Gorton Lake State Forest
About
Gorton Lake State Forest is a 500-acre state forest in Madison County. It offers peaceful recreation among rolling hills, conifer plantations and native hardwoods, in a quiet, rural setting for people who want to get outdoors without crowds.
The forest is a good fit for hiking, hunting and quiet wildlife watching. It was established for reforestation, wildlife management, timber production and watershed protection, which explains the mix of planted conifers and native hardwoods.
What to Know
- The forest covers 500 acres in Madison County.
- Hiking, hunting and wildlife watching are the main uses.
- It was established for reforestation, wildlife management, timber production and watershed protection.
- Madison County Tourism features the forest.
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