Driving DirectionsFrom Gallatin, take Highway 13 south 5 miles, then Route M east 0.50 mile.
HighlightsThis area contains forest, grassland, old fields, cropland, wetlands, and savanna.
About This AreaGallatin Conservation Area is in Daviess County, five miles south of Gallatin on Highway 13 and a half mile east on Route M. Approximately 40 percent of the area consists of timber, brushy draws and fencerows. A 10-acre marsh is located in the north part of the area.Because of its size and diversity, Gallatin Conservation Area is managed for a wide range of game and non-game wildlife species. The area is available to the public for a variety of outdoor activities.Management of the area includes planting foodplots, haying, and controlled burning, in addition to the development of wildlife habitat by tree, shrub, and grass plantings.