Owen–Putnam State Forest

Owen–Putnam State Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map showing the location of Owen–Putnam State Forest

Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of Owen–Putnam State Forest

Location Owen and Putnam Counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest city Spencer, Indiana
Coordinates 39°28′30″N 86°52′10″W / 39.47500°N 86.86944°W / 39.47500; -86.86944Coordinates: 39°28′30″N 86°52′10″W / 39.47500°N 86.86944°W / 39.47500; -86.86944
Governing body Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Owen–Putnam State Forest is a state forest in Spencer, Indiana. The forest offers hunting for squirrel, deer, and turkey as well as camping and trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The hardwood forests on the rolling hills of southern Indiana also include a 50-foot sandstone bluff.[1]

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