Forestry Property Alerts

Clark State Forest advisories

• This section of trail on Clark State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after April 14. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.
• Service Road off US 31 will be temporarily closed on or shortly after April 2. The main entrance road south of Service Road will remain open for public access. Service Road will reopen after the completion of road repairs.
• Switchback Road at Clark State Forest is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to a culvert replacement. A section of the Cross Country Horse Trail on Clark State Forest is also affected. Horse riders, bikers, and other visitors should proceed with caution. Switchback Road will reopen after the completion of the culvert replacement.
• The Clark State Forest fire tower is closed for improvements. This closure restricts the use of the stairs. Once all improvements are completed, the tower will reopen.

Ferdinand State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Frances Slocum State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Greene-Sullivan State Forest advisories

• County Line Road south of Walnut and Spencer Lake will be temporarily closed on or shortly after April 9. The road will reopen once assessments of flooding damage and repairs are able to be completed. Call the Greene-Sullivan SF office at 812-648-2810 for details and status updates.

Harrison-Crawford State Forest advisories

• This section of trail on Harrison-Crawford State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after January 3. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.

Knobstone Trail conditions

Update: Apr. 17, 2025

• TRAIL CONDITION: GOOD. Spring is often accompanied by rain and storms. Be prepared for wetter trail conditions in low lying sections of the trail and the occasional downed trees. Report adverse trail conditions on the KT to Jackson-Washington State Forest. Please be specific with type of hazard and location.

Knobstone Trail advisories

• A race will take place on April 19, 2025, on the Knobstone Trail.  The event will begin at Deam Lake SRA and end at Delaney Creek Park. This special event will have an impact on the trail between these two properties and several of the trailheads from 6 a.m. until dusk.
• Spring is often accompanied by rain and storms. Be prepared for wetter trail conditions in low lying sections of the trail and the occasional downed trees.

Jackson-Washington State Forest advisories

• Skyline Drive closes after the first snow accumulation until April 1. Contact the Jackson-Washington SF office at 812-358-2160 for details and status updates.
• Mail Route Road in Washington County, Indiana, on Jackson-Washington State Forest, is a seasonal road. After deer muzzleloader hunting season, the road is closed to vehicles until April. The area remains open to walk-in access. Parking is available at the gate. Call the Jackson-Washington SF office at 812-358-2160 for details and status updates.

Martin State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Morgan-Monroe State Forest advisories

• Hatfield Ridge Road is a gated road that is open only Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, weather permitting, and April 15 through May 30.

Mountain Tea State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Owen-Putnam State Forest advisories

• This section of trail on Owen-Putnam State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after November 14, 2024. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.
• After deer firearms season, Rattlesnake campground will be closed to vehicles until April. The area will remain open to walk-in access. Parking is available before reaching the entrance gate.

Pike State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Ravinia State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Salamonie River State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Selmier State Forest advisories

• None at this time.

Yellowwood State Forest advisories

• Due to the unexpected closure of the county road that the Tecumseh Trail uses to reconnect with state land to the north and because of No Trespassing signs erected by the railroad for public safety, the Tecumseh Trail is closed at the section shown on the map until further notice.