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Jackson State Forest Hiking Trails Jackson State Trail 4 - Wheel Chair Accessable Trail Jackson State Trail 1 - Hike To Pinnacle Peak Jackson State Forest Back Country Trail |
Hiking in Jackson State Forest will satisfy the casual day hiker, or the more serious backpacker. The hiking trails are varied and beautiful. There are seven trails totaling 9.5 miles, ranging from very rugged almost mountain type hiking to wheelchair accesable jaunts through the forest. Jackson-Washington is one of Indiana’s best State Forests. Jackson State Forest has five fishing lakes which include Knob Lake, which has a boat ramp and is seven acres in size. There is a handicap accessible fishing site and picnic area on this lake. Boats with electric motors are allowed on Knob Lake. Spurgeon Hollow Lake consists of twelve acres, has a boat ramp, and boats with electric motors are permitted. Other lakes include: Potter Lake covers ten acres and is accessible only to hikers Plattsburg Pond comprises eight acres and is also accessible only to hikers One acre Cypress Pond is located at the entrance of the park There are three bridal trails totaling five miles in length with additional horse trails at nearby Skyline Drive. Archers will find a 20 target archery range to hone their skills for hunting. Jackson State Forest has a peaceful campground to pitch your tent with sixty primitive sites near Knob Lake. Campsite # 11 is a wheelchair accessible site. A picnic table and grill is available on each site. Pit toilets are available. There are no showers in the campground Youth tent camping area is also available. Backcountry camping is available on some trails and on nearby Knobstone Trail Jackson-Washington is a picnic paradise. You will find six shelter houses with fireplaces and horseshoe pits and numerous picnic tables scattered around the grounds. The use of all shelters is on a first come, first served basis. A playground for children is located adjacent to the picnic area. There are a host of other activities for the adventourous. A bird watching area which has numerous feeders is located near the office. Ducks and geese swim on the several lakes. Sports facilities include a volleyball and basketball court and two playgrounds for the children. If you are more into driving than hiking, you can drive around Jackson State Forest, and then check out some of the other places of interest. Nearby Skyline Drive offers a unique experience for Hoosiers. Skyline Drive climbs up the towering knobs and offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. It is a meandering road with five overlooks, several picnic spots, shelters, and additional day hiking. There are numerous county roads to cruise, including the scenic drive over to nearby Starve Hollow Lake. You can also visit nearby Vallonia Nursery, a state facility with many different types of trees in cultivation. Getting there is easy. Jackson-Washington is located on State Road 250 about 2 ½ miles south of Brownstown, IN. Brownstown is on US 50 between Seymour and Bedford, Indiana Additional Information available at: Jackson-Washington State Forest 1278 East State Road 250 Brownstown, IN 47220 812-358-2160 Indiana State Forests |
