Morgan-Monroe State Forest: Nature at its finest

Just south of Martinsville is a well known state forest composed of more than 25,000 acres that span across Morgan and Monroe counties.

The area was originally cleared to farm, however they were unable to farm the area due to the rocky soil and challenging topography. The state purchased the abandoned land and the Morgan-Monroe Forestry was created in 1929. Within the forestry, you can find beautiful hiking trails, campground and a stocked lake for fishing.

For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/properties/morgan-monroe-state-forest/.

The Morgan-Monroe State Forest is located at 6220 Forest Drive south of Martinsville.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)