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Atterbury FWA First purchased in 1969 from the To Nineveh 7970 S Rowe St., PO Box 3000 Government Services Administration, 252 Edinburgh, IN 46124-3000 5,410 acres of the former Camp Atterbury 550 S 31 (812) 526-2051 became Atterbury FWA. Atterbury FWA now maintains more than 6,000 acres 600 S of upland game habitat, marsh, running

creeks and shallow impoundments. 325 E Mauxferry Rd. Hunting, fishing and shooting ranges are Headquarters Hospital available. Restrictions and/or permits Johnson Co. Rd. To Edinburgh may be required for some activities.

Blue Grass FWA Blue Grass FWA is a unique natural Managed by Sugar Ridge FWA resource area because the land has Located at: Boonville/New been strip-mined. Blue Grass FWA 164 1125 W

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As ’s largest state park, North Gate (No vehicles over 9’ tall Brown County SP offers a variety of To 135 or 3 ton in weight ) P.O. Box 608 mailing address Nashville Campers & large West Gate - 1405 SR 46 W activities. Comfortable accommodations vehicles enter 46 West Gate To North Gate - 1801 SR 46 E at the rustic Abe Martin Lodge, large Gate Entrances Columbus Horse Camp - 4800 SR 135 campgrounds, hiking and mountain Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-6406 biking trails, interpretive services and 46 extensive horse riding facilities make this 135 park popular year-round. To Bloomington Horsemen's Abe Martin Lodge is described on gate pages 36-37, 67. Brown Co.

Charlestown SP At more than 5,000 acres, Charlestown 3 SP is now the third largest Indiana state To Madison PO Box 38, 12500 SR 62 Charlestown Charlestown, IN 47111 park. Campers will find spacious electric (812) 256-5600 and full hook-up sites. Visitors can enjoy 62 hiking the rugged terrain with Devonian

fossil outcrops and sinkhole topography, To Louisville unique to southern Indiana. Explore the and 265 65 iver o R new overlook and boat launching facilities hi O on the Ohio River (mid-2007) for bank Clark Co. fishing, boating or wildlife viewing.

Clark SF Established in 1903, Clark SF is the Scott Co. PO Box 119, #2 Service Rd. oldest state forest in Indiana. Used Clark Co. 1 mile N of Henryville on US 31 as an experimental forest in the early Henryville, IN 47126 years, the property has more than 150 65 experimental tree plantings. Winding (812) 294-4306 Washington Co. 31 roads with hiking, horse and mountain To Entrance bike trails lead visitors past many of Salem these experimental areas still there today. 160 Spectacular views can be seen from the Henryville many high points along roads and trails. Clark Co. Southern DNR Jefferson Co. Clark Co.Clark Home Site&BoatRamp Jennings Co. To Salem George RogersClark Sand Island Clark Co.Clark Sullivan Co. Shippingport 62

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r dnr. IN requires an Annual EntrancePermit. $2 parkingfeeisrequired.Night fishing throughout thepark.Nogate fee buta bird watchingandpicnicking are enjoyed and marineaquariums.Fishing, hiking, with anexhibitgallerycontaining river interpretive centeroverlooksthe beds million-year-old fossilbeds. A spectacular River, FallsoftheOhioSP features386- when usingthehorsemen’s campground. Indiana. Someactivitiesareseasonal. the beautifullandscapeofsouthern camp, fish,boatorpicnicwhileenjoying use concept,visitorscancamp,horse recreational activities.Underamultiple- Deam, isaforestpropertydesignedfor Indiana’s firststateforesterCharlesC. wing overlookinghistoricMadison. year-round. CliftyInnhasabeautifulnew creek andcanyonoffer excitingscenery best whiletheruggedsplendorof hiking showthecascadingfallsattheir is flatandboring. Winter andspring misconceptions thattheIndianalandscape activities. and/or permitsmayberequiredforsome small gamearecommon.Restrictions fishing. Huntingfordeer, turkeyand property providingexcellentshoreline the MuscatatuckRiverflowsthrough Muscatatuck River. About sevenmilesof acres ofrollinghills,pondsandthe days. A permitisrequiredforhunting. activities mayberestrictedoncertain common throughouttheproperty. Some habitat. Deer, turkeyandsmallgameare River frontageand8,000acresofwildlife The areaincludessixmilesof Wabash the DNRandIndianaMichiganPower. developed throughapartnershipbetween Located onthebanksofOhio Horse decalneededinboard Deam LakeSRA,namedinhonorof Clifty Innisdescribedonpages36-37,67. Clifty FallsSP challengesany Crosley FWA ismadeupof4,228 Fairbanks LandingFWA hasbeen .gov CAMP . IN .gov wildlife. (812) 273-8885 Madison, IN47250 1501 Green Rd.•2221CliftyDrive Clifty FallsSP (812) 268-5640 West ofFairbanks,Ind.onCR925N Managed by:MinnehahaFWA Fairbanks LandingFWA (812) 246-5421 Borden, IN47106 1217 DeamLakeRd Deam LakeSRA (812) 280-9970 Clarksville, IN47129 201 W Riverside Dr. Falls oftheOhioSP (812) 346-5596 North Vernon, IN47265 2010 SSR3 Crosley FWA IN .gov indiana (mapping address) INNS .com

