Jennings County: Parks and History

Jennings County in Indiana has several clearly named parks, historic sites, and natural areas. You can choose a hotel based on your planned outing: Muscatatuck Park, Selmier State Forest, and Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge differ in location and use.

Documented information

• Muscatatuck Park has nearly 10 miles of non-motorized trails designed for several types of use.
• In the 1930s, Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps employees built stone shelters, stairs, a fire tower, trails, and retaining walls at Muscatatuck Park.
• Tunnel Mill is accessible from the Muscatatuck Park campground via a mostly level, one-mile riverside walking trail.
• Crosley Fish & Wildlife Area encompasses 4,288 acres of wooded, hilly landscapes, ponds, and the Muscatatuck River.
• Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge covers 50,000 acres in three counties, including Jefferson, Jennings, and Ripley, and therefore also includes Jennings County.
• Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge offers opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and photography in habitats with deciduous forest, wetlands, and grassland.
• Selmier State Forest encompasses 355 acres of multi-use forestland, with hiking trails and access to the Muscatatuck River.
• Muscatatuck Park opened in 1921 as Indiana’s fourth state park.

Plan your stay

The trails and natural areas are not hotel amenities. Big Oaks Refuge has its own access rules, which you should check before visiting. River conditions and the opening hours of individual destinations can also change. Choose accommodation based on its specific address and the route you want to take.

Choose accommodation

When comparing hotels, check the address, actual amenities, price, availability, and booking conditions in the specific listing.

For geographic context, see the Indiana overview.

For a more specific destination within the region, you can look into North Vernon. The link does not verify any accommodation features.