Redbird State Recreation Area
Open year-round. Trails open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Trails may close on short notice due to hazardous conditions.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:52PM EDT until May 24 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Elliston, Newberry, Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Newberry. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Higher bottomlands begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Friday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:52PM EDT until May 25 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Elliston, Newberry, Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Elliston. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural lands begin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Friday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:40 AM EDT Friday was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Named after the Redbird Coal Mine, Redbird State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 1,400 acres of former surface and underground coal mine land near Dugger in Greene County. Its unique history has created both diverse recreation opportunities and ongoing reclamation challenges. The property is Indiana's first state-owned area designated for off-road vehicle recreation, with approximately 50 miles of professionally marked, managed, and maintained trails. The trail system accommodates all vehicle types and skill levels, from gentle slopes to technically difficult terrain. Four trails are eligible for Jeep's Badge of Honor program, and the property welcomes dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, full-size vehicles, and home-built rigs. DOT-approved helmets are required except in vehicles with fully enclosed metal cabs or roll bar protection. All Indiana ORVs must be registered or street legal, while out-of-state vehicles may purchase an annual trail use permit at the gate. Beyond motorized recreation, the property offers easily accessed fishing lakes, extensive hiking opportunities across most of the property, popular mushroom hunting, and mountain biking. As reclamation projects continue, additional non-motorized trails, picnic areas, accessible walking and biking trails, and interpretive areas about coal mining operations are planned. Whether traversing thick wooded acres or challenging hills and ravines, visitors find both technical thrills and natural beauty at this reclaimed industrial landscape.
Directions
Located near Dugger on the Greene and Sullivan County line. From SR 54, head north on W County Road 350 N to reach the property entrance at 15470 W County Road 350 N, Dugger, IN 47848.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| redbirdsra@yahoo.com | |
| Phone | +1 (812) 847-0146 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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