Whitewater Memorial State Park
Liberty, IN
When to Visit:
Whitewater Memorial State Park offers access to Whitewater Lake as well as the larger Brookville Reservoir.
Specialty Species:
Bald Eagle: In the fall and winter, be sure to check the skies while you are in the park for a chance to see a Bald Eagle or two.
Dabbling Ducks: Check the shallow areas of both lakes for dabbling ducks during the spring, fall, and winter.
Diving Ducks: Check both Brookville Reservoir and Whitewater Lake for diving ducks during the spring, fall, and winter.
Where to Bird:
- Beach
- Silver Creek Ramp
- South Shelter
Beach: Scan Whitewater Lake from the beach for dabbling and diving ducks.
Silver Creek Ramp: Scan Brookville Reservoir from here looking for both dabbling and diving ducks.
South Shelter: This is another site to scan Whitewater Lake from that gives you a view of more of the lake.
Hours:
7am to 11pm
Fees:
$4 Monday - Thursday for Indiana plates
$5 Friday - Sunday for Indiana plates
$7 Daily for non-Indiana plates
Accessiblity:
Some areas are handicap accessible.
Trails:
9.4 miles of hiking and 9 miles of bridle trails
Non-birding Equipment Needed:
- None
Lenght of Visit:
1-2 hours
Map:
Website:
Directions:
From the South: From the intersection of I-275 and SR-27 in Cincinnati, OH, take US-27 North for 34.5 miles. Turn left (south) onto SR-101. After 1.7 miles, turn right (west) into Whitewater Memorial State Park.
From the East: Take I-70 West from Dayton, OH. Take Exit 156A for US-40. After 3.75 miles, turn left (south) onto US-27. Continue to follow US-27. After 14.3 miles, continue straight onto SR-101. After 1.7 miles, turn right (west) into Whitewater Memorial State Park.
From the West: Take I-70 East from Indianapolis. Take Exit 149A onto SR-38 South. Go 3.3 miles and turn left (east) onto US-40. Go 0.9 miles and then turn right (south) onto S. 8th Street/IN-227/S Kelly Street/US-27. Continue to follow US-27. After 14.1 miles, continue straight onto SR-101. After 1.7 miles, turn right (west) into Whitewater Memorial State Park.
Address:
1418 S. State Road 101
Liberty, IN 47353
765-458-5565
Nearby Birding:
Brookville Lake SRAs/Causeways/Boat Ramps/Dam
Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary