State Parks Near Madison, Indiana
11 state park units lie within 50 miles of Madison, including 3 parks across the line in Kentucky. The closest is Clifty Falls State Park, about 2 mi west of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Clifty Falls State Park2 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 11 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 94 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Madison, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Madison; driving distance is usually longer.
Clifty Falls State Park
The park supports swimming, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: 169 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Clifty Falls State Park →General Butler State Resort Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for General Butler State Resort Park →Hardy Lake
Popular activities here are ice fishing, winter sports, archery, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Hardy Lake →Versailles State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Versailles State Park →Charlestown State Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 192 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Charlestown State Park →Deam Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include boating, swimming, fishing, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Deam Lake State Recreation Area →E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
The park supports stargazing, archery, wildlife watching, biking, and geocaching.
Hours, fees and rules for E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park →Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Popular activities here are golf, historic sites, swimming, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: 62 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Bone Lick State Historic Site →Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 11 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Starve Hollow State Recreation Area →Falls of the Ohio State Park
The park supports boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Falls of the Ohio State Park →Brown County State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, ice fishing, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 693 campsites across 5 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Brown County State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Madison
- Clifty Falls State Park 2 mi west · 169 campsites
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · 100 campsites
- Hardy Lake 17 mi west · 157 campsites
- Versailles State Park 23 mi north · 235 campsites
- Charlestown State Park 25 mi southwest · 192 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Madison
- Clifty Falls State Park 2 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 37 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Falls of the Ohio State Park 39 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Madison
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site 36 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Madison
- Clifty Falls State Park 2 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hardy Lake 17 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Versailles State Park 23 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Deam Lake State Recreation Area 33 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Madison
- Clifty Falls State Park 2 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Hardy Lake 17 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Versailles State Park 23 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Charlestown State Park 25 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Fishing near Madison
- General Butler State Resort Park 15 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Hardy Lake 17 mi west · Fishing listed
- Versailles State Park 23 mi north · Fishing listed
- Charlestown State Park 25 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Deam Lake State Recreation Area 33 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Madison
What is the closest state park to Madison?
Clifty Falls State Park is the closest, about 2 miles west of Madison in a straight line. Next are General Butler State Resort Park and Hardy Lake.
How many state parks are near Madison?
11 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Madison have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Clifty Falls State Park, General Butler State Resort Park and Hardy Lake. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Madison?
Yes, at 2 parks, including General Butler State Resort Park and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Madison?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Seymour, IN29 mi northwest
- Near Shelbyville, KY39 mi south
- Near Greensburg, IN41 mi north
- Near Columbus, IN42 mi northwest
- Near Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY43 mi south
- Near Florence, KY43 mi east
- Near Frankfort, KY48 mi southeast
- Near Cincinnati, OH55 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.