Owen Putnam State Forest Information

Owen Putnam State Forest
Equestrian Trail Information
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Owen-Putnam State Forest

Vandalia, Indiana

13 miles of trails pass through Owen Putnam State Forest’s hardwood forest in three main trails.

Pleasant Grove-1.8 miles around Horse Campground, passes by an old cemetery.

Sandstone Bluff-1.7 miles around Horse Campground, passes by a 50' sandstone bluff & waterfall.

Bridle Loop-10 miles from Horse Campground to Rattlesnake Campground and back.

The dedicated equestrian campground has 15 sites as well as water trough; vault toilets, picnic tables, grills and parking spurs.

All horses brought, driven or ridden onto Owen-Putnam State Forest must have either a valid daily or annual horse use tag.

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