Check hunting season dates and signs posted near the gate and on the bulletin board near the parking area. You may need to wear an orange vest and hat for safety. The road is cleared at least once per year with a bulldozer and chainsaws, as the accumulation of mud occurs, and the occasional tree might fall into the road. Some hunters will do some clearing work as well.

The incline is gentle between the parking area and the water, so it's not a difficult walk, even if you're carrying a scope, which I recommend. 

There is good birding all along this road, as it follows Crooked Creek as it empties into the lake. As you get closer to the lake, the creek widens and includes a great mud flat area where you can observe shorebirds during migration and several species of waders, seasonally. Waterfowl, gulls, and terns are seen in colder months.

When the trees and shrubs are leafed out, the line of sight to the creek and lake can be obscured. After rains, there can be puddles and mud on the road, which can be quite slippery. I suggest wearing boots or wellies after a rain and walking carefully when mud is present.

During Spring and Summer, carry with you a long, thin stick to clear spider webs, which are built with remarkable speed even overnight.

Toward the end of the trail you can find (with or without a scope), mainly during migration, many of the only shorebird species reported for Spencer County. Bald Eagle, Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, and a large, seasonal roost of Great Egret can be seen toward the lake end of the road. Gulls, terns, and waterfowl can be seen in the colder months.

While not seen from this location, Clapper Rail and Limpkin have been observed by a kayaker between this hotspot and the Van Buren boat ramp, which you can see from the end of this road. The habitat is good for both, so keep an eye out for them.

Check the links to eBird at the top of this page for details.

This access to the Taylorsville Lake WMA is one of the best hotspots, and certainly the best shorebird habitat in Spencer County. It's about 1.65 miles from the gate down to the water, depending on lake levels. It's an old, paved road, so it's wide and grades gently down to the lake. The return trip is more difficult for this reason, but it isn't a tough walk. Make sure you check hunting season dates and signs posted near the gate and on the bulletin board near the parking area. If there are lots of vehicles, it may be necessary for you to wear an orange vest and hat for safety.

This is just one, ~1.65 mile road down to Taylorsville Lake.