:: Greene-Sullivan State Forest Indiana ::
Greene-Sullivan State Forest was founded in 1936 and is located in Greene County and Sullivan County. Various coal companies donated more than 3,000 acres of property to the Department of Natural Resources. Now the forest contains almost 9,000 acres of woodland and rolling hills dotted with more than 120 lakes, making it one of the most unique areas in Indiana.
Favorite activities at Greene-Sullivan State Forest Indiana include hunting, picnicking, mushroom hunting, horseback riding, photography and wildlife viewing. In addition, Greene Sullivan offers an archery range. This range features a shelterhouse, four practice targets at marked distances, and 15 targets scattered along a woodchipped trail to simulate hunting conditions. The archery range is available at no cost.
More than 120 lakes are scattered throughout Greene-Sullivan State Forest's 9,000 acres and they offer some of the best fishing in the state. Most of the lakes are stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and redear sunfish. The state record bluegill, weighing 3 lbs. 4 ozs. was taken from Reservoir #26 in 1972. In some of the lakes you can find channel catfish, bullheads, crappie and warmouth. Airline Lake is also stocked annually with rainbow trout as part of a statewide put-and -take trout program. Approximately 60 of the lakes have easy access from county roads and have dirt or gravel launching ramps.
There are picnic areas and four picnic shelterhouses available for day use. If you plan to visit Greene Sullivan State forest for a hike, wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, squirrel, fox, and raccoon could be seen. Hunting is permitted with a valid hunting license. Horses may be ridden on the property with a valid horse use tag.
Location and Contact Information:
2551 S. State Road 159
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2810Forest property extends from 2 miles south of Dugger to just south of Pleasantville with access along State Road 159.
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