Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Mano Point boat launch is open for small watercraft only
Mano Point boat launch is open for small watercraft only due to sediment under the water level.
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Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.
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Tower Ridge Road Temporarily Closed
Beginning Thursday, July 3, Tower Ridge Road will be closed temporarily for public safety. Several months of heavy rains and high use have led to hazardous conditions. It will remain open from IN 446 to Blackwell Campground, and from the east to Grubb Ridge Trailhead.
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Tipsaw Trail Bridge Closed Temporarily
Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety.
The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.
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Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect
All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from September 1 through April 30 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.
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Alcohol Prohibited at German Ridge and Rainbow Lake
Possession of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited, as defined by State law, at the beach area, shelter, picnic area, parking lot, and surrounding vicinity at the German Ridge Recreation Area and the Rainbow Lakes Recreation Area.
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Peninsula Trail Closed
The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.
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Rainbow Lake Area Closure
This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.
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Firewood Restrictions on Hoosier National Forest
Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree EXCEPT as described below is prohibited:
• Processed lumber;
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Hoosier National Forest fire, camping, motor vehicle use, trail use, occupancy and use prohibitions
The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the Hoosier National Forest
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Alcohol Prohibited at Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower
The following acts or omissions are prohibited within the area of the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower within the Hoosier National Forest.
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Springs Valley Campground Closure
Camping within any area encompassing the formerly named, "Springs Valley Campground" and building, attending, or maintaining a fire, campfire, or stove fire within any area encompassing the formerly named, "Springs Valley Campground" is prohibited.
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Acts Prohibited within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness
The following acts and omissions are prohibited in Ihe Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
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Camping Prohibited at Hemlock Cliffs Trail System.
Camping is prohibited on or adjacent to the Hemlock Cliffs Trail.
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Entry prohibited to areas marked for the protection of threatened, endangered or sensitive species
It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area that is posted closed for the protection of a threaten, endangered or Regional Foresters listed sensitive species.
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Acts prohibited within areas designated for horse camping.
The following acts or omissions are prohibited at designated horse camps within the Hoosier National Forest.