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Ferdinand SF Established in 1934 as a Civilian 6583 E SR 264 Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, 64 To Jasper Ferdinand, IN 47532 Ferdinand SF is well known for its (812) 367-1524 excellent deer and squirrel hunting. The multiple lakes throughout the property provide swimming, fishing and boating, 162 in addition to many other activities. Many Entrance local landmarks and seasonal community To 264264 festivals are nearby. 64 Dubois Co. Perry Co.

Glendale FWA Glendale FWA is comprised of 8,060 To Hwy. 50 acres of upland game habitat, marshes, 500 S 6001 E CR 600 S 1 mi. To Hwy. 257 Montgomery, IN 47558-9549 shallow impoundments, a 1,400-acre 600 E 600 S lake and small woodlots. Birds, raptors, (812) 644-7711 700 S waterfowl, deer and turkey are among wildlife attracted to the area. Excellent hunting, fishing, camping and boating 500 E 850 E are available on the property. Restrictions 800 E and/or permits may be required for some Daviess Co. activities. East Fork White River

Goose Pond FWA Through a partnership between the to Linton Base Road Route 1, Box 431 DNR and many conservation-minded 25 S Linton, IN 47441 organizations, the 8,064-acre Goose 100 S 100 S 100 S Pond FWA became the newest addition

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Greene-Sullivan SF is composed of Greene-Sullivan SF Dugger 54 2551 S SR 159 8,900 acres of reclaimed surface-mined Dugger, IN 47848 land. With rolling hills and beautiful Entrance Linton (812) 648-2810 woodlands, the property is managed for wildlife and timber production. The 159 59 120 lakes throughout the forest provide marvelous fishing and camping. Visitors Bucktown may also hunt game, ride on horseback or photograph local wildlife. Pleasantville Sullivan Co. Greene Co.

Hardy Lake Situated in scenic southeastern Indiana, 4171 E. Harrod Rd.• 5620 Hardy Lake Rd. Hardy Lake (2,448 acres) is the smallest (mapping address) Scottsburg, IN 47170 state-operated reservoir. The dam was Gate Entrance (812) 794-3800 constructed on Quick’s Creek in 1970 Harrod Road d for water supply and outdoor recreation. a o

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Hillenbrand FWA Hillenbrand FWA maintains 3,631 Managed by Minnehaha FWA acres of lakes and re-established warm 700 N season grasses and prairie forbs. Quality 5 miles N of Linton on SR 59 625 N (812) 268-5640 deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl 1400 W

hunting is available. Fishing for bass, 1200W 525 N bluegill and catfish is available at 59 fishing holes throughout the property. County Line Road 1500 W Restrictions and/or permits may be 1100 W required for some activities. 54 Sullivan Co. Greene Co. To Linton

Hovey Lake FWA Hovey Lake FWA is a unique natural To 62 15010 SR 69 S area nestled in the Ohio River and 69 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Wabash River floodplains. Bird watchers (812) 838-2927 will appreciate the many songbirds, 1500 S Headquarters raptors and waterfowl attracted to the property. Sportsmen and women will 300 W enjoy the hunting, fishing and boating Ohio River available at Hovey Lake. Restrictions 200 W and/or permits may be required for some Posey Co. activities.

