Neotropical migrants and waterfowl.

Bissell Bluff State Natural Area is 562 acres. Bissell Bluff is located on Bissell Creek at its confluence with the Cumberland River. Bissell Bluff’s sloughs hold numerous waterfowl. 

To reach the Bissell Bluff State Natural Area, from Smithland travel about 5 miles north on HWY 60 to Three Rivers Rock RD. Go south on Three Rivers Rock RD to the intersection with Bizzelll Bluff RD. Turn left on Bizzell Bluff Rd by the quarry entrance. After 2.3 miles turn right on Tomahawk RD and proceed just 0.2 miles to area entrance. The Bissell Bluff tract protects a mature forest and bottomland forest along the Cumberland River. This area floods annually when the Cumberland River overflows in the spring. Terrain could be considered very rugged.