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A sign for the dog-friendly South Ridge Trail at Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
A picnicking area at the pet-friendly Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
A photo of a waterway and wooden bridge inside of Ferdinand State Forest, a dog-friendly place to walk Fido in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
Autumn on the lake at Ferdinand State Forest, a dog-friendly park in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
The peaceful lake at Ferdinand State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
One of the hiking trails at Ferdinand State Forest, a pet-friendly wooded area in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
A picture of the lake in summer at the dog-friendly Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
A sign for the dog-friendly South Ridge Trail at Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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A picnicking area at the pet-friendly Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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A photo of a waterway and wooden bridge inside of Ferdinand State Forest, a dog-friendly place to walk Fido in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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Autumn on the lake at Ferdinand State Forest, a dog-friendly park in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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The peaceful lake at Ferdinand State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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One of the hiking trails at Ferdinand State Forest, a pet-friendly wooded area in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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A picture of the lake in summer at the dog-friendly Ferdinand State Forest in Indiana. Photo by @INdnrforestry.
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Ferdinand State Forest

Situated in southern Indiana, Ferdinand State Forest offers premier fishing and hunting experiences alongside five scenic hiking trails, varying from 1.3 to 2.5 miles, perfect for pet-friendly strolls. Visitors can also enjoy boating, picnicking, and camping amidst its picturesque surroundings. Please remember to keep your pup on a 6-foot leash and clean up after them. Visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during hunting season for safety. Visit Website

Or call (812) 827-2857 or email FerdinandSF@dnr.IN.gov for more information.

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