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Hoosier National Forest

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811 Constitution Ave, Bedford, IN 47421, United States

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William Howard

It's an absolutely gorgeous place to go for a hike, see wildlife, go kayaking or fishing if it suits you. I will recommend packing extra water if you intend to hike as it can be more of a task than you'd initially expect but the hike is one of the most scenic in the entire state and worth the trek.

Michael Yates

Awesome time backpacking this trail. The peninsula trail. A great 10 miles. Beautiful scenery and I'm sure the fall leaves are amazing

J R

Great forest with nicely set up dispersed sites and plenty of country roads to drive on.

Lori Hawk

My oldest son and I walked a little way into the woods. It was slightly drizzling, and I loved hearing the droplets fall upon the trees.

ElricStrmbrngr

Backpacking in the Charles C Deam Wilderness, which is part of the Hoosier National Forest, is a great experience. I enjoyed over 20 miles of the trail system and loved camping directly on the shores of Lake Monroe. What an awesome experience. The trails are rated as moderate and easily done by someone in fair shape. Beautiful area.

Randall

I live here in the Hoosier National Forrest and hike very often on the trails. I think that it's a beautiful treasure and pretty much undiscovered by the public. I had the pleasure of seeing a mommy Black bear and cub while hiking the Morgan ridge west trail on the morning of 04/10/20. What an honor! I'll never forget that experience. According to the Indiana DNR mammalogy department, this would be evidence of the first mating pair of black bears seen in Indiana since 1873.

Wendy Young

Because Nature. However on this trip we had rude neighbours that refused to honor quiet time. Even after my husband asked them to please turn off the music at 11:30. So if you have this issue call the local sheriff department. I came very close last night and wish I has done so at 1:15am when turned into a loud argument.

Greg Luck

Here is all the camping spots that's along the trail

Bob Hagan

It's beautiful and I had A-blast

Sustainable in Suburbia Steven

It's a wonderful magical Forest that should be preserved for future generations. It is filled with many secluded spots that few forests have left anymore. It's a treasure that needs to stay around for our children. The Buffalo springs project needs revamped to ensure it is preserved, not cut down and burned. It should be made into a National Historic Trail the Buffalo Trace Heritage Corridor Trail! Tell the Forest Service and your senators.

Mark Foxworthy

Beautiful, quite & relaxing. Nice to find this close to home.

John Snider

They have lots of beautiful trees. Rambling rivers and chipmunks everywhere. Leave your couch drive here and walk into the woods. Nature will tell you what to do from there.

Fred Stark

Great camping. Hobo dinners over an open fire. Back to HNF for a fall break. Perfect!

Kyle Winters

An amazing place! Some of the best trails and scenery across Indiana. Went to 3 different sections of the trails and all were worth my time. Well maintained and marked

Wendy Hedlund

Went to Hemlock Cliffs in Hoosier National Forest. Beautiful trails among cliffs and caves. It is like going back in the past and image settlers exploring and finding places to settle. Water falls with cold water and rock cliffs for shelter.

Megan Fisher

I love Allen's Creek ridge!! There is a very nice trail off of the parking lot that leads to a couple places, my favorite way takes you off the trail a little bit just over a hill the leads to the water were a bunch of Indian beads are!!!

Brian Bartos

Wide open, we dispersed camped a weekend. Relaxing! Check for ticks!!

World Traveler

Great forest - well maintained, major updates are rare, keeping it very wild, hike the Grub Ridged Trail, it's only 4 miles to the lake!

Gregg M (Nomad travel)

Had a pleasant stay,nice lake and good hiking trails, would visit again

Charles Lewis V

Free dispersed camping. Decent horse/bike/hiking trails. Great place to get away for a weekend

Nathan Petosky

Beautiful area with lots of bike trails, hiking trails, and water. The beach was nice and clean overall very impressed. Campground was great, easy in easy out, bathrooms very clean, campground overall very enjoyable.

Dr. William Starsiak

I love this spot. My first trip here was when I was 5, I just took my 5 year old here. Great spot for day hiking and/or camping

Vanessa Hart

My home is in the Hoosier National Forest. I've lived here for 13 years. It's beautiful, private, and there's plenty recreation for the entire family. At least what we enjoy!

R R

Beautiful, quiet and peaceful. An absolutely stunning place to visit.

Heidi Melms

Great place for hiking, backpacking, and horse back riding. Several trails, some marked better than others, some cleaned up better than others. However, it’s hiking in Indiana and some of the best terrain. In the summer it really doesn’t have any scenery because the woods are VERY dense. This also makes it extremely hot and humid in summer since there is no breeze either. Keep that in mind if you are planning a trip. Don’t expect the trails, roads, bathrooms, and views to be that of a state park, but it also doesn’t have the traffic of state parks either. At times you can feel like the only person in the woods when hiking! We hiked 14 miles in one afternoon and besides the miserable heat of August had a great time. Brought a filter and was able to find a few water sources to keep hydrated. We definitely plan to be back when the weather is a little more agreeable. Image is one of the neat campsites we found while hiking.

Bill Whaley

The service roads for dispersed camping are in pretty good shape , people leaving trash and fires burning should be more respectful of nature and not treat the forest like the place they live or just stay away . It would be nice to have some dispersed camping areas with lake access.

Dan Niebauer

Beautiful place. The DNR officer was was very pleasant and understanding when he told us we can't camp at the lake. The people of southern Indiana are noticeably more friendly than in the north.

Nic Rudder

We drive down to Patoka Lake to ride the jet ski's because the water here seems to be much cleaner. A really nice lake.

Jones's Outdoor Adventures

Backpacked for 8 miles on Hickory Ridge Trail. Camped two nights met some sweet people at the Hickory Church. Brother & Me had a blessed time!

Ian Stuart

Hiked the Indian/Celina Lake Loop Trail over two days, though it could have been done in one long day of hiking! Many excellent camping spots along the South side of the loop. Fewer on the North section, which is where we found ourselves in the afternoon. Still had a wonderful time and highly recommend this criminally under-utilized park!

Nolan Payne

Very nice trails and lake with boat ramp troller motor only. And also nice camp sites

James Mote (Motedog)

Great place to visit. Fishing was great, the place was very clean. This is a place of beauty.

Veronica Stocksdale

Best camping I've ever experienced

Dustin Honeycutt

Great place to visit. Just don't get turned around, car or on foot. You could get lost easily.

Sarah Smith

Big open land with a lot of space to walk through the woods.

Moon

Beautiful amazing place besides the beheaded discarded squirrels in the waterways

Greg Croucher

I've been going to this Forrest for 25 years. Very quiet, great fishing (from a small boat), nice camp sites, and a great hiking trail

Terra Wilson

Now waking up at home and looking over to the Hoosier national forest how lucky I a girl am I?

Brian Adams

Backpacked the Twin Lakes loop trail. The trail is nice and brings you through several different types of terrain. Bring your bug spray and pants, there are quite a few ticks here.

Heath Harlan

We worked our way south to north. We enjoyed the peaceful roads, birded the local hot spots and can't wait to go back in Spring. Photos of Perry county.

Christy Kemp

It's my home, I love this area of Indiana it's beautiful I've been here all my life and don't plan on leaving ❤🌲🌷🌻🌾🌳🍃🍁🍂🌼🌻 …

Nancy Renner

Great place to camp, fish and play on the water!

