Hoosier National Forest
The Hoosier National Forest is a property managed by the United States Forest Service in the hills of Southern Indiana. It lies in Greenfield Township itself. Pleasant highs of 67–84°F mark the mildest months, April, May, June, September and October.
A national forest inside Greenfield Township
Jackson Township is the nearest base
Jackson Township is 6 miles west, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Louisville
Louisville is about 51 miles southeast and Indianapolis is about 92 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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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, each of which has many parcels, 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 Site, the Potts Creek Rockshelter Archeological Site, and the Jacob Rickenbaugh House.
- Type
- National forest
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.9K a year
Places to stay near Hoosier National Forest
For a bed close by, look to French Lick Township (16) and Jackson Township (11).
Patoka Township
1,599 people · 28% vacation homes
8 mi southwest of Hoosier National Forest
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hoosier National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Township | in town | — | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 721 | $146K |
| French Lick Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 4,746 | $120K |
| Jackson Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 11 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 750 | $169K |
| Patoka Township 28% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 15 min | 12 1 hotel · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,599 | $162K |
| French Lick | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,772 | $85K |
| Paoli Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,945 | $168K |
| Paoli | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,596 | $151K |
| West Baden Springs | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 721 | $164K |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Hoosier National Forest
Every place here is under 68 miles away.
Big draw51 mi LandmarkUnited States Bullion Depository44 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
49 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
33 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
46 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
67 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
44 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
45 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family StadiumPhoto credits
United States Bullion Depository: Work permit Original author=Cliff, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Planning a visit to Hoosier National Forest
Is Hoosier National Forest in Greenfield Township?
Yes. It’s inside Greenfield Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Hoosier National Forest?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is Hoosier National Forest from Louisville and Indianapolis?
About 51 miles southeast of Louisville and about 92 miles north of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hoosier National Forest?
Louisville Muhammad Ali (SDF), about 48 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hoosier National Forest?
French Lick Township (7 mi, 16 places to stay), Jackson Township (6 mi, 11 places to stay) and Patoka Township (8 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from Greenfield Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.