BEDFORD—Hoosier National Forest staff and concessionaire BA Services are ready to welcome an influx of visitors starting this holiday weekend. We want to provide the most up-to-date information related to recreation sites for your planning purposes. The safety and enjoyment of our visitors are our top priority.
Important status information and hours are provided below:
- Visitor services at our Bedford and Tell City offices are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.
- Be aware that many trails still have downed trees. Staff are clearing them as quickly as they can.
- Mano Point, Peninsula Trail, and Deam Wilderness designated campsites 12 and 21 remain closed until further notice.
- Programming will be available on Saturday, May 24, at Hardin Ridge and Indian-Celina Recreation Areas. Check our website for details.
Please check the Forest’s website frequently for the most recent updates on recreation site availability and any potential closures: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/hoosier.
Check out safety tips and information to plan for your adventure: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/hoosier/safety-ethics
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has, for more than 100 years, brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, assists state and private landowners, and maintains the world’s largest wildland fire and forestry research organization. The Forest Service also has a direct or indirect role in the stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
