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Cave River Valley Natural Area

State park · Campbellsburg, Indiana

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 985 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03371500, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 985 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
14,600 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
17.71 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 985 ft³/s over 72 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Indiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EAST FORK WHITE RIVER NEAR BEDFORD, IN (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cave River Valley Natural Area

H: 88° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
39%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
70°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Sunny
87°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cave River Valley Natural Area?
Cave River Valley Natural Area is a state park in Campbellsburg, Indiana.
Can you swim at Cave River Valley Natural Area?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Cave River Valley Natural Area rated?
Cave River Valley Natural Area in Campbellsburg, Indiana has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 108 reviews.

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6031-6871 N Cave River Valley Rd, Campbellsburg, IN 47108

Campbellsburg, Indiana 47108

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