Description
Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides quality outdoor recreational opportunities while maintaining 8,060 acres of land and more than 1,400 acres of lakes and impoundments.
Acquisition of the land for this property began in 1956 and land purchases were made throughout the 1960s. Several minor purchases were made in the 1970s. The construction of the dam that formed Dogwood Lake began in 1963 and was completed in 1965. The lake was renovated in 1978 and restocked with fish in 1979. The average depth of Dogwood Lake is 8 feet.
Most revenues used in land acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the property are derived from the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. Funds are also received from the federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson programs to aid fish and wildlife restoration. These funds are derived from taxes levied on sport hunting, shooting, and fishing equipment. Indiana hunters and anglers are proud to provide this property for the enjoyment of all people.
Hunting, fishing, camping, trapping, and wildlife watching are popular activities at Glendale FWA. UTVs, ATVs, and horses are not permitted on Glendale FWA. The use of drones is not permitted on state properties.
- Amenities
Vault toilets are available at the main launch ramp, auxiliary launch ramp and picnic area.
Popular activities
All hunters, range users, and dog runners are required to sign in and obtain the appropriate one-day access permit before entering the field at this property. The one-day permit card must be completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or property office before you leave.
All other visitors are encouraged to obtain a miscellaneous one-day access permit before entering the field. The one-day access permit should be kept with you while visiting, then completed and returned to a self-service booth, drop box, or office before you leave. The information you provide will help us identify ways to improve Indiana’s FWAs for all users. We appreciate your patience in taking the extra time to complete the permit. Your feedback and comments are valuable to us.
More activities
Other properties managed by this office
- Barnes-Seng Wetland Conservation Area is a 146-acre tract of land in Dubois County. It is located south of Jasper, along the east side of Highway 231. The area is aimed at protecting and preserving areas where water exists, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs. The property provides some hunting opportunities along with preserving woodland and wetland habitat. More information about this property can be found on the Where to Hunt map.
- Oak Grove Wildlife Management Area is a 70-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2013 to provide additional hunting opportunities. This property is located northwest of Washington. The property is protected in perpetuity under the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other upland game. This unique property features hardwood and upland habitats with a small marshland.
- Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Management Area is a 150-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2020 to provide additional hunting opportunities. The tract is located along the East Fork of the White River in Daviess County, south of Cumback. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and other upland game. This unique property features hardwood and bottomland habitats with a small marshland.
- Veale Creek Wildlife Management Area is a 115-acre tract acquired by the DNR in 2023. The property consists of upland hardwoods and wetlands, along with a small waterway, Veale Creek, which runs through the property. The property is located southeast of Washington, IN along the I-69 corridor, and was transferred to the DNR from INDOT. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and other upland game.
- White River Bend Wildlife Management Area is a 710-acre tract of land purchased by the DNR in 2012 to provide additional hunting opportunities. The property is located northwest of Washington. The property is protected in the lifelong Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) to maintain this part of a floodplain of the White River. The property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and waterfowl. The unique property features a mix of dense hardwood and wetland. View a map of where White River Bend is located.
Please call Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area for any questions concerning these properties at 812-674-0168.