Chad Merkley

Nice place to camp. We were the ONLY ones there, so that was a bonus! Warm water on the lake. Pit potties had about 200 flies and 250 mosquitoes (yes, I counted) and couldn't lock the door.... But again, we were the only ones. Didn't do any fishing, but there was a fish cleaning station as well.

LivGirl 3986

We went to Hemlock Cliffs and it was so beautiful, worth the trip!

David

Relaxing, no entrance fee for Charles c Deam wilderness. Great way to escape in Indiana.

Springheeledjak

Great place to spend some time and enjoy nature.

Todd Epley

Great National Forest with some amazing trails and some good hunting grounds too!

Sandina Wood

Went for a small hike at Mifflin Cliffs. We seen 2 waterfalls, 1 small and the other had 2 small falls. Very nice and relaxing. Planning on returning with grandkids, 7, 4, 2 yrs old. It will be perfect.

David Keith

Went to Charles Deem Wilderness area to do some hiking. Had a great time.

Alyssa Barnes

I love the Hoosier National Forest. It is right in Indiana. It is beautiful in the fall. The climb to the top of the watchtower to view the fall foliage is a must. 111 feet tall.

Julie Boysen

If you like the outdoors the woods specifically it's the only place in Indiana really to go and spend some time you camp in Brown County State Park and then you go visit the forest as a day trip

Denise Flamion

Enjoyed a great weekend camping. Beautiful trails and lakes. Plenty of parking. Can tent camp or use a camper. Has shelter houses that can be rented for parties, reunions ect. Some areas of the forestry have trails for horseback riding and bicycle riding.

Blake Welker

The Wilderness was fun to hike in, and offered a great first backpacking experience. Trails do get pretty muddy in the spring as a result of the rain and horse traffic.

Jason Clem

Beautiful area if you ever have the chance to go. Have a family reunion nearby every few years and it is always great.

Delaney Widmer

This place was absolutely amazing. The ladies who work the check in booth were super friendly and informative. Everything was absolutely clean. My husband and I walked the trail around Lake Celina and the the trail that cuts between both lakes and it was stunning. Their campsites and wonderful and set up nicely. The bathrooms were nice and clean. We absolutely will be coming back. I highly recommend.

Lisa JIA

Great place for hiking, with hills, caves, water streams, beach, and unlimited fun. We visited the park office before start picking where to go, and they were very helpful.

William Janos

Awesome area! So peaceful and relaxing.

Eric cogdell

Nice horse trails, but you will need special Horse Bridial tags to ride the park.

Davy Wallace

Love the peaceful waters and great atmosphere here while kayaking.

Bryan Hamilton

We go to saddle lake campground at least once a year and love it everytime.

Roger “TnMtnMn” Imes

Beautiful wooded area. This place covers a lot of ground. Was helping a buddy work on a house that his property backed up to the forest. Said he sees deer, Turkey, and bobcats all the time. Occasionally a coyote too.

Judi Davidson

Fishing at Patoka Lake or just driving around, the Hoosier National Forest is a great escape. Next time, camping!

Leroy Walls

I'm disappointed we were there for the end on Memorial day and the horse camp is being taken over by boaters and campers alike.. Saw one other horse trailer there we had to wait on campers to leave so we could get a horse pen for our horses. Did see some improvement on the trail that might have been added last year

David Grinnell

Great place to get away and ride some gravel roads

Joel Hatfield

This place is beautiful. But people keep leaving a bunch of thrash

Patrick Broyer

There are lots of pull offs you can camp in. The horse trails near the horse camps are pretty well tilled up from horse traffic. When it is wet, they're a muddy mess. Trail 18 and 19 have less horse traffic so are in better shape. Nebo ridge is in excellent shape.

Robin Walker

Huge hardwood forest with great trails of all ability levels. Clean rest areas and picnic shelters. Just great

Leslie Gootee

Love my 2nd home. It's magical and beautiful

Nate P

Patoka lake is beautiful. The campgrounds and picnic areas here were very nice.

Brooke Kimsey

Beautiful. I hope it always stays a national forest.

Clark Morrison

Hoosier NF has designated campgrounds (e.g. Hardin Ridge) but no designated dispersed camping areas. Yet lots of dispersed sites exist in the wilder sections. I won't say where because they are already too busy for my liking.

Ken Risen

Great place ,to go swimming at chipsaw park near Leopold Indiana.They also have camping and hiking and fishing.

Rob Dillender

It was a nice day to hunt. The Deer just weren't moving.

Chris Kane

Great camping spots!

Gery

Hoosier National Forest is beautiful, a great place to hike. Everyone is very friendly. Nature at best!!!

JoEllen Frazier

Beautiful scenery!

Elvis Dizdar

Great camping with family at Patoka Lake Fisherman's Camp Ground

Bill

Nice campground and places to hike lakes are small

matt fischer

Had a great time burning the tread off my Sport Cup Twos!!

Logan Knight

Had great time camping and renting a pontoon boat for the family at Lake Monroe

Ray Milks

Best wilderness area in south central indiana. Lots of good hiking, mountain biking, and dispersed camping. Could be more OHV access.

Stephanie Seelye

Went to the back of Hemlock Cliffs and it never disappoints! Epic.

Ashley Hensley

We had a fantastic time in the forest.... The 5 mile hike in and 5 mile hike out was long for my 4 and 2 year old but we knew that coming in.... We loved taking a dip in the lake once we got there.... Great time but plan on taking the cannoe in next time to see more than the little peninsula we were on!!!

Shane Snelling

Very nice, quiet state park. Gods hiking trails and fishing pond. It’s $7 per Indiana resident per car, which is a little expensive for a couple hours fishing. Indiana state parks don’t offer military or veteran discounts and I think that would be a nice improvement. All in all, I’ll continue to use the park despite the price because it has nice amenities.

Katherine Watson

Hoosier forest is a great place to go on a walk. There is beauty surrounding you on all sides.

Lucas (Badboypilot)

The showers were push button and only gave you about 1 minute or less per push. They did have some good spots for tents and the campground was very clean.

Greg Baynham

So peaceful and full of nature! For some reason this forest does NOT have the Asian tiger mosquitoes that leave giant welts.. just the standard Indiana ones that are a pleasure compared to the invasive ones in the city!

Carol Spillman

Tipsaw Recreation Area located in the Hoosier National Forest. Nice beach and camping area. Wooded sites

John Carr

Beautiful trail and scenery.

Caroline Bauserman

Hands down my favorite place to go in Indiana. It's a short drive from Indianapolis, so we go here often to backpack! The peninsula trail is definitely one of the best hikes there, but I have had a great time every time I have been here. Absolutely beautiful!

Wendy Thompson

Great trails had a lot of family fun

Mary Raymond

We are hosts at Tipsaw Recreation.Area. it is beautiful here!

Gabriele Guidi

Amazing trails, beautiful nature

Paul Harden

This forest is amazing. Lots to see and discover.

Hanna Fellinger

Never disappoints.

Christine Clinton

Absolutely Beautiful the Fall Colors are Breath Taking!!!

