for this location.
- Spring Mill State Park Alerts (1)
- DONALDSON SHELTER CLOSED: The Donaldson Shelter was removed due to significant damage sustained during a tornado on March 31, 2023.
- Starve Hollow SRA Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Summit Lake State Park Alerts (1)
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- Tippecanoe River State Park (0)
- None at this time.
- Turkey Run State Park Alerts (1)
- Trails Open: Turkey Run State Park’s trails are open, with the exception of Trail # 4 located near the Coal Mine which sustained damage from a tree fall. While trails are open, exercise caution as trails are extremely muddy.
- Versailles State Park Alerts
- None at this time.
- Whitewater State Park Alerts (2)
- 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.