The following may include road construction advisories, property and trail closures and other notices. Check with the property office for the latest updates.
Clark State Forest advisories
- The Clark State Forest fire tower will be closed beginning on June 16, 2022 for improvements. This closure restricts use of the stairs that provide access to the towers lookout cab. This is a historical structure that requires specific processes and procedures to be followed before improvements can be made. As a result, improvements are expected to take up to one year. Once all improvements are completed, the tower will reopen. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- This section of trail on Clark State Forest will be will be temporarily closed beginning on or shortly after July 17, 2023. The trails will reopen after completion of forest management activities.
Ferdinand State Forest advisories
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT FERDINAND LAKE BEACH: Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink water where algae are present. More information.
Greene-Sullivan State Forest advisories
- None at this time
Harrison-Crawford State Forest advisories
- None at this time.
Knobstone Trail conditions
Update: Nov. 9, 2023
TRAIL CONDITION: GOOD.
Report adverse trail conditions on the KT to Jackson-Washington State Forest. Be specific with type of hazard and location.
- This section of the Knobstone Trail will be will be temporarily closed and rerouted beginning on or shortly after May 1, 2023. The trail will reopen after completion of forest management activities.
- This section of the Knobstone Trail will be will be temporarily closed and rerouted beginning on or shortly after November 13, 2023. The trail will reopen after completion of forest management activities.
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.
Martin State Forest advisories
- None at this time.
Morgan-Monroe State Forest advisories
- None at this time.
Owen-Putnam State Forest advisories
- None at this time.
Pike State Forest advisories
- This section of trail on Pike State Forest is temporarily closed beginning on June 26, 2023, until the completion of forest management activities.
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.