Picnic table and fireplace in the CCC picnic grounds at Jackson-Washington State Forest.jpg
A picnic table and a fireplace at the picnic area in the Jackson-Washington State Forest, located southeast of Brownstown in Brownstown Township, Jackson County, Indiana, United States. Built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the picnic grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nyttend · Public domain

Jackson-Washington State Forest

State Forest · Indiana · Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Mountain Biking · Trail

Camping

Camping

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Cabins & lodging

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Official site
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Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Getting there

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Things to do

Activities & features: Archery · Boat Rental · Boating · Fishing · Guided Tours · Historic Feature · Hunting · Nature Center · Paddling · Picnic Area · Playground · Store · Swimming · Visitor Center

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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12