Andy Mika

Very nice dispersed camping. It was quite a few people in late September but it was gorgeous weekend weather.

gdvm1000

Staff is so kind and warm. My family and I have been going here multiple times every year for as long as I can remember. Bathrooms and washrooms are kept very clean compared to others and the hiking trails are excellent. They range from short one hour trails all the way up to multiple days. I highly recommend this place.

Jackley Homestead & Rabbitry

We hiked the Hemlock Cliff trail and it is a beautiful place to hike.

Ethan Clupper

Camping on the water is great, fun for the whole family

Wylie Dank

This is a beautiful National Forest. While the terrain is very hilly, they have well thought out leveled sites. Some are paved. We camped in the off season so there was no water, electric or dump available. But it was also free. Very private sites, separate, and many trees in between sites. We do wish the dump station would have been open, and given it 5 stars. Our camper is 27 ft., so we didn't have a problem finding a spot. Someone with large motor Home may have difficulty . Hiking trails were well maintained and easy to follow. Did I say beautiful country!! We will be coming back.

Virginia Perry

What an amazing resource just about an hour away from Indianapolis or Louisville. Easily accessible from trail or lake. We went in by canoe for a week and had a blast. Beautiful scenery. Had some great paddles and some really good day hikes. Make sure you take water because the summer had been so dry. The deeper you get the less and less trash you see. But some of the campsites close to the boat launch had a lot of trash.

Myranda Thompson

Wonderful-even for those that night not be sold on camping. They offer running water and electricity for a small fee. The boat docks are well facilitated and the beaches are a great place to spend the day. Lake has plenty of fish. Never had a bad experience.

Steven Duckett

My wife and I love taking our children to do things outdoors. Getting back to the basics, camping, cooking on an open fire, fishing, etc. We really enjoy visiting all the state parks and such as we feel a lot safer while camping. Just an enjoyable experience overall.

Aaron Ritchie

Bring a boat, bank fishing is nearly impossible. Beautiful area. Not too crowded, bring good bug spray with you. Ticks are plentiful! Keep tents zipped at all times. Overall awesome campgrounds,had a blast.

Jamie Barnes

Beautiful forest. We didn't get to see it all due to time constraints but of the 13 miles we hiked, we would have enjoyed it more without the horse trails. Every horse trail was utterly destroyed and some paths only for hikers were also destroyed by people taking their horses there since they couldn't make it through the actual horse trails. It needs some attention but other than that muddy issue, I can't wait to go back.

Devon Foreman

I can move in there and never leave. It is so beautiful and I love the surroundings. There's so many woods pretty creeks pretty rocks all the sounds of the frogs and the crickets at night. Everything about it is just wonderful. It's my absolute favorite place to go.

Dennis Keibler

Just the right amount of trees. Plus, they all grew vertical.

Carl Gasner

Hilly country that is not suitable for farming has been left for Mother Nature to restore; and She's doing what she does best.

Real Talk With The King

Just a beautiful area. I love this National Forest. It has tons of wildlife. Pretty good fishing spot. Awesome hiking trails above all else. If you would like a peaceful hike, this is definitely the place. This is nature at it's finest. I would highly recommend taking the family here for a fun and relaxing filled day. If you want a place to hike this Summer, this is definitely the place. You can't go wrong coming here.

Kaitlin Jones

This property is so gorgeous!! My friend and I hiked 6 miles and camped out, next time we intend to bring kayaks or a canoe and getting out here that way with my 3 year old. This place is GREAT for outdoor family fun/adventures!

Stephanie Ritter

This is a great park! If you love boats, this is the place to go! They have a beautiful lake here. We had a farwell party for my son, who was going into the army here. It was the perfect place. Shelter house Marina #1 has a beautiful view of the lake.

Mary Hawkins

A very clean and nice state park, we love to camp there, the pool is great for kids. Thr nature center is always well staffed and love the pioneer village. I have been on the horse trails they are nice trails a bit rockie.

Monteal May

We love dispersed camping here!!

Elijah

The trails are well kept. It’s always a fun time visiting this hidden gem!

Rick Hess

It's a nice walk ,good fishing.

Willow Irwin

Lovely forest I hike here all the time

Kenneth Skidmore

Lots of natural areas. Campsites have lots of privacy from other campers. Reasonably priced. There are hiking trails and you can camp on the trails for $5 per night. There is also a fishing. Seniors with senior pass save $10 per night on camping fees Very quiet park. Dogs are allowed.

Ella Vanasse

Nice swimming pool with great slides. The entrance fee of $5 per person is a little too high for a State Park. For a family of 4 it would cost $20 just for a few hours of swim. No shades!

Braydon Rogers

Everything there is amazing

Christopher Schmitt

This really isn't a place as much as it is an area. There are a lot of places her to enjoy. State parks are all around here. There are also a couple large reservoirs with boating and fishing activities. You can find several large caves in the area with guided tours. There are also rivers offering places for kayaking and canoeing. Several cabin rental places can also be found here.

richard gaughan

The site was wonderful, although with no improvements at all, but there are no signs indicating campsite locations, and the demarcations between the public and private areas are not clear. But the fish were jumping all day and all night, and birds roamed the shoreline, so it's hard to complain.

Roxa Dee Corn

If you have to get your mind right Hoosier National Forest is where that will happen. It's beautiful peaceful it's got a way of giving you a feeling of contentment, you start thinking of living in a log cabin among the squirrels, chipmunks, deer and all varieties of wildlife. I live here in Crawford county, I'm blessed.

Michael Russell (Mike)

I love this forest. It is a beautiful place. They use a forestry management program that is different from most. They have stands of different kinds of trees that they planted separated. Like in this area there may be 500 walnut trees and over there will be maybe 500 oak trees. The ones I like most is the sturdy Black Walnut trees.

Doug Reinbold

From. Indiana State Road 46 South through the Ohio river. Hoosier National forest. It's a Big places, to enjoy

Joseph Ginder

It's a real forest, though mostly not old growth. Trails!

John Johnson

Trees, hills & woods were beautiful! You can climb the fire watch tower on top of Sky Line Drive. Shelter house is nice - think you must rent in advance.

Mike Stierwalt

If you love the outdoors you'll really love this place. The park is nice and the lake is fantastic. The area is very clean safe and secure. Lots of different Wildlife to look at and lots of great things to see.

maeveewavee

There are so many beautiful recreational areas in Hoosier National Forest! Please be respectful of the land and other people you meet. And PLEASE DON'T LITTER!!! It only hurts the local ecosystem and wildlife, makes employee's jobs harder, and lessons the experience for everyone.

Kim Laun

This is such a nice place for hiking and enjoying the outdoors. We had such a fun day and plan to return with the family. This is a very pretty part of the country to see especially when the leaves are changing. The weather is nice year round and this is a fun place to explore.

Danyail Hayko

I wanted to share my experience at Tipsaw Lake because it was very enjoyable for my family. Typically, I dread campground/state park restrooms but the restrooms near the beach were clean and well stocked. You could tell the beach sand was raked often and the grass was well kept. The swimming area was roped off at just the right distance for most ages to ensure a safe experience. I will note the only problem with the beach area was the lack of trash cans. Thank you to the staff, funding from tax payers and donors who maintain this park!

