The Hoosier National Forest Motor
Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is now available. This map is required under the
new Travel Management Rule (70 Federal Register 68264), dated November 9,
2005 (36 CFR Parts 212, 261 and 295) which revised regulations regarding
travel management on National Forest System lands. The map does not change
any policy regarding the use or prohibition of motorized vehicles on the
Hoosier National Forest; rather it simply clarifies what types of motor
vehicle are currently allowed, when, and where. The use of motorized
vehicles off road is still prohibited on the Hoosier National Forest.
Only designated routes shown on the map
are open to motorized use, and all motorized vehicles must be street legal
under Indiana state law. Generally, these are roads that are open and
suitable for use by passenger vehicles. In addition to roads managed by
the Forest Service, many roads within the Forest are under state or county
jurisdiction, and users are advised to consult local laws regarding use of
those roads.
The Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available
to the public free of charge at:
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Brownstown Ranger District and Supervisor’s Office at
811 Constitution Ave in Bedford
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Tell City Ranger District Office at 248 15th
Street, Tell City
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An electronic version of the map can also be found below
The Motor Vehicle Use Map will be
published annually each October showing
allowed uses after appropriate environmental analyses and public
involvement.
Under the new travel management rule,
users are responsible for knowing what roads are open to which type of
use. For example, users may not ride an ATV on any Hoosier National Forest
road, including roads within campgrounds. The map clarifies such
restrictions and will serve as an enforcement tool for motorized vehicle
use on the Forest. Other maps and information may be needed to determine
additional recreational opportunities and restrictions on routes not
managed by the Forest Service.
For further information contact Nancy
Myers at the Tell City Ranger District office (Phone number: 812-547-9241).
Motor Vehicle Use Route Maps by District
Brownstown District Map (2,485 KB)
Tell City District Map (2,618 KB)
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