Martin State Forest, an Indiana State Forest located nearby Bedford

MARTIN STATE FOREST

Martin State Forest

Martin State Forest
© Copyright B the Photographer

Martin State Forest offers a variety of educational opportunities through its woodland management trailand arboretum. The forest features rugged hills, deep woods and long hiking trails.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Picnickingyes

Picnic Shelters, #4

Mountain Bike Trails, miles7

CampingPrimative, #26

Camping

Primitive(class C) camping is available for a fee. There are 26 designated campsites located within theforest. Pit toilets and drinking water are available near sites. A self check-in station is located in thecampground. We do not accept reservations, camping is available on a first come, first served basis.

Area Accommodations

White River Cabin Rental - Shoals, IN

Cottages and Cabins

Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of a well appointed luxury 5 star cabin on the peaceful White River in scenic Martin County. Located directly on the rivers edge and surrounded with the serenity of natures hills. With the convenience of town located a mile away.

Web Site: http://www.WhiteRiverCabinRental.com

Rim Rock's Dogwood Cabins - Elizabethtown, IL

Cottages and Cabins

Southern Illinois Cabins with all amenities, surrounded by The Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. All cabins have air conditioning, heat, kitchen including stove, frig, microwave, coffee maker, toaster bathroom with shower, screened in porch, electric fireplace, satellite tv with HBO and DVD, all linens, cookware, plates, utensil, outside grill and picnic table.

Web Site: http://www.rimrocksdogwoodcabins.com

Boats and RVs

Central Marine - Shoals, IN

Boat Rentals

A store that caters to all of your boating, hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure needs. We offer canoe and kayak rentals for one and two day trips on the White River. New G3 brand jon boats as well as a used inventory. NEW White River Cabin on a peaceful river bank setting.

Web Site: http://www.Central-Marine.com

Family RV Rentals - Whiteland, IN

Motor Home Campers

Whether you are vacationing with family, going to a race, or traveling for business, build some memories and travel by RV. We carry select RVs for sale on our lot. We can also do consignment sales and RV leasing. Our techs are certified on all RV systems. We work on RVs of any style, year, make or model.

Web Site: http://www.FamilyRV-Rentals.com

Get directions
to this park:

Nearby Parks

Martin County State Forest

Spring Mill State Park

Springs Valley State Fish and Wildlife Area

Glendale State Fish and Wildlife Area

Picnicking

Several picnic areas including 4 picnic shelters are available for day use. Picnic areas, with picnic tablesand grills, are located throughout the forest.

Trails

Hiking TrailsTank Spring Trail - 3 milesModerately rugged. The trailhead is located approximately three miles from the Martin State Forest office.

Go straight out of the forest entrance to State Road 650 and follow the signs to the trailhead. Hikers areadvised to wear hunter orange or other bright clothing while on trails during hunting season.

Woodland Education Trail - 1.25 milesEasy. Self-guided trail - follow yellow arrows on the posts. Information signs are located throughout thetrail to point out interesting facets of the woodland environment. This trail serves as a sampler of the varietyof activities found within the state forest system. Hiking this trail allows you to better understand thephilosophy of multiple-use management on Indiana's state forests.

Arboretum Trail - .25 mile Easy. This informal arboretum (a place for the study and exhibition of trees) was established in an existing wooded area. Species are being added to those which were already present; the collection currently contains about 60 different species identified by signs along the trail. The most common species, such as oaks and hickories, are represented within the arboretum by several specimens. Eventually the collection will contain between 80 and 100 different species. The goal of the Martin State Forest Hoosier Woodland Arboretum is to offer a representation of the common woodland trees if Indiana.

Mountain Bike TrailsMartin State Forest offers 7 miles of mountain bike trails. Mountain bikes are only permitted on thosedesignated trails.

Things To Do in the Area

Central Marine - Shoals, IN

Canoeing

Web Site: http://www.Central-Marine.com

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

September 3 Quiet in all its wonderful glory

We had a great time at this park, I grew up having Family Reunions here and have since started taking my kids and its so shady and cool even on the hot days. Love the quietness and everyone that camps here always seems so friendly and willing to lend a hand.

June 19 great camping by sykes family

our family loves this park,it is great for camping,just a beautiful park!!

Area Resources

Crawford County Tourism Bureau - Leavenworth, IN

Tourism

Crawford County consists of over 306 square miles of beauty and outdoor recreation Caves, state parks, rugged terrain, acres of protected forests, nature preserves, and numerous waterways

Web Site: http://www.CrawfordCountyIndiana.com

View
Photo Gallery

Share Your
Martin State Forest
Photos
(click here)

Weather Forecast, (47581)

Area Shopping

LLPix Photography - Linton, IN

Photography

The most affordable photographer in Greene County Indiana. We offer a large variety of professional photography products, from wallets to 20x30 prints, buttons, calenders, cards, invitations, portfolios more. I defy the rules of conventional photography to focus on your individuality by being a people in the environment photographer.

Web Site: http://www.llpix.com