Laura Kray

We are so lucky to live close to Hoosier National Forest. The trails are beautiful, well marked, and well maintained. There is an variety of length and ruggedness. A wonderful place to forget about your stresses and cares for awhile.

Eric Hernandez

Spent a weekend backpacking in Deam Wilderness and was impressed how well kept the trails were. Facilities at base camp were also very well maintained.

Nicole Deri

This review is based on tent camping at site 47 in Hardin Ridge Recreation Area in Heltonville, IN in the Hoosier National Forest overnight on October 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th of 2019. WOW WOW WOW! This was the best campground/campsite we've ever had. Site 47 is located on the Southern Point loop and it is designed for tent campers with no electric or water at each campsite, but there are water spigots nearby and electricity in the nearby bathhouse with flush toilets and hot showers. There is a picnic table, lantern pole, tent pad and in the ground fire rings with a nice grill attached at each site. The campsites are nicely spaced apart on a beautiful ridge. Most campsites have a nice gravel spot for your vehicle and the a few wooden steps down lead you to your fire ring, picnic table and tent pad. This was very nice bc your site is even further down off the road. There were zero bugs, tons of potential firewood and temps were 70s for highs and 50s for lows. There are hiking trails that lead down to Lake Monroe, one with a beach, swimming, fishing and boating opportunities. We'll definitely be back and hopefully will get site 47 again!! ⛺♨❤⛺♨❤⛺

Mark Julian

Hoosier National Forest is an excellent Forest. You are allowed to hunt deer in there. They allow hunting of squirrel in there. You can get Rabbit out of Hoosier National Forest in rabbit season. It is a great place to go turkey hunting. It's also a good place just to go hiking or camping. Hoosier National Forest is a real large forest in the southern central part of Indiana. I haven't been all over the forest but everywhere I've been it's been beautiful.

Heather Ashby

Voices are needed to help keep the small amount of free land we have left free. They have plans to upset this place by cutting down half the trees and micro-managing what is left. They also plan on herbicides for a lot of the forest, allowing them to flow into the rivers which are drinking water for many. If you would like to help, there is a Facebook group formed called "Save the Hoosier National Forest". 💚🙌🏕

P B

Great hiking and mother nature at her best

Fat Boi

It was great plenty of camp spots

Brenda Simmons

Camping is awesome here, but October is sweet. People decorate their campsites, their animals, then they shut the park down at 6:00 so all the children can go around to the campsites for candy

Jim Gerry

We stayed in the state forest on Patoka lake. This is a beautiful and large camping area. Since the modern campground was full, we stayed in the primative campground and loved it. You can't go wrong with this place given the beauty and bounty of things to do.

Char Hayden

Beautiful hiking and wonderful staff

Darrell Wiley

Great camping. Isolated from other sites. Has double camper sites as well. Great if camping with another family. Hosts were a little snippy with getting out at 12 for end of year. Said was going to lock you in, which we all knew was false. Love camping but hosts attitude at Tipsaw needs a little improvement.

Isaac Murrell

The charles c deam trails are a great place to hike and camp, awesome trails with plenty of open and secluded spots with plenty of room for three to five tents. Also easy to find water being close to the lake. Overall a great experience and a lot of fun to be able to get out in the wild. Beautiful place

Big dummy

A great place to visit to escape the city

Jo Jo

Our campsite was across from the lake. A beautiful place. Clean restrooms. Clean showers. Loved the spot we were in. Ground was flat. So we weren't sleeping down hill. lol. Can't wait for this summer.

Bill Ellegood

I had no idea Indiana had such beautiful natural resources, tall pine trees, valleys and small canons along winding trails. No TV, No Radio, no Cell Service, No Internet. It seemed like we had the forest all to our selves, quiet and surreal.

Christine Quillen

Best state park. They have different areas for camping, boating, beach with shower/bathrooms snack bar, covered picnic areas, marina, archery range, disc-golf, paved bike trails, gravel hiking paths, see eagle at visitor center and much more (Patoka Lake) rent boats, ski-do, pontoon boats. Rent floating cabins

Alison Wold

Great place for a hike.

Aubrie Rowan Kozik

This is my family's favorite area to camp. We go to Patoka Lake here. Of all the areas we have camped, this one offered an experience truly unique. This area offers back country camping, which is hard to find anywhere. The staff is always helpful with offering directions and making conversation about the area.

Shawn Mann

Nice dispersed camping spots

Sarah bosaw

We practically live here in the summer. It's very serene, DNR is really friendly, we've never once had a bad experience. The is a place called gilligan's where you can rent boats, buy fishing gear etc. They are the most wonderful people. They go over and above, way over and above. You should go, it won't disappoint. Camping is clean and safe, fishing is fun, boating is fun, and the scenery is absolutely wonderful.

Jay Land

Beautiful... Oct 2020 with changing of the leaves

Jeremy Cooper

Went to Tipsaw lake. It was very clean and the staff were very helpful. My son and I had a great time. Don't buy firewood until you scope out your site. There may be plenty of wood around.

Rebecca Ryan

Love love love! I highly recommend visiting the offshoot roads (they're gravel - go slow) to see stunning fall colors. Don't forget to test your fear of heights on Hickory Ridge Fire Tower!

Michael Paul Apple

Is Home to Me , Is a Pretty Area Anytime of the Year !!

brad harding

Huge area with hiking and lakes and all sorts of outdoor adventures.

Brian Kloss

The largest forest in Indiana. Known to be one of the best parks's in the state packing in & primitive camping. It has a unique amount of geology with limestone bluffs & caves, untouched beaches, hiking, mountain biking & horse trails that span for miles. South of the Deam Wilderness you can camp just about anywhere with a campfire.

Nathan Workman

Very beautiful. I love hiking here.

Anthony Moulesong

I've only been to the northern part of the Hoosier National Forest (Charles Deam Wilderness), so I can't speak for the rest of it, but it's great! Early spring and early fall are the best times to go: fewer bugs and cooler temperatures. There are some great trails for hiking and I can take my dogs without worrying about a gazillion rules. I've camped out of my backpack and out of my car. There are some primitive campsites along the trails for backpackers. If you go east of the fire tower, there are drive-in campsites that are really nice. No map for the drive-in sites, so you just have to wander a bit on the roads to find them. The drive-in sites afford a good deal of privacy (great to keep my dogs from going nuts!). There are no stores in the forest, but The Fishing Shedd is nearby and you can get any basic stuff (ice, water, etc.) you need there. There are a couple reasons why I didn't give it five stars. First, it's near Bloomington, so you get college kids having parties. I didn't have any noise problems, but the first few drive-in sites had broken glass on the ground. The farther you drive for a site, the cleaner it will be. Second, most of the trails are open to horses, which means they're basically closed to everyone else. You're allowed to hike all the trails, but the horses make them unenjoyable. The droppings are bad enough, but the low spots on the trail get churned into mud by their hooves. I turned back every time I tried a trail open to horses. Even with the negatives, I love camping and hiking here. If you're looking for primitive camping and rugged hiking, the HNF is a great place to go!

Grandma T Simms

Loved this beautiful Park. Biating n the lake during July was fantastic. There were however a few children that we're unattended by an adult that were throwing rocks in the water at the dock. At the dick where people were getting in and out boats. It was very disheartening when the children were asked to stop that they had to be told by adults several times before they stopped.

