Hoosier National Forest

Usda Forest Service, Indiana.

The Hoosier National Forest is within a 2-hour drive of Cincinnati, Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. The Forest offers people a tranquil setting to explore, fish, hike, hunt and reconnect with nature. There are over 260 miles of trails on the forest for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Trail systems may be open to more than one type of use, so please be courteous to other users.

Get Outside

 

Know where you're going? Select the Areas & Activities in the upper right corner and use the drop-down to find an area.

Know Before You Go

Forest Rules
Trail Permits
Get a Map

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Additional Information

Photo Gallery

Camp, RV, and Explore Outdoors

Login

Sign Up

Recreation.gov is your gateway to explore America's outdoor and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country. We provide tools and tips to discover new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, and reservations. Find incredible places and experiences that help you bring home a story through Recreation.gov!

Get to Know Us

Plan with Us

Join Us

Let Us Help You