Springs Valley Trail and Boat Launch
Surrounded by scenic hardwood forests, the 141-acre Springs Valley Lake, once known as Tucker Lake, is the centerpiece for this recreation site. The boat launch area has trailer parking and vault toilets.
The trailhead for the 12 mile multiple-use trail has horse trailer parking, and there are picnic tables and hitching rails along the trail. The trail is for use by hikers, mountain bike riders, and horse back ridersand offers scenic views of Springs Valley Lake and includes remnants of the historic Buffalo Trace. This trail has several short, steep climbs, a wide tread and is quite scenic. For a longer ride it can be connected via county roads to Youngs Creek Trail.
General Information
Additional Resources
Swimming at Springs Valley Lake
There is no designated swimming beach provided at Springs Valley Lake. Indiana state law mandates a person must not swim or allow a child or other person in their care to swim at a location other than a designated beach during designated hours.
State law does allow swimmers to swim from a watercraft between sunrise and sunset in an embayment on a reservoir property but not within 300 feet of a designated lauching ramp. Please use caution.
Year-round
- Trail use permit required for horses and mountain bike riders ages 17 years and older
None
- Motorized travel is not permitted.
- Horse and mountain bike riders required to stay on trails designated for that type of use.
Getting There
Directions
From French Lick: Ind. 145 south 6.4 miles, turn left on Liberty Church Road. Turn left on County Road 475. In 1/4 mile bear right onto County Road 625. Go 1.5 miles to the trailhead on the left.
From Paoli: Ind. 37 south 1 mile, turn right on South Paoli Unionville Road. Go 1 mile, turn right onto County Road 150 S. Go 1.1 miles, turn left on County Rd 225 W. Go 2.5 miles, turn left on County Road 325 W. Go 3 miles to the trailhead on the right.
To the boat launch from French Lick: Ind. 145 south. Left on Old State Road 145. Left on County Road 375 S. Right on S County Road 550 W.