Thomas Dornberger

A place to de-stress and live simple for a while.

marcia hurlow

Woodsie, with facilities throughout. We went to see the trees full of shoes.

Klifton Keplinger

Wonderfully kept campground and great hiking.

Alex Rittenhouse

The Hoosier National Forest is a quick and easy getaway from home that can be easily accessible from any directional city. The HNF has miles upon miles of clearly marked, well maintained trails that range from most beginner trail walkers to the most advance hikers. Great place to do some trail biking, even. Highly recommend for exercise and for the scenery!

Samantha Albino

We LOVED it here! My dog had plenty of space to run around in the grass ! It was quiet and the people who live across the road were very friendly! (Ticks are bad this year!)

Eric Thompson

Payola Lake is a great place for four season fun. The lake is large enough to accommodate inboard motor watercraft during the summer. There is no inn, but both on and off property cabins are available for dinner. Local cuisine, mostly sandwiches and pizza are located conveniently close to lake front. Hiking is available year round. Finer dining is also available in nearby French Lick. The staff here keeps the park clean and running well. Always safe for families or just avid outdoorsman.

Jessie McParlan

Beautiful place to ride horses. The trails are well-kept

Loco Deerhunter (Locohunter)

This is God's country it's beautiful

Basanta Aryal

Wonderful place for night out. They have houses in the middle of jungle that you can get in rent for days of your choice(as soon as available). You should reserve it before with phone. Hiking, exploration and lots of enjoyment.

Jeremy Baynai

We took the Patoka Lake wine cruise through the forest. It was a gorgeous ride, beautiful lake and scenery. We only wish it were a few weeks later so the leaves were turning! We saw a bald eagle perched at the top of a tree near his nest, aa breath-taking sight.

John Powers

It's beautiful, has amazing trails, it's free, you can camp in the back county or in a nice spot right by your car.

Christy Wilkerson

We boondocked here for 2 nights with our RV at the entrance to Youngs Creek horse trail, it was free, nobody else camped here while we were here, and it was ever so peaceful! Oh and dog friendly!

Marc Abplanalp

Pate Hollow Trail is one of the best in the area. Easy access right off the road. Well-maintained path. Good views of the lake and nice hilly wooded areas. Very little evidence of civilization at the most distal point from the trailhead.

Cyndi Osier

Very nice, sitting on a stump watching animals. Saw raccoons, deer, opossum, many spring birds. Trickle sounds of nearby stream was memorable.

MICHAEL Hubert

Always have a great time camping .

Ginger

Love the area cell coverage is severely lacking. I get it that we should unplug, but I'd like to be able to call or receive calls should the need arise, especially if there was an emergency. We've purchased a cell booster for our RV so hopefully we won't feel vulnerable.

Martin Diez

So so cool place to hike, fish and do kayaking. Not crowded at all. Very nice

Anthony Hodges

Amazingly beautiful area with plenty to see, fishing, and some game. I personally use the gun range out there, but not as often due to the DNR being jerks. They'll stop and pull over people for the most random reasons and you had BETTER make sure you signed in. If it wasn't for the joke of DNR out there, it'd be 5 stars, but they are the only bad about the park. Otherwise, simply beautiful.

allen st.clair

Beautiful place for the outdoor person

Beth Zimmerman

If you love roughing it, this is a great destination. Whether hiking, camping, or just driving through, this place is endless beautiful vistas, with all the variety and wonder that nature can offer.

john doe

Spent priceless times hunting squirrels and deer here. Vast considering the city folks keep chipping away at the territory. Beautiful scenery, and I've drank water from some of the underground springs scattered through. Not too mention the Native American headstones I've found. Some caves for splunking as well, but are very dangerous. If you want to hunt some game or just explore. The Hoosier National Forest won't disappoint. My uncles place used to run into the Hoosier National Forest. Miss those Summers for sure.

Jason Hopkins

Camp sites were nice, but it will cost you $20 to camp- $40 if you choose a "double" site. Watch out for ticks and poison ivy, especially when gathering firewood in the woods.

James Redding

Sometimes, Google makes assumptions that are wrong and then makes any attempt at corrections futile. The picture location provided is about 75 miles off target and is actually at the Lake Monroe Sailing Association which is a USACE/Indiana DNR facility on the NW side of Monroe Reservoir. It is not part of the Hoosier National Forest. Perhaps the geese in the photo are responsible for the error. Unable to move the "pin"! USACE is "US Army Corps of Engineers". . .

Sophie Bailey

It's not only for hiking its for exploring new sites and incredible water falls! But watch out for the steep hills! Hope you enjoy it p.s to all the hunters out there there is a sign that says (NO HUNTING)

Shivani Katukota

Beautiful! We hiked a little and spent some time in a small picnic spot. It was nice and calm and the fall colors looked just perfect!

Kelly Horton

Can't beat that place has everything even a monster for real Pike State forest has great camping for Deer hunters and fishing for all kinds of fish lot's of hillbillies and very beautiful landscape easy access to all the site's and restaurants and plenty of accomodations for staying at very reasonable prices

Roadside Table

The Hoosier is fantastic forest and as an experience dispersed forest camper, I can tell you quite a bit of it - the hilly parts- looks a great deal like the forests here in Appalachia. Something for everyone at this forest. Boating, camping, hiking, OHV riding, equestrian... you name it.

Cathy Board

Beautiful scenery, but there is a large creek on one side so if you plan on a hike, you may not be able to get all the way around after a rain.

Mary Smith

Patoka lake ...one of my favorite places to camp....daughter has camper..we do tents..camped in rv. sites right after gate..never again....too close together, grass too high, bathrooms dirty, trash on campsite when we got there...too many people crowded in...next time my daughter can do without hookup or come visit us at another site down the road Never had any complaints til we camped in rv lot..I do love it up there

Julie Mathis

Awesome Place To Spend Time With God, Reading His Word, Praying, Getting Peace Of Mind/Take Thoughts Captive, Rest & Relaxation. ❤️ Thankful For A Beautiful Place To Rejuvenate, God Bless Those Who Make This Forrest A Place To Get With Our First Love

Joe Jung

Great place to see nature

Eddie Yopp

I've been all over the nation in seen several forests in my lifetime is nothing like coming home and then didn't you know Hoosier National Forest. It's all very very good nature experience for the young'uns and the light so I'll give it a 5

Chad Robbins

Broken glass EVERYWHERE. my husband cut his hand on broken glass by the fire pit. Resulting in stitches. Broken glass along the shoreline, but the Bathrooms were clean. Plenty of places to swim. Pretty private. Would go agian but they need to do something about all the broken glass everywhere

Sarah L.

Nice primitive and secluded trails for those who don't like crowds. We love taking the dogs for dips in the lake, too.

Patriot

Hoosiers boat rental was fantastic, they helped us out with everything and explained everything in detail.We had so much fun!!! Thanks Hoosier boat rental!!!

Lisa Schloss

Beautiful Indiana park for hiking, nice bike trail, lodge and camping. Children's parks could use upgrading.

Christina Grote

Love riding my horses here. Make sure you buy your pass for the trails as it supports improvements. Remember...dont litter!! If you hauled it in. Haul it out. There are garbage cans in several places. Dont throw anything on the ground. It's so ignorant. How would you like it if people came to your house and threw garbage all over your lawn?!

