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    Brown county from lookout tower
    Mark E.

    My favorite state park. There is a small fee to enter. We try to go in the fall, but it is scenic and peaceful year round. I have not seen any deer recently, but I did see a group of turkeys. There are two lakes, both are worth visiting. You can eat at the inn, or bring your own food and have a picnic. It can get crowded on the weekends during the fall season. Some call it the little smokies. It's not quite the smokies, but being within 2 hours of Indy, I'll take it. And once you're done at the park, you can head into Nashville and shop!

    Checking out the lake trail
    Michelle G.

    We went to Brown County State Park for a family hike and a picnic. We were shocked by how crowded it was, but thankfully we were able to find parking near the lake loop trail. In the future I would bring a hiking baby carrier for my toddler, but my husband and I took turns carrying him and letting him walk the trail a little bit. After the hike, we found a picnic table near the playground that is close to the lake. It is a beautiful hike, but if you have little kids, I would definitely consider a hiking carrier and bringing snacks for pitstops along the way.

    The 90' fire tower.
    Richard P.

    I had the opportunity to return to Brown County State Park recently to officiate a wedding - the second wedding I've officiated within the park. I hadn't been to the park in awhile and it was a reminder of just how lovely it is and how surprisingly close it is to Indy. Brown County State Park is Indiana's largest park with nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges, and ravines. The park has right around 20 miles of tree-lined roads and 70 miles of horse trails. It has the nickname "the little Smokies," a reference to its abundant hills. While anyone who has been to the Smoky Mountains would likely scoff at the comparison (I have and I do), it's still easily one of the most picturesque park experiences in Indiana. Brown County State Park features Abe Martin Lodge offering accommodations that include motel rooms, cabins, dining and conference facilities and an indoor water park. The park includes large campgrounds, hiking and mountain biking trails, interpretive services, a saddle barn for guided horse rides, and a separate horseman campground. The park is incredibly close to Nashville, Indiana - a great place for shopping, dining, arts and crafts, history, and even concerts. Top things to visit in the park: 1) If you're capable of climbing (it's NOT wheelchair friendly), there's a 90' fire tower that I hear has remarkable Brown County views. 2) Trail 5 features a rare and endangered Yellowwood tree. 3) The park's nature center offers the ability to see one of the endangered timber rattlesnakes (I love snakes and consider this cool). 4) The water park pool is fairly new and pretty awesome. 5) There are numerous places to chill and just enjoy a sunrise or sunset. As a current note, all RVs and vehicles towing trailers must use the park's west entrance on State Road 46 two miles west of Nashville, Indiana. The park's north entrance east of Nashville has a historic Covered Bridge with a 9-foot height clearance and 3-ton weight limit. Oversized vehicles cannot use the north entrance. Horsemen's Campground: For equestrian users, the Horsemen's Campground entrance is on S.R. 135, five miles south of the intersection with S.R. 46. Brown County State Park is somewhat limited in terms of accessible trails. The Friendly Trail is a .4 mile paved trail that offers a great view about halfway through. It's noted as great for birding. Dogs are welcome if leashed. More adventurous wheelchair users can also likely handle a couple other of the park's trails marked "easy." However, if you go up to "moderate" this is a park that tends to lean toward very natural trails and somewhat hilly. Considering Brown County State Park can be home to venomous snakes, it's probably not a park you want to fall out of your wheelchair in. You can buy a state park pass for use at all state parks. They're available at any state park gate or by planning in advance. There are discounts for seniors, folks with disabilities, vets, and others. I love a lot of Indiana's state parks, but I'd be hard-pressed to call any of them better than Brown County. (NOTE: Indiana Dunes is a national park).

    Ayla N.

    My Sunday reset: Hiking Unless there's a known "must see" feature along a path I will always choose the most rugged route. The paths at Brown County did not disappoint.. interesting paths, and great views! ps be mindful of