Dogs are welcome on the forest's 260-plus miles of hiking trails and 200-plus miles of equestrian trails, and hikers can travel cross-country almost anywhere. Keep pets leashed in developed recreation areas and under control elsewhere.
Swim beaches and designated swimming areas, such as at Tipsaw Lake, typically bar pets.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Hoosier covers about 205,000 acres of south-central Indiana hills and includes the Charles C. Deam Wilderness and the Tipsaw Lake area. Dogs are welcome across more than 260 miles of trails. Dogs are welcome on the forest's 260-plus miles of hiking trails and 200-plus miles of equestrian trails, and hikers can travel cross-country almost anywhere. Keep pets leashed in developed recreation areas and under control elsewhere.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Swim beaches and designated swimming areas, such as at Tipsaw Lake, typically bar pets.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.