Jackson–Washington State Forest

Jackson-Washington State Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of Jackson-Washington State Forest
LocationJackson and Washington counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest cityBrownstown, Indiana
Coordinates38°50′42″N 86°03′07″W / 38.84500°N 86.05194°W / 38.84500; -86.05194
Governing bodyIndiana Department of Natural Resources

Jackson–Washington State Forest is a state forest in Jackson and Washington counties in Indiana, USA, near the town of Brownstown. The forest includes over 18,000 acres (7,300 ha), most of which was bought by the state in the 1930s and 1950s. Jackson–Washington State Forest offers camping, fishing, hunting, archery and trails for hiking, horseback riding and cycling.

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