Indiana state park closures and fire bans

As of Oct 31, 2026: 9 reporting trail closures, of the 79 we list in Indiana.

Closed parks

No Indiana park is reported closed.

Fire and burn bans

No Indiana park reports a fire or burn ban.

Trail closures 9

Clark State Forest
This section of trail on the Knobstone Trail on Clark State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after October 13. The trail will reopen after the completion of management activities.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Greene-Sullivan State Forest
This section of trail on Greene-Sullivan State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after January 9. The trail will reopen after the completion of reclamation activities.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
McCormick's Creek State Park
PARK OPEN
The park, nature center, Canyon Inn, cabins, most shelters, and some trails for hiking are open and operating.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Mississinewa Lake
ROAD CLOSURE
The Old Frances Slocum Trail is closed from south of Mississinewa’s Miami State Recreation Area (SRA) to near the entrance to Red Bridge SRA.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Morgan-Monroe State Forest is open; however, clean up efforts continue. Expect temporary road closures during the week (Monday - Friday) for public and staff safety.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Pike State Forest
This section of trail on Pike State Forest will be temporarily closed on or shortly after July 22. The trail will reopen after the completion of forest management activities.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Shades State Park
TRAIL CLOSURES
Trails 7 and 8 at Shades State Park are currently closed due to damaged trail structures.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Turkey Run State Park
TRAIL 9 RE-OPENED
After a 13-month closure due to damage from flooding, the ladder structures have been rebuilt, and Trail 9 is now open for hiking again.
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page
Yellowwood State Forest
Due to the unexpected closure of the county road that the Tecumseh Trail uses to reconnect with state land to the north and because of No Trespassing signs erected by the railroad for public safety,…
Checked Oct 31 · Indiana DNR page

Read from each park’s own alerts and status, so a closure or ban the agency hasn’t posted won’t appear, and a county burn ban can apply where a park says nothing. Each notice in full is on the park’s page; check the agency before you go.

Other states

Fire bans in every state · Every Indiana park