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| General | Land, acres | 2914 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Picnic Shelters, # | 1 | | | Bridle Trails, miles | yes | | Camping | Primative, # | 11 | | | Horsemen Campsites, # | 25 |
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Nearby Parks:
Patoka State Fish and Wildlife Area
Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Pike State Forest was placed under the management of Ferdinand State Forest in July 1997. The PikeState Forest consists of 2,939 acres in southwestern Indiana. Acquisition of the land that makes up PikeState Forest began in the 1930s, and continued through the 1950s. Most of the buildings on the propertywere constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) using material cut from local timberstands.
Topography at Pike State Forest varies from hilly uplands to the low bottomlands of the Patoka River.Because of the diversity of sites, a wide variety of plant and animal life make their homes at Pike. Severalrecreational opportunities are available at Pike State Forest, including hunting, horseback riding,picnicking, bird watching and hiking. |
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| Camping: |
| Primitive camping is available for a fee. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Self-registration is required. Pit toilets and seasonal drinking water are available. There is a picnic table and grill located on each site. Eleven sites are available in the family camping area and 25 sites are located in the Horseman's Campground. |
| Trails: |
| Hiking is available on the forest property's firelanes and bridle trails. All horses brought, driven or riddenonto the State Forest must have a valid annual horse use tag. Hikers and horseback riders are advised towear hunter orange or other bright clothing while on trails during hunting season. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic areas with picnic tables and grills are available for day use. A picnic shelter and playground are alsoavailable. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| HuntingWhitetail deer, ruffed grouse, turkey, squirrel, fox, and raccoon. A valid hunting license is required.
FishingThe Patoka River is accessible for fishing. A valid Indiana fishing license is required. |
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| NCTA: Following the NCT - ... About 15 miles further west, the trail enters Pike State Forest. Much of the off-road trail here ... certified; some information may be had from Pike State Forest, 334 Lappell Rd., Latham, OH 45645 or ... |
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