If you’re looking for a place to get away from other hikers and enjoy your time in nature this is a much better option than say Fall Creek Falls and just as beautiful.

If you’re looking for “safety in numbers” hike one of the more popular destinations.

In a 3-4 mile hike I only came across 4/5 other small groups of 2.

It’s beautiful and well marked.

I parked at the camp ground store and hiked the river trail to the wetland loop, and back around again to the river trail back to the parking lot.

Trails are CLEARLY marked with color symbols attached that the trees.

The only mistake I made was leaving the observation tower I came off the stairs and continued walking on the trail in front of me. It led me to the backcountry trail but it was clear within a few minutes and I could look down at the river and see the correct trail. Just a careless mistake, but again the trail was marked with sign posts at important intersections.

It was a pretty flat and easy enough hike that would be easy enough for school age children (and it’s easy to shorten or park in a different lot on a different day or after lunch)

I’m not in great shape and considered it a decent workout. Didn’t have to really stop and catch my breath or pause. No big uphill climbs.

I really enjoyed seeing the wetlands from both sides and climbing the observation deck. Just watching the small birds work their way through the marsh grass was pretty neat.

Trails are VERY well defined. You aren’t going to wonder if it’s a park trail or a deer trail that leads into a swamp.

Great looking spot to camp. There are lots of amenities in the park itself from a restaurant, store and even a hotel and cabins.

Also offers golf course and a skeet range.

The bathroom even has free showers if you wanted to bring a kit to freshen up after a long hike.

Make sure to stop by and see Cotton the owl and (I think) Buddy the Red tail hawk next to the store in the campground.