Stoutsburg Savanna
Nature Preserve
Natural Areas: Stoutsburg Savanna Nature Preserve
State Designated Nature Preserve [#125; 1990]
Stoutsburg Savanna. Click to enlarge
Stoutsburg is a large oak savanna tract encompassing several smaller open areas dominated by prairie vegetation. A dirt road leads from the gate and soon connects with other roads that allow access to the interior. The east-central portion of the property contains a large stand of impressive prairie grasses standing at least eight feet high. Grasses in areas closer to 1100N are less exuberant, but the simultaneous presence of plants like rattlesnake master, blazing star, compass plant, and prairie dock make up for it. Standing water can pool for days after a good rain.
Trail Map
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Directions
Jasper County. From the intersection of IN 10 and IN 49, go west 2.0 miles on IN 10, then south 1.0 mile on County Road 200W, then west 0.75 miles on County Road 1100N to a gated lane on the north side of the road.
GPS: N 41 10.372 W 87 05.889
Facilities
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Finder Sketch
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Nearby Natural Areas (miles)
Prairie Border (7.2)
Tefft Savanna Nature Preserve (9.7)
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area (11.9)