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Full List of Active Administrative Orders
The following is a summary of Special Orders which pertain to the Hoosier National Forest. These orders establish certain travel regulations, closures, and other restrictions on the use of the National Forest. Please direct specific questions to the District Ranger's office.
List of Closure Orders
|
Number |
Description |
Effective Date |
Termination Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Road Closure | 04/04/2004 | 04/09/2024 | |
|
Horse Camps - Forestwide |
4/28/2000 |
Indef. |
|
|
Endangered Species Protection |
3/7/2013 |
Indef. |
|
|
German Ridge Recreation Area (with Map) |
3/7/2013 |
Indef. |
|
|
Hemlock Cliffs closed to camping |
07/18/2016 |
Indef. |
|
|
General Restrictions and Prohibitions |
04/22/2019 |
Indef. |
|
|
Springs Valley Campground Permanent Closure |
10/15/2017 |
Indef. |
|
|
Charles C. Deam Wilderness |
09/21/2017 |
Indef. |
|
|
Hickory Ridge Fire Tower (map) |
10/19/2018 |
Indef. |
|
|
Tower Ridge Road |
02/03/2021 |
Indef. |
|
|
Hickory Ridge Trails Closure |
10/19/2020 |
Indef. |
|
|
Forest-wide Seasonal Cave Closure |
12/11/2020 |
Indef. |
|
|
Firewood Restrictions |
05/05/2021 |
Indef. |
|
|
Rainbow Lake Area Closure |
07/22/2021 |
Indef. |
|
|
German Ridge Partial Trail Closure (map) |
03/08/2023 | 03/08/2025 |
Last Updated: 12/07/2023
Administrative Publications Summary
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