Billy Mickle

Beautiful park great walking, fishing and relaxing. Boats out on the lake. Such peaceful fun filled park

Alex Krasutsky

This place never fails to leave me in awe. The Forrest is incredible. I love nature and this is one of those places that will take you far away from everything. GREAT FOR MUSHROOMS, by the way 😉👌 …

Dee Bye

I am surrounded by Hoosier National Forestry.

Ken Diffendarfer

It is done off the prettiest country in the list midwest. The foothills and the beautiful streams with amazing rocks or agates in them. Several lakes to utilize and ample watersports or fishing opportunities to enjoy.

Daniela Torres

The did the sycamore loop trail. It was very well marked, and very clean. The only thing I didn't like is that there is no restrooms, it would be nice if they had some kind of facility in the parking lot area.

Nate Olszak

Great place to hike

Dan Lamphier

The area is the most beautiful in the state. A very under used asset in this state. Thats ok though because it keeps it clean and quiet for those of us who do use it. While there take your garbage out with you. If you don't have any pick some up laying on the ground. "Leave it better than you found it!"

A Thompson

The Hoosier National Forest is amazingly beautiful. We saw baby snakes today and it's only March 3rd! The backwaters of lake Monroe are full of wildlife.

Pamela Barnes

Woods and water! Camping was great.

Karthik Chandrasekhar

I'd give 3.5 stars. This needs RESTROOMS at regular intervals. Better still, at trailheads if possible! We searched for one but in vain! Hemlock Trail was awesome!! Patoka Lake was serene and beautiful! Looking forward to come over again with more time.

Erica Drake

I love every part of the forest. I will try to visit every park, and trail that I can! Beauty in nature is the best. As long as people follow leave no trace!!!

The Mango

DNR gets a little but hurt when you break the rules. Beautiful place though

Natalie Goodpasture

I've only ever driven through Hoosier national forest but one of these days I really do want to stay there it's a lovely forest and a great view just driving through

CP

I love taking visitors to the forests and hills of Indiana to surprise the people who think all of Indiana is just flat and covered with corn fields. Take a chance to get off the main roads and see this beautiful state.

Gator With a Z

I hunt deer here. Lots of hills! Trails seem to come to a dead end out of no where tho. I would recommend bringing a compass and checking your cell phone providers coverage map. Service with most all cell company's has spotty service!

Monica F

This place is huge! And the people are very friendly, so much to do and see for hours and hours on end. There was a place next to a dam, it was a small waterfall and you could drink the spring water that was coming out of it. Very refreshing.

Lisa Sumner

We love this park! It's a beautiful place to take the family! It has something for everyone!

Bruce B

Beautiful National Park that is very well marked with signage and very well maintained. I visited Patoka Lake often and spend my extra time driving thru the forest.

Dynasty Fullfilled

Very beautiful and a piece of mind

Brent Hylman

Rode bikes threw there earlier today. Very nice

Shannon Childers

Nature at it's best! This forest is very large, plenty of room to enjoy nature, hunting, and fishing. Be sure to check out Sundance Lake.

nicklaus4444

Always love going out to Lake Monroe. Boat rental people are very nice. 4 stars just cause I didnt catch anything last time.

onewatchmanmb

Great campsites for all different size rigs and groups, very clean full restroom and private showers great place to camp staff very helpful and make your stay better, great camp host's.

Katie A

Cleanest camp ground I've ever stayed at. They were on top of everything when it came to clean. The restrooms and showers were even cleaner than some places I checked into staying in

Kathy “bookdiva”

This park is so private because the sites are so large. It's nothing fancy, just as peaceful and beautiful as can be. Nice beach, good walking trails, some paved sites, Friendly staff

Richard Berry

Great woods to hike around in, good paths that are fairly well maintained - and great weather. Everyone around was helpful to others that were running into issues and quite a few events were going on.

Marc Spratt

Lake Monroe was nice. The double decker pontoon we rented was too expensive for what we got. The boat was old, dirty, and didn't have padded seats anywhere. It was also full of spiders.

Lars Virgin

Great place to get away for awhile, and a very fun drive through the winding wooded forest. The drive over the lake is pretty unique and worth checking out

Nicholas DiBlasi

Always beautiful, no matter the time of year. Lots to explore on hikes

Eric McGaha

This place has the best trees. Oh, and the rain was fantastic. But seriously, how do you review a National Forest? I've been here and it was a lot of fun

Courtney Meeker

We love this place but haven't really visited much this year because we went in the beginning of spring and our dog got infested with ticks...but it is very beautiful, tons of trails and camping spots!

Maya Nivarthi

Beautiful place! Highly recommend visiting Pate Hollow here. There’s a nice lake you can swim in.

mike peak

absolutely love to work for DNR and such a beautiful place to visit and Patoka lake is amazing

Nick J Stroguiludis

So many things to see. The water is very high but I love the trails! Has dock area beautiful view of the lake.

Run Teach

Beautiful and quiet. Perfect place to get away, camp out, and relax.

Gretchen K

Beautiful fall weekend on Patoka lake! Very clean area, close to French Lick where we spent the night. Lots to see and do for the whole family!

Jessica Brooks

Nice and quiet place to camp and get away from the city life. Enjoyed our adventure and can't wait to go back

Morris Windell

It was great I go there every year to go deer hunting I had a great time

Monica Lackey

Wonderful campground and excellent host.

于維倫

There's some nice hiking trails, but there are quite a few switchback trails that might throw you off, from people making their own paths.

dave fluke

Some of the best hiking in the Midwest. I do alot of backpacking in the Charles deam wilderness area and love camping right on the banks of lake monroe

Paul Catterton

Lots of lodging choices, equestrian, hiking and mountain bikes trails in Brown County State Park. Park charges entry fees; if you're from out of state be prepared to ante up $10.

Cindy W

It is beautiful. Unfortunately, where this photo was taken, they have closed the camping area. There is another area you can camp about 8 miles away.

Roberta Ponto

Nice shaded campsites and clean restrooms and showers.

Candace Michael

It's wonderful nature site esp. if you like hiking!

Greg Edmison

Wonderful place be ready for a good hike. Must say though most the people hiking aren't very friendly which is upsetting

Patrick C

My favorite place to hike. So many miles of great trails. The best way to get away from the modern world and clear your head.

Ky Talitha

There are so many great caves, cliffs, its huge and had some of the best hiking, atv, and horse trails! Beautiful!

Carlos Hernandez

Really great place for family and friends. Love peaceful times and the breeze of the wind is so energetic.. please visit, you won't be disappointed.

becky Higgins

14 day Free camping, you can bring your horses for trail rides, it has hiking trails, a picnic shelter, bathrooms, and a dumpster, no electric or water, but you can park on the grass and camp anywhere.

TRAV schuler

Beautiful...nature at its finest!!

James Davidson

I used to live in Brown County Indiana that's where the Hoosier National Forest is was up there every Sunday riding the horses to the trail it is beautiful just about scooter side Tennessee

Lesha Haggermaker

Beautiful! Great place for family water fun on the lake or camping.

Gisele Young

Beautiful and very nice hosts!!

