Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest
Hoosier National Forest
LocationIndiana, United States
Nearest cityBloomington, IN
Coordinates38°28′39″N 86°31′30″W / 38.4775°N 86.525°W / 38.4775; -86.525
Area204,303 acres (826.78 km2)
EstablishedOctober 1, 1961
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteHoosier National Forest

The Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of southern Indiana. Composed of four separate sections, each of which has many parcels, it has a total area of 204,303 acres (827 km2; 319 sq mi). Hoosier National Forest's headquarters are located in Bedford, with a regional office in Tell City. Prominent places within the Forest include the Lick Creek Settlement Site, the Potts Creek Rockshelter Archeological Site, and the Jacob Rickenbaugh House.

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