Jackson-Washington SF Only 80 miles south of Indianapolis in Brownstown 1278 E SR 250 the beautiful hills of southern Indiana, 50 Campground Brownstown, IN 47220 Jackson-Washington SF offers a rare 250 (812) 358-2160 recreational experience. Skyline Drive, Forest Office 135 250

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Lincoln SP & Colonel Jones Home Discover Indiana’s past throughout ten PO Box 216, Hwy 162 • 15476 N CR 300 E miles of hiking trails, rolling forested Colonel Wm. To Jasper and 64 (mapping address) Jones House Lincoln City, IN 47552 hills and two scenic lakes. Sleep among 162 the trees in our lakeside campground, (812) 937-4710 Gentryville log cabins or group cottages. Visit the Gate Entrance Colonel Jones Home, the historic home 231 of the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln. Tour the adjacent Lincoln

Boyhood National Memorial and Living Spencer Co. Historical Farm.

Martin SF Martin SF features 7,854 acres of Intersection of US Hwy 50 & SR 650, rugged hills, deep woods and long PO Box 599 hiking trails in southern Indiana. Enjoy Shoals, IN 47581 the woodland management trail and (812) 247-3491 arboretum, fish for catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass on one of the three lakes or mountain bike through 12 miles of 50 trails in the forest. Picnicking, hunting Entrance and camping are also available. 650 Martin Co. To Shoals Southern DNR Bloomington Harrison Co.Harrison 41 To Martinsville Martinsville ecreation Online Bloomington 66 37 Headquarters 37 Leavenworth

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Southern 25 26 New in 2007 27 New Shooting Sports Facility at Family Water FUN at Abe Martin Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area Lodge in Brown County State Park

Early this summer, central Indiana residents should watch for the grand opening of the new shooting ranges at Atterbury Fish and Wildlife area. The site will include 72 rifle/pistol stations and four combination trap and skeet fields. The Atterbury facility will complement Under construction at Abe Martin ranges added recently at Kingsbury FWA Lodge…a 12,000-square-foot indoor and Roush Lake. For a complete list waterpark. Includes a zero-entry pool, of archery and shooting ranges on state fountains, water channel, whirlpool properties, refer to the chart on pages 6 with waterfall, water games and a and 7. waterslide. Look for a grand opening early in 2008. In the meantime, Ohio River Access Ramp and check construction online at www. Overlooks at indianainns.com. Make room reservations for your 2008 family get- away right now. One was not enough! State Park Road Rally adds Second Event.

In early summer, visitors to Charlestown State Park will discover Ohio River access via a new 75-foot-wide boat ramp with five launch lanes, parking for nearly 100 cars, two Ohio River overlooks, ADA facilities and signage. Get ready to visit some of the most Use of the ramp will be free after paying interesting nooks and crannies Indiana the usual entrance fee to the park. has to offer. Lodging and breakfast/ dinner are provided at State Park Inns Tippecanoe River State Park with a leisurely peek at northeast and and Mississinewa Lake have west-central Indiana during the day. Rent-a-Camps The spring loop will begin April 29, at Potawatomi Inn. The fall event begins Small log September 9, at Turkey Run Inn. structure are Details at www.scenicroadrallies.com. now available at Tippecanoe Give the Gift of Camping River and Mississinewa INDIANA DEPARTMENT Lake in OF NATURAL RESOURCES addition to the Rent-a-Camp units. Each unit has electricity and a shared modern restroom/shower nearby. DNRDNR CAMPCAMP GIFTGIFT CARDCARD O’Bannon Woods State Park Swimming Pool Reopens The perfect gift for your outdoor Rehabbed, refilled...READY for enthusiast is now available as a DNR Camp FUN. Park pool is scheduled to reopen Gift Card. Call 1-866-6CampIN (866- Memorial Day weekend. 622-6746) to order yours. 28 DNR ecreation & Fishing Guide

Patoka Lake Located adjacent to Hoosier National To Forest in southern Indiana, Patoka Lake French Lick 3084 N Dillard Rd. and Birdseye, IN 47513 consists of rolling hills, heavily wooded 56 (812) 685-2464 areas and deep draws with a rustic, rural 145 appearance. As the 2nd largest reservoir Orange Co. in Indiana, the property provides fabulous Crawford Co. boating, fishing and swimming. With Gate Entrance 164 everything from bow ranges to hiking To Wickliffe Jasper trails, Patoka Lake has activities for everyone to enjoy. Dubois Co. 64 Southern DNR 56 The The Time... off-road recreation! Winslow area formotorized 700E Base LineRd. Minnehaha 100N FWA Dugger ecreation Online 54 P a Pike Co. fi

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Selmier SF Donated to the state on behalf of the 905 E CR 350 N late Frank Selmier, Selmier SF contains Co. Rd. 350 N North Vernon, IN 47265 355 wooded acres, a small fishing pond Entrance and access to the Muscatatuck River. (812) 346-2286 3 r e Fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish with iv R

