IGNFA is currently functioning as a staff college for the officers of the Indian Forest Service (IFS).
The 1100 acres campus is bounded by the river Tons in the north and Chakrata road on the south.
Large parts of the campus are still covered with natural forest and dense experimental plantations.
The campus is situated at an altitude of 670 m. above mean sea level and receives over 200 cm of rainfall annually.
The hostels, guest house, auditorium and playgrounds of the academy are also located in the campus, whereas the housing colony for the faculty and staff is located on Chakrata road opposite the New Forest campus.