Hoosier National Forest
| Hoosier National Forest | |
|---|---|
Hoosier National Forest | |
| Location | Indiana, United States |
| Nearest city | Bloomington, IN |
| Coordinates | 38°27′40″N 86°29′38″W / 38.461°N 86.494°W |
| Area | 204,303 acres (826.78 km2) |
| Established | October 1, 1961 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Hoosier National Forest |
The Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of southern Indiana. Composed of four separate sections, it has a total area of 204,303 acres (827 km2; 319 sq mi). Hoosier National Forest's headquarters are located in Bedford, with a regional office in Tell City. Prominent places within the Forest include the Lick Creek Settlement, Potts Creek Rockshelter Archeological Site, and Jacob Rickenbaugh House.