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Shakamak SP Stay in a cabin, boat on a lake or To Terre Haute 6265 W SR 48 hike through the woods at Shakamak To 41 159 Jasonville, Indiana 47438 SP. Three man-made lakes at the park Clay Co. 48 (812) 665-2158 provide excellent fishing for anglers. Visitors will enjoy swimming in the Gate Entrance family aquatic center or the seasonal 48 interpretive services at the nature center. To Jasonville

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Spring Mill SP Step back in time while observing 3333 Hwy 60 E natural wonders at Spring Mill SP. A Mitchell, IN 47446 working pioneer village, the Gus Grissom (812) 849-4129 Memorial and tours through the Twin Caves await visitors at this historical park. Bike rental, picnicking, hayrides, a Gate Entrance nature center and swimming pool are also To 60 and available. 37 Mitchell To Salem Spring Mill Inn is described on pages Lawrence Co. 36-37, 67. Southern DNR Jackson Co. Harrison Co.Harrison Pike Co. Ripley Co. To Bloomington Bloomington To Monroe Co. ecreation Online M To 421 a Sugar RidgeRd. 50 66 d is R.R. 50 135 Patoka River

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Southern 31 ecreation & Fishing Guide 32 DNR Indiana Heritage Trust Division of Nature Preserves

Indiana’s system of Nature Preserves protects unique or outstanding natural areas throughout the state. They are living museums which contain examples of relatively undisturbed natural communities similar to those seen by the first explorers to this region. Many also serve as habitat for species of plants and animals which are rare in Indiana. In addition to the nature preserves listed on the map, a number of areas within other DNR properties are designated as nature preserves. There are also nature preserves owned by local governments, universities and private conservation organizations. A directory of Indiana’s The Indiana Heritage Trust buys land from willing dedicated nature preserves is available from the DNR Customer sellers for important wildlife habitat and public Service Center (check the DNR website or call 1-877-463-6367). recreation. When you purchase an eagle and sun The only activities universally allowed at nature preserves are plate, $25 dollars goes directly into the fund to hiking or photography. See map on page four. purchase and protect these areas. Next time you For more information renew your license plate, do your part to protect call or visit our website: Indiana’s heritage and buy an eagle and sun plate. Division of Nature Preserves Open space is precious and the time is now. 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W267 Indianapolis, IN 46204 www.enviroplate.IN.gov (317) 232-4052 www.dnr.IN.gov/naturepr

Southern State Historic Sites Angel Mounds SHS Lanier Mansion SHS T.C. Steele SHS 8215 Pollack Ave. 601 W First St. 4220 T.C. Steele Rd. Evansville, IN 47715 Madison, IN 47250 Nashville, IN 47448 812-853-3956 812-265-3526 812-988-2785 Once a thriving Mississippaina This Greek revival mansion is the Noted Hoosier painter, T.C. Steele and Indian village, the site now focuses on former home of pioneering businessman his wife, Selma, built this home in Brown prehistoric archaeology and education. James Franklin Doughty Lanier. Visitors County site. More than 70 original Steele Visitors will learn more about these will learn more about Lanier and life paintings are on display. Native American people. during the 1800s. Vincennes SHS Corydon Capitol SHS New Harmony SHS 1 W. Harrison St. 126 E Walnut St. 603 West St. Vincennes, IN 47591 Corydon, IN 47112 New Harmony, IN 47631 812-882-7422 812-738-4890 812-682-4488 Pre-statehood Indiana is highlighted Journey back to Indiana’s first Site of two of America’s earliest here. Includes the Territorial Capitol, the days of statehood. Visit the first State utopian communities, the site is now Jefferson Academy, the Elihu Stout Capitol building, the Governor’s focused on living history and historical Print Shop, the Old State Bank, Fort headquarters and the reconstructed archaeology. Learn more about life from Know II and more. 1850’s law office. the early 1800s through the 1940s. Culbertson Mansion SHS Pigeon Roost SHS 914 E Main St. 5 miles south of Scottsburg on US 31 New Albany, IN 47150 812-944-9600 This 44-foot limestone monument is dedicated to a community of people Visitors to the site will learn killed in Indiana in 1812. more about the life and times of this successful businessman and philanthropist explore a beautiful, 25-room, 1867 French Second www.indianamuseum.org Empire mansion. Southern 33

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