Greene–Sullivan State Forest

Greene–Sullivan State Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map showing the location of Greene–Sullivan State Forest
Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of Greene-Sullivan State Forest
Location Greene and Sullivan Counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest city Dugger, Indiana
Coordinates 38°59′10″N 87°14′37″W / 38.98611°N 87.24361°W / 38.98611; -87.24361Coordinates: 38°59′10″N 87°14′37″W / 38.98611°N 87.24361°W / 38.98611; -87.24361
Governing body Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Greene–Sullivan State Forest is a state forest in Dugger, Indiana. The forest was founded in 1936 after the Indiana Department of Natural Resources received over 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of land from coal firms; it now contains over 9,000 acres (3,600 ha), including over 120 lakes. The forest provides fishing, camping, hunting, and horseback riding.[1]

References

  1. "Greene–Sullivan State Forest". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
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