Doris Bye

My family is surrounded by Hoosier National Forestry. Most beautiful place to be..So peaceful and quiet. All the wild animals. Love it.💖 …

Pam Crady

Park has a great beach, camping and lodging. Wonderful for bird watching if you like Bald Eagles.

tim herrmann

Great short hike (1 mile)at the hemlock cliffs with multiple waterfalls, multiple shallow creek crossings and the gorgeous forest.

Karla Birtchman (Mudd)

I LOVE being out here. It's the absolute wilds of Indiana out here, and if love hiking and just exploring, there is a lot to see here.

Dennis Dove

Love this beautiful Park

Shellz Mullis

Always has been the best place to go if you luv being around nature !!

Matt Williams

Born and raised on property adjoining Hoosier Nat. It's easy to forget how gorgeous it is until you're gone for a while.

Bill Meredith

Beautiful peaceful quiet

Eric Hackney

Great place to camp

Sarah Kaiser

Cool place.. beautiful rock formations.. not far off the road. Great for a short adventure.

Erin Hubbart

Beautiful place to enjoy nature.

Bette Maners

Our cabin is only 600 ft from the property line, so yes, we love it!

Vernon Stallins

Great for family fun or just some peaceful alone time. Hiking, biking, horse trails, zip line, swimming, fishing, etc.

Adam Yingling

It's a nice peacfull place to spend you last days on earth I lost my home my perpus job. Avery thing and a reson to live but for a very short time I will enjoy this blissful moment

Indrid Cold

I love this place, it is very beautiful, peaceful and primal. There are logging roads to take your 4x4 and lots of places to hike.

Bradford Morrison

So many hikibg, ridi g, gishing, camping spots on beautiful forests, many virgiin, including steep ravines, rolking hilks and Indiana's largest lake, Lake Monroe

Matthew Schweizer

Fantastic National Forest with just about every outdoor activity possible -- if you only have a quick afternoon, don't miss Hemlock Cliffs!

Nancy Foster

Nice easy trails. Beautiful rocky creeks, Moss covered scenery. Clean & well marked trails.

Donna Douglas

What can I say? The National & State forests all across our Nation are breathtaking, & each one different in its special way. I could never get enough of them.

Lindsay Koons

Beautifully quiet in the winter. Youthfully energized in the summer.

Bo Medsker

Always a great place to spend time in the woods

Mike Ghost

Great place without all the horses.

Jason White

Great place for camping, horse back riding hiking. I like that it's close to Bloomington. About a 20min drive

Jon Carey

It's a beautiful place there's some capping there's lots of trails and you can just enjoy nature

Regina K. W. Sings

Beautiful drive. Take the hilly route through the forest for an unforgettable visit to French Lick and surrounding areas.

Nick Davidson

We love the backwoods camping area at patoka lake. It's quite a hike but well worth it.

Tom Johnson

Indiana has some of the most beautiful and scenic national forestry anywhere. The rolling hills of southern Indiana are an ideal testament to this.

Carolyn Robertson

The ElRanchero on the Westside of town is Delicious. Tonight Me and my Husband got Burgers Mexicana and French Fries. It was Delicious. I usually get the Beef Taco Salad, it's also Delicious. I think everyone would enjoy eating there.

Julie P.

Absolutely Beautiful, hilly, winding roads through scenic preserved forest. Beautiful lakes, rivers, caverns with activities for everyone.

Andrew Lehman

Fair amount of back country camping, but it's not particularly remote and lots of foot traffic. Not a lot of great views either, forest is quite dense and the hills aren't anything special

Matt Brooks

Always love riding through here and now I want to walk through there since I noticed they have a paved walking trail.

M G K (KingFisher77)

Good trails, great trails, & not so good trails...if you're backpacking do you're research & choose wisely!

Kat Roessler

Beautiful area! Hiking water sports, scenic drive

Mike Irvin

Beautiful place to take a nice drive too. You will not regret it.

Chris Brown

BEAUTIFUL! The Turkey's are EVERYWEHERE this time of year! Public hunting land!

Bilbo Baggins

One of the best reasons to live in the area, Deam Wilderness is a personal favorite among my friends, as we enjoy more primitive camping

Md Ashabul Anam

Nice place to visit, camping & hiking. There is a small but nice beach at Patoka lake. Boats can be rented.

Danny Smith

Amazing park with great swimming and trails. The campground was so nice and the staff was so friendly.

Chip Mattis

Great place to take a quick little getaway. Swimming was great. The lake was warm and calm. My family really likes this place.

Liza Perry

Very beautiful in the fall time. 2 or 3 nice lakes with trails to walk around.

Jimmy Coffey III

Great place to go and get away from the big city. Although I did find out there is a high population of Timber rattlesnakes in the area.

John G

Beautiful and very spacious, visited Patoka Lake and was blown away by the scenery. Awesome and easy to access off the interstate.

Sharon Nassar

Beautiful. Well groomed trails. Easy to get to. Open year round

Troy Chastain

It didn't seem that cold but the ice on the edge of the lake said otherwise. Still, there was a great crowd that turned out for the plunge.

Tony Schwartz

This is really cool there's a lot to do here and it's clean cheap gate fee water sports areas and of course hiking

Mark Rhodes

Hemlock Cliffs & Pioneer Mothers are 2 of the places we visited. The old Growth Forest hardwoods are spectacular with an moderate trail.

AnonymousDog

Endless vistas, mountains, valleys, rivers, and the most amazing roads...not to be missed for camper, hiker, or biker.

Kara Bookwalter

Not much more to say about a forest than that you should go, you should enjoy, and you should respect. There are many things to see here and the better we treat it, the better it - and we - will be.

beth lamkin

This is a great park to camp hike and enjoy..Indiana takes such good care of their parks it is just a pleasure to be there...thanks indiana

david baize

Great place to take kids to fish

funky walker

I've lived on the border of Hoosier National Forest for about 15 years now. I can still manage to discover something new each time we go hiking or fishing.

Kyle Becht

I absolutely love this park. Great people. Great hikers and bikers. Good for both new and seasoned hikers and bikers. I love this place!!!!

Mary “Merry Mary”

Hoosier National Forest is beautiful! Stop in the HNF offices on south 37 near Bedford. Southern Indiana people are so nice too :)

Kim Dohner

Be careful. What Google maps labels as national forest land is mostly private property

Jason Underhill

Buffalo Trace trail is for experienced hikers and mountain bikers. It is a peaceful wooded experience.

Shelbi Vibbert

Secluded campgrounds. Quiet. Nice trails with no foot traffic. Only saw one other couple

Willie Cook

Awesome place, the lake just so relaxing. I would recommend ur park too everyone!#

Nicole Hudson

Amazing area to get your family out and relax and enjoy nature and the lovely scenery!

Howard Tackett

A nature lovers dream place. Pet friendly and fun for the whole family!!

Jamie Wheeler

It's where nature meets nature. It's beautiful!

Sueanne Cmehil-Warn

Did a roadside stop for a geocache the Earthcache is fun and we found fossils next to the commuter parking area.

Chris

Camping great, no people around, bring all you need or you will have to drive all the way back to town

Russell Ross

Always loved this place since I was a little guy. Great place to go and unplug from everything for a few days.

Aerial Artistry

Go and enjoy your family, leave the phones behind.

Michelle Fetscher

Beautiful and peaceful

Ken Horstman

It is a great place to hike. Several pretty views. It was not busy in December.

Abie Reas

Beautiful, well maintained trails. Family and pet friendly. Reasonable daily and seasonal gate fees.

David Stedman

Awesome weekend 😎. Staff were great. They delivered firewood we purchased before we got back from the gate.. …

Eric Turner

Fantastic camping, overall wonderful experience

Savannah Jackson

Hoosier National forest is beautiful , especially around this time of year.

Mark Donaldson

Hoosier national forest covers a cast portion of south central Indiana. It is a beautiful place to live and visit.

Sean's Stuff

Great place to do some trail hiking and spend so time outside.

Brittany Brashear

Love it but private land is included on this map. Please fix it. Otherwise people don't know they are trespassing and may be greeted with a hail of bullets.

Erik Schissler

Great hiking and camping, some beautiful, secluded, wild places out there.

G. Frank May

Nice camp ground. Good showers. Watch out for copperheads. We had a close call with the grandkids.

Daniel Silverman

Nice forests and rolling hills! Hundreds of miles of mellow hiking and some nice cliff features.

Kelsey Evans

It's so peaceful and quiet

Chelsey F

really good experience there me and my kids we had so much fun those are pictures of us on our way there

Laura Aalderink

Beautiful, but full of ticks! Tipsaw Lake Recreation camp sites were ideal.

William Alley

Great place for hiking and fishing and all other out door enthusiast things

Damian Dillard

With tons of trails to walk, and plenty of hidden treasures to discover, this is one of the main reasons to come to Perry County.

Lindsey Denton

It is a hidden jail cell

Craig Summitt

Huge, very nice public forest, as always if planning on going check in and let others know your plans

Daniel Hughes

It's a great place to take your family for the day or the weekend. They even have a ball court right next to the water!

Jason Carroll

Come see if you love the outdoors come see the Hoosier National forest

Taylor Moose Brown

Beautiful forest that doesn't really feel touched by humans yet the roads are well maintained

lonnie krieg

I fish at the lakes in the national forest it would be nice if the had solar street light at the boat ramp

Aron Landsaw

Nice place huge lake good fishing several hiking trails

Alan Weekly

My favorite place to camp!

Kelley Mather

Super nice place. Shirley creek horse camp is neat, clean, good trails, nice campgrounds.

Jeff Newlun

If you want some solitude peace and quiet except for the wild animals it's a great place to go

Jacob Newkirk

Naturally beautiful - great place for family recreation and beautiful even if you're just passing through.

Doctor Rabies

Good swimming lakes

Stephen Plimpton

Had an evening canoe trip with friends during a full moon. It was great. The area is beautiful.

Celina - OneMouseketeer

Beautiful place to visit, walk trails, horseback ride, have a picnic, camp or just explore

Mac H

Clean nice park. Great hiking. However watch out for the ticks.

Jill Fritz

Beautiful place to visit with the whole family. Camping, hiking, swimming. And clean!! The grounds, bathrooms and showers.

Richard Stott

Always love walking in the woods. Hoosier national is a great place for a nice leisurely walk.

Jr. Niev

Beautiful drive and lots of deer, mushrooms, and hiking trails.

Evan Chivington

Great place to hike. Make sure you know where you are going, the place is huge.

Andi Wilson

HNF may be one of the most beautiful places in Indiana. It's worth coming to Nashville for the beautiful scenery!

fredrick smith

Beautiful park, just flood water hasn't gone down yet.

Holly Blair

We camp here regularly and always have fun. Hosts are friendly and helpful

chris cooper

Beautiful place... Love hiking with my family and friends here.

Erika Ivins

Love, love, love, and can I say love!!!!!! If you wanna drive-through a beautiful forest this is the one especially around the fall!!!

Jordan Thompson

Great views, walking and hiking trails, bike and even horseback trails in some areas

Derrick Cook

Squirrel hunting here is awesome. I've spent many years with my grandad in these woods.

Jonathan Childress

Loved my visit there tipasaw a very nice swimming lake just keep your eyes out for snakes like any other lake

Jeremy Nance

Short hike to see one of the biggest walnut tree ever

James Ulmer

Good time camping and wheeling. A LOT of Seed Ticks though.. 🕷 …

Charlee Schafer

One of my favorite places

Michael Kellems

National Forest, is always rewarding. A place of solitude, where you can enjoy nature at it's best.

Dave Wellner

Ok i live in the Hoosier national forest. DERBY AREA ROCKS. HEMLOCK CLIFFS IS ANOTHER GREAT PLACE. PATOKA LAKE. AND INDIAN AND CEILENIA LAKES ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL.

Brandi Ireland

This is a great area. I just wish the trails were better marked in some areas.

John Walker

I love this place, owner and staff are super friendly, and they usually have great additions to my home and yard. Just needs more skulls 💀 …

Chris Gregory

Nice camping areas, secluded spots, clean facilities. Nice beech and lake.

Cierra Onstott

Its very beautiful its a nice place to take your family and pack a lunch

Shanda C

I love camping here you can choose from thr horse camps or just through out the woods

Madison Murray

Beautiful and well kept very large property! Very relaxing and fun at the same time!

Frank Bainbridge

Beautiful rolling hills, streams, and lakes make this a great forest for recreation.

Zachary Henderson

Lovely hiking. Make sure you have enough water.

James Ries (jkries)

One of my favorite places to camp.

Olivia Gentilcore

Camp, hike, swim and support the park services. Just please for the love of God don't litter.

rachel cornett

Beautiful walk but you have to do a little climbing up and down rocks

Chel Mott

How can you not love a forest. Beautiful in the rain..snow..spring..and now the stunning fall..

Andrea Osborne

Highly recommend nature. PERIOD! Doesn't matter where, get outside, and enjoy the simple things. 😁 …

Vickie Couch

Beautiful place. Nice clean campgrounds, but no playgrounds.

Amy Coats

Nice, shady, private spots to camp.. Friendly staff. Very clean park.

Catherine Pennington

Fantastic place to get out and enjoy nature!!

Archana Hegde

Good place to spend a spring day. You can enjoy patoka lake if you have your boat

Thomas Brookens

Nice hiking trails and there wasn't many people there, so it was quiet

Bill Kirk

Beautiful country great deer...hunting adjacent land on opening weekend of gun hunting season.

April B

I've grown up in and around these woods and they're gorgeous year-round

Heather Huber

Pretty lake. Great camping our site said slightly uneven. More like a hill.

Amanda Janssen

Beautiful trails for horseback riding! Will definitely go back!

e b hunter

Lovely motorcycle ride. Nice people. Glad we took a detour to get here

Justin Ault

Fun place to go hiking walking or riding bikes, love to have cookouts with families run place to go

Zachary Barr

It is where I go at least 3 times a year. All of the major holidays. Lake access and lots of amenities.

Kim H

Love the Hoosier National Forest!

Eric Jones

I live close by. God's country. Scenic views and nature at its best. Recommend a visit if nearby.

Jim Beatty

Great hiking trails

Staci Wetter

So beautiful and relaxing just plain amazing a must see!

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