The Hoosier National Forest is within a 2-hour drive of Cincinnati Ohio, Evansville Indiana, Indianapolis Indiana, and Louisville Kentucky. 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. ATV's are not allowed on the Forest trails. Trail systems may be open to more than one type of use, so please yield to other users.
Trail tags are required for mountain biking and horseback riding. Tags can be purchased at vendors around the area or at the Hoosier National Forest office in Bedford or Tell City. Private and public land is scattered within the Forest boundary. Visitors must take care to stay on the National Forest Lands and respect private property.
Nature study, camping, picnicking and scenic drives are all available at Hoosier National Forest. Campgrounds are located adjacent to large lakes and in conjunction with some of the trail systems. Five horse camps are available associated with equestrian trails.
Water recreation is available in several locations. Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is popular with boaters and anglers alike because of easy access to Lake Monroe. Other recreation areas are located on Celina Lake, Indian Lake, Saddle Lake, and Tipsaw Lake. Tipsaw Lake also has a sand beach area designated for swimming and there is playground equipment for children and several picnic areas as well as a shelter house for group activities. No gasoline motors are allowed on Celina, Indian, Saddle, and Tipsaw lakes, electric motors only. The Little Blue and Lost River offer opportunities for seasonal float trips through the Forest.
Pan fish, catfish, and bass fishing opportunities are available throughout the Forest. Man Point provides boat access to the Ohio River.
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