Selmier State Forest, state forest in Indiana, U.S
Selmier State Forest is a 355-acre woodland in Indiana with pines, hickory, and oak trees spreading across gentle hills and open areas. The forest lies near the Muscatatuck River and is accessible through several marked trails.
The land became state forest in 1944 after Stella Selmier donated it in honor of her husband Frank, who planted various tree species from 1921 to 1934. The woodland was incorporated into Indiana's Classified Forest Program and has been managed as protected land ever since.
The forest was planted by Frank Selmier, whose love for the outdoors lives on in the trees he set between 1921 and 1934. Visitors today can still see pines, black walnuts, and tulip trees that reflect his vision of a managed woodland.
The forest is open daily from sunrise to sunset with no entrance fee and no facilities such as bathrooms or camping areas. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, especially when hiking longer distances.
Within the forest stand historical buildings such as an old boy scout cabin and a former schoolhouse that can be found along the Walnut Trail. These structures tell of earlier uses of the land and offer visitors glimpses into the lived history of the woodland area.
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