Hoosier National Forest, an Indiana National Forest

HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST
811 Constitution Ave
Bedford, Indiana 47421

(lat:38.4761 lon:-86.5401)

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The Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful Forest a favorite! Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of how this 200,000 acre Forest should be managed. The challenge is to provide a Forest with the values and benefits people want while protecting the unique ecosystems on the Hoosier National Forest.

Featured Areas within the Park

Blackwell Horse Camp Availability and Reservations

The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system. Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35....more

German Ridge Campground Availability and Reservations

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a 20 site campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake and cliff area, a seasonal day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and has long been a popular get-away for people in southern....more

Hardin Ridge Availability and Reservations

Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The complex includes six shady campground loops, two picnic areas with shelters, and two rental cabins. The area offers something for everyone, with activities like camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and....more

Hickory Ridge Horse Camp Availability and Reservations

Hickory Ridge is a primitive campground located near the Hickory Ridge Trail system. There is a vault toilet, non-potable water trough for horses, picnic tables, and fire rings, a mounting ramp, and a day use parking area. A variety of long and short interconnecting trail loops through scenic hardwoods. Hickory Ridge Campground provides access....more

Indian-Celina Lakes Campground Availability and Reservations

The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and Indian Lakes are within the area, offering camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as tours of a historic site. The area offers dozens of individual campsites, divided in two loops. Campsites are available for tent and RV....more

Saddle Lake Recreation Area Availability and Reservations

The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. Saddle Lake has a primitive campground, a boat ramp, and a hiking trail. This scenic, somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you will often have the place to yourself A 13 site....more

Shirley Creek Horse Camp Availability and Reservations

Shirley Creek is a primitive campground. There is no use fee at this site. A primitive campground, vault toilets, picnic tables, and hitching racks are available Water may is seasonally available for livestock not potable for humans but bringing water is recommended. A variety of terrain, scenic hardwoods, and shady trails. Shirley Creek....more

Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area Availability and Reservations

The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest. It offers camping, picnic areas, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and educational programs. Visitors enjoy the scenic views of the forest and all it has to offer. Boating, fishing and swimming in the lake are popular....more

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Location

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Nearby Parks

Springs Valley State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Martin County State Forest

Ferdinand State Forest

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

May 11 AN EXCELLANT PARK ALL AROUND

MY HUSBAND AND I WENT CAMPING AT HARDIN RIDGE AND IT WAS AWESOME,THE EMPLOYEES ALL ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND POLITE AND VERY HELPFUL, THEY KEEP THE CAMPGROUND AND BATHROOMS SPOTLESS AND OVERALL A GREAT EXPERIENCE, WE DEFINATELY WILL BE BACK AGAIN