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4.0 (1 review)

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest - Fungus

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

4.5(21 reviews)
48.6 mi

It's a state forest, no pool for the kiddies, but there are miles and miles of decent low and high…read moreeffort trails. It's pristine, clean, decent and clean restrooms (when they get around to adding the TP), and although the roads are in bad shape in many places, it's a fine spot for forest bathing. Your cellphone might not work in some parts of it. Put it away. If you simply must, go to the top of most hills. There are no gas stations or stores within ten miles in any direction; bring the stuff you need for your visit. In the summer, the amount of oxygen you can get here is almost overwhelmingly delicious. There are playgrounds, picnic tables, and shelters, and hundreds of places for a picnic on a blanket/rug. There are insects; remember your bug spray and tick repellent. Enjoy. It's FREE.

This state forest has two of my favorite longer day hikes within an hour of Indianapolis; The Low…read moreGap Trail and The Three Lakes Trail. The Tecumseh Trail also runs through MMSF. In the last few years, a nice bike trail has been paved in and a new office built. There are also backcountry camping sites for primitive camping-be site to check in and practice leave no trace! The park does not have a lot of state park like amenities so be prepared to use a pit toilet. Bring your own tp and hand sanitizer just in case! The hikes are fairly challenging due to length and have some good hills. Bring plenty of water and keep an eye out for wildlife. Rattlesnakes have been spotted in the area. Hunting is also allowed in the state forest so wear bright colors at all times just in case. If you're looking for a challenging hike that is not overly populated but not totally isolated Morgan Monroe State Forest is an excellent choice.

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest - Mushrooms

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest - Turtle

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Hardy Lake - just a few of the pictures I have taken there.  Also for sale as part of my side hustle, Stephen Sullivan Arts (Music and Photography!)

Hardy Lake

4.0(2 reviews)
18.0 mi

Nice Indiana State Park…read more HUGE lake. Nice and clean campgrounds; well-groomed grounds. Not big on hiking trails but not bad. It's more about the watersports, fishing, and perhaps hunting. There are two campgrounds, one primitive/tents and the other for mostly RVs and trailers, with a few spots for tents. Everything was clean, given it was a holiday weekend. There is no store or restaurant close by, so bring EVERYTHING YOU NEED, including fuel-- as their marina wasn't pumping when we stayed there (not that we needed it). When it's not a holiday weekend, it's reasonably quiet, but expect a lot of boat traffic noise and loud music on the holidays-- we tried both a holiday and a non-holiday adventure. The signage to the park gates from the county roads stinks, but inside the park, it's not too bad. Get the downloadable map from the IN DNR before you go. Cell service is spotty, and thank heavens!

Pretty large lake and campground. It's an electric hookup only area with random water spigots for…read morewater fill. Most of the sites are flat and shaded, some are open to the sun. A few clean and spacious bath houses conveniently located. Two dump stations. One is oddly placed as your coming in, but it does give campers 2 options instead of one. There is an amphitheater and they do random movie nights. There's a beach area with a snack shack. Decent sand for a fun day out with the kids. Playground is in the first loop to the right.

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Hardy Lake
Hardy Lake - Large sites, well manicured and maintained.

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Large sites, well manicured and maintained.

Deer Creek Campground - campgrounds - Updated May 2026

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