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Forest Alerts

  • Lower Lake Levels

    Starting in December lake levels will be lowered to allow more water storage capacity for spring precipitation.  Boat launches will not be available during low-water.
    Alert Start Date: November 21, 2025

  • Acts Prohibited within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-12-25-02

  • Hoosier National Forest fire, camping, motor vehicle use, trail use, occupancy and use prohibitions

    The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the Hoosier National Forest
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-12-25-01

  • Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect

    All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from August 16 and May 14 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.We use the Code of Federal Regulations which defines a cave as - "Cave means any naturally occurring void, cavity,…
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-12-25-04

  • Rainbow Lake Area Closure

    This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-12-25-03

  • Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed

    Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed  from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #09-12-25-05

  • Hoosier Offices Temporarily Closed to Public

    Hoosier National Forest offices in Bedford and Tell City will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 10th.  Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, September the 11th.
    Alert Start Date: September 10, 2025

  • Mano Point boat launch is open for small watercraft only

    Mano Point boat launch is open for small watercraft only due to sediment under the water level.  
    Alert Start Date: July 14, 2025

  • Section of Tower Ridge Road temporarily closed for safety

    A section of Tower Ridge Road was closed to the public on July 3, 2025 due to its deteriorating condition from storm damage and the hazards that posed to the public.  Blackwell Campground can be accessed from the west. For Grubb Ridge Trailhead, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and points east, use…
    Alert Start Date: July 3, 2025

  • Tipsaw Trail Bridge Closed Temporarily

    Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety. The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.
    Alert Start Date: June 30, 2025

  • Peninsula Trail Closed

    The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice.  A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage. 
    Alert Start Date: June 26, 2024
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