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Jackson-Washington State Forest
Nearby Parks
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Jackson-Washington State Forest encompasses more than 16,500 acres in Jackson and Washingtoncounties in the heart of Indiana. This part of the state contains unique topography known as the "knobs"region and
affords scenic views from Skyline Drive and some breathtaking hiking trails. The main forestarea, including the forest office and campgrounds, is located 2.5 miles southeast of Brownstown on St.Rd. 250.
The majority of the land that now makes up the state forest was purchased by the state of Indiana in the1930s and 1950s. The Heritage Trust program, using funds from the sale of environmental license plates,has made possible the acquisition of additional state forest land.
Camping
Primitive(class C) camping is available for a fee campers must self-register for camping at the gatehouse. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Knob Lake Campground, located north of the forest office, has pit toilets and seasonal drinking water available. There is a picnic table and grill located on each of the campgrounds 62 sites. Campsite 11 and campsite 62 are wheelchair accessible sites. Firewood is available - the forest office.
A Youth Tent Campground is available for scouts or other groups. The Youth Camping area is located at the trailhead for Trail 3. Backcountry camping is available in the backcountry area and along the Knobstone Trail.
Picnicking
Boating
Fishing and Hunting
Five forest lakes are open to fishing a valid Indiana fishing license is required.
Spurgeon Hollow Lake (12 acres)
Potter Lake (10 acres)
Plattsburg Pond (8 acres)
Knob Lake (7 acres)
Cypress Pond (1 acre)
All the lakes have been stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill redear sunfish and
channel catfish.
Hunting Whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, turkey, squirrel, fox and
raccoon. A valid hunting license is required.
More Info
Indiana Forest Statistics. Total acres. 22,956,900. Forested acres. 4,517,300. Percent forestedall land. 20% Percent timberlandall land. 19% Percent timber landforest land. 98% Reserved...
...aney Creek Park. Delaney Creek Park is directly adjacent to and connected to The Jackson / Washington State Forest. Hikers from all over come to this area to travel the Knobstone Trail. The...
...tance and Direction from Louisville. 60 miles, north. Getting There. Go north on I-65 for 43 miles to Uniontown, Indiana. Get off at the Uniontown, Indiana 250, exit. Go east on IN 250 for 13...
...ils in Indiana range from short nature walks to long backpacking trails. Families with small children will find several wonderful nature trails in the Muscatatuk National Wildlife refuge. For...
...uting Activities Camping Fundraising Training Resources Council Information Links VenturingHiking Trails. News Crossroads of America Council Camps Project C.O.P.E National High Adventure...
...plete information for the Knobstone Trail in Indiana. Often compared to the
Elk Creek Public Fishing Area and
Jackson-Washington State Forest. These state resource properties contain nearly
Jackson-Washington State Forest