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Hoosier National Forest is a 202,000-acre national forest located in southern Indiana near the city of Bedford, offering four distinct regions for seasonal outdoor recreation. The forest has been home to human activity for more than 12,000 years and contains a number of prominent archaeological sites, including the Potts Creek Rockshelter Archaeological Site, the Lick Creek Settlement, and the Jacob Rickenbaugh House. Other historic structures include the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, the last remaining fire tower lookout within the forest, which visitors are welcome to climb for panoramic regional views. The 5.3-acre Sundance Lake provides opportunities for fishing, while the 266-mile Hoosier National Forest Trail System offers spectacular nature views for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The forest is also home to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, Indiana's final remaining officially-recognized wilderness area.
811 Constitution Ave, Bedford, IN 47421
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