Recreation
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.
Please note: To reduce our paper use, printed trail maps will no longer be available at trailhead kiosks when current supplies run out.
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Birdseye Trail
Birdseye Trail is an 11.6 mile multiple use trail which allows for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. This trail winds through shady hardwood forests and covers a variety of terrain. Along the…
Blackwell Campground
Site Open
Blackwell Campground has long been a popular destination and overnight camping area for equestrians. Other campers are also welcome although the facilities are geared to provide for horses. The camp…
Boone Creek Barrens
Site Open
The Boone Creek Special Area on the Hoosier National Forest contains several rare barrens communities in close association with adjacent dry forests. Beginning in mid-summer, these small openings…
Brooks Cabin
Site Open
Brooks Cabin is an authentic log cabin at the edge of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. It serves as a welcome center for the Wilderness when it is open, but since it is staffed mostly by volunteers it…
Brown County D Trail
This multiple-use trail links trails on the Brown County State Park and Yellowwood State Forest to the Hoosier National Forest. The trail ties in with a county road which then has a short piece along…
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
Site Open
A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping.  Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available…
Buzzard Roost Trail
Buzzard Roost Trail is an 0.8 mile hiking trail that begins on the bluff overlooking the Ohio River and descends to the river adjacent a creek. There are several sandstone rock outcrops, and the…
Catbrier Loop
Site Open
Catbrier Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. This loop has ten sites with electricity and water and is designed for larger RVs. The loop also…
Celina Interpretive Trail
The Celina Interpretive Trail is approximately 1 mile in length. This trail begins behind the Rickenbaugh House, and is related to the historic Rickenbaugh House and family. It has approximately 12…
Charles C. Deam Wilderness
Site Open
The Charles C. Deam Wilderness offers 36 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, and horse riding through scenic hardwood forest and varied terrain with views of nearby Monroe Lake. The area was…