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Forestry Property Alerts

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

  • This section of trail on Clark State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after May 21, 2024. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.
  • 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

  • BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY ALERT for 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 lake water where algae are present. More information.

Frances Slocum State Forest advisories

  • None at this time.

Greene-Sullivan State Forest advisories

  • None at this time.

Harrison-Crawford State Forest advisories

  • None at this time.

Knobstone Trail conditions

Update: Oct. 1, 2024

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

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

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