Facilities and Activities:
| General | Land, acres | 7657 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnic Shelters, # | yes | | | Swimming Beach, feet | yes | | | Mountain Bike Trails, miles | 8.8 | | Boating | Boat Rental | yes | | | Boating Limits | -1 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 1 | | Camping | Primative, # | 69 | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Showers | yes |
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| State Park Overview: |
 | In 1933, a local conservation club raised funds to buy 900 acres to build a lake and establish an area to hunt and fish. They offered management of the project to the Indiana Department of Conservation the following year, and this marked the establishment of Ferdinand State Forest. |
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Keep it a secret
This is our very favorite park to camp in. We spend every weekend, in the fall of the year here. Usually spend a whole week in October. we plan to spend some time there this spring also......
Written by K&K Feldmeier
18-May-2008
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Great Place
Very clean and friendly staff. Lots of wildlife.
Written by j fuquay
14-Jul-2008
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Awesome!!
First time visitor in January, of all months! We were very impressed with this beautiful well-kept park! We will definitely return for a picnic! Congratulations to those responsible for a great job!
Written by Janie Delano, Evansville
3-Feb-2009
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What a treasure!
Ferdinand State Forest offers some of the best hiking and biking trails anywhere in Southern Indiana. Camping and fishing areas look to be just as good.
Written by rsquared
3-May-2009
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| Camping: |
| Primitive(class C) camping is available for a fee. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis; please self-register for camping at the campground check-in booth. Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water are available. There is a picnic table and grill located on each of the campground's 69 sites. |
| Trails: |
| Hiking Trails
Twin Lake Trail -1.9 miles
Kyana Trail - 2.6 miles
Firetower Trail - 1.2 miles
Foxey Hollow Trail - 1.3 miles
South Ridge Trail - 1.8 miles
Mountain Bike Trails
Ferdinand State Forest offers 8.8 miles of mountain bike trails. Mountain bikes are only permitted onthose designated trails. |
| Picnicking: |
| There are picnic areas and picnic shelterhouses available for day use. Picnic tables and grills are located at the picnic sites. Playground and horseshoe pits are located near the swimming beach. |
| Boating: |
| A boat launch ramp is located on Ferdinand Lake; boat motors are limited to electric trolling motors only. Rowboat and canoe rental is available on Ferdinand Lake from mid-April through October. |
| Swimming: |
| Swimming is permitted in Ferdinand Lake beach area only. The swimming beach is available from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Restrooms, dressing facilities and showers are available to visitors. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing is permitted in Ferdinand Lake, Coyote Lake, Campground Lake and Fossil Lake; a valid Indiana fishing license is required.Types of hunting include; whitetail deer, turkey, squirrel, fox and raccoon. A valid hunting license is required. |
| History of the Area: |
| Established in 1934 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, CCC workers built roads, service buildings, and one of the most beautiful forest lakes in the state. Ferdinand State Forest is well known for its excellent deer and squirrel hunting. The area surrounding Ferdinand is rich in German heritage, including St. Meinrad Archabbey, the Monastary Immaculate Conception and many other local landmarks and seasonal community festivals. |
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| The area surrounding Ferdinand is rich in German heritage, including St. Meinrad Archabbey, the Monastary Immaculate Conception and many other local landmarks and seasonal community festivals. |
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