Picnicking
Picnicking is a relaxing activity on the Hoosier National Forest and several areas are available either for family or group picnicking.
Picnicking - Single
There are several areas within the Forest which offer a pleasant place to picnic with your family or friends. These opportunities are sites which offer picnic tables and fire rings and other picnicking facilities.
Picnicking - Group
The Forest offers several shelterhouses located at our recreation areas and campgrounds. Most are conducive to group picnicking. Check out each of the links below to learn more about these opportunities. Some of these sites may be reserved (from Memorial Day through Labor Day) ahead of time though a fee is charged.
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Brooks Cabin
Site Open
Brooks Cabin is an authentic log cabin at the edge of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. It serves as a welcome center for the Wilderness when it is open, but since it is staffed mostly by volunteers it…
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
Site Open
A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available…
German Ridge Recreation Area
Site Open
The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake, a day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic…
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area
Site Open
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area is located on Monroe Lake south of Bloomington, Indiana. This recreation area offers six campground loops, two picnic areas and three shelterhouses, two of which…
Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area
Site Open
Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area is located two miles south of Interstate 64 off Indiana 37. It offers opportunities for both overnight and day use, with two camping loops and two lakes that…
Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located six miles south of Interstate 64, off of Indiana 37. It offers opportunities for both overnight and day use, with three camping loops, two group camping areas,…