Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest is a 204,000-acre forest in the rolling hills of southern Indiana.  The mixed forests cover a karst landscape and are home to a large number of caves.  Timber harvesting in the area began in the 19th century and by 1910, most of the lumber had been felled.  In the 1930s, Indiana expressed interest in protection of the forest and Hoosier National Forest was established in 1935.  Today, the forest contains more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, numerous campgrounds and lakes, and Indiana's only wilderness area.

Contact Information:

811 Constitution Avenue

Bedford, IN 47421

Phone: (812) 275-5987

Ranger Districts:

There are two Ranger Districts in the forest.

Tell City Ranger District:

Tell City Ranger District is located in the southern part of the forest.

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier/