Boone Creek Barrens
The Boone Creek Special Area on the Hoosier National Forest contains several rare barrens communities in close association with adjacent dry forests. Beginning in mid-summer, these small openings explode with the color of brilliant wildflowers. Although the area does not have a developed trail system, visitors can view colorful wildflowers from the roadside on the north and southeast boundaries. A short hike along down the ridgelines with southern or western aspects brings visitors to the remnant barrens. Barrens openings occur on thin limestone or calcareous shale that results in an increased diversity of prairie forbs and warm season grasses. Stunted trees of post oak and blackjack oak typically dominate these areas. Because of the broad assortment of plants, these areas support many species of grassland insects, including many moths, butterflies, and skippers. For information on wildflower viewing click here.
Campground Restrictions
Points of Interest
Location |
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Boone Creek Barrens |
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area |
Clover Lick Barrens |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Cave Creek - Rough River Lake | 85 | 618 ft | |||
Hardin Ridge | 200 | 780 ft | |||
Cedar Creek - Old Hickory Lake | 60 | 459 ft | |||
Rough River State Park | 65 | 530 ft | |||
Laurel Branch - Rough River Lake | 75 | 508 ft | |||
North Fork - Rough River Lake | 100 | 540 ft | |||
Celina Recreation Area | 55 | 709 ft | |||
Poole Knobs - J. Percy Priest Reservoir | 88 | 537 ft | |||
German Ridge | 21 | 743 ft | |||
Mason Ridge - Morgan Monroe State Forest | 30 | 707 ft | |||
Axtel - Rough River Lake | 160 | 518 ft | |||
Springs Valley Rec Area | 10 | 672 ft | |||
Seven Points - J. Percy Priest Reservoir | 60 | 521 ft | |||
Yellowwood State Forest | 80 | 613 ft | |||
Spring Mill State Park | 220 | 670 ft | |||
Yellowbank Creek - Yellowbank WMA | Numerous | 395 ft | |||
Paynetown State Rec Area - Monroe Lake | 320 | 557 ft | |||
Cages Bend - Old Hickory Lake | 43 | 477 ft | |||
Bledsoe Creek State Park | 57 | 609 ft | |||
Cedars of Lebanon State Park | 117 | 686 ft | |||
Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir | 10 | 535 ft | |||
Sycamore Springs Park | Numerous | 490 ft | |||
Morgan - Monroe State Forest | 30 | 941 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Eel River At North Manchester
USGS 03328000 |
682 cfs |
Tippecanoe River At Winamac
USGS 03331753 |
1,240 cfs |
Wabash River At Peru
USGS 03327500 |
1,390 cfs |
Tippecanoe River Near Ora
USGS 03331500 |
1,140 cfs |
Tippecanoe River At Buffalo
USGS 03332345 |
1,730 cfs |
Iroquois River At Rensselaer
USGS 05522500 |
278 cfs |
Wabash River At Logansport
USGS 03329000 |
2,230 cfs |