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
- Beginning on or shortly after July 7, the dumping station in the horse campground of Clark State Forest will be temporarily closed for maintenance. The dumping station will reopen after all maintenance activities are completed. For question or updates, please call the forestry office at 812-294-4306.
- This section of trail on Clark State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after April 14. 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 ALERT FOR FERDINAND STATE FOREST (FERDINAND LAKE BEACH): Yellow advisory. 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 water where algae are present. More information.
Frances Slocum State Forest advisories
- None at this time.
Greene-Sullivan State Forest advisories
- County Line Road south of Walnut and Spencer Lake will be temporarily closed on or shortly after April 9. The road will reopen once assessments of flooding damage and repairs are able to be completed. Call the Greene-Sullivan SF office at 812-648-2810 for details and status updates.
Harrison-Crawford State Forest advisories
- Beginning on or shortly after June 30, Cold Friday Road will be closed at Potato Run Creek for a bridge replacement project. A small stream crossing next to the bridge will be available for access. Vehicles using this crossing should use caution and be mindful of the contractors' safety as they work. The project is expected to be completed by September. For question or updates, please call the forestry office at 812-738-7694.
- This section of trail on Harrison-Crawford State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after January 3. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.
Knobstone Trail conditions
Update: April 24, 2025
- TRAIL CONDITION: GOOD. Report adverse trail conditions on the KT to Jackson-Washington State Forest. Please be specific with type of hazard and location.
Knobstone Trail advisories
- Spring is often accompanied by rain and storms. Be prepared for wetter trail conditions in low lying sections of the trail and the occasional downed trees.
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.
- Mail Route Road in Washington County, Indiana, on Jackson-Washington State Forest, is a seasonal road. After deer muzzleloader hunting season, the road is closed to vehicles until April. The area remains open to walk-in access. Parking is available at the gate. Call 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 15 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
- On Friday, May 16, 2025, a storm caused severe damage to a portion of Yellowwood State Forest. Due to the extent of the damage, a portion of the state forest is temporarily closed. This closure includes the trails within the closed area. Once staff have cleared all trails and completed salvage operations, the area will reopen. The remainder of the state forest was not damaged and remains open.
- Due to the unexpected closure of the county road that the Tecumseh Trail uses to reconnect with state land to the north and because of No Trespassing signs erected by the railroad for public safety, the Tecumseh Trail is closed at the section shown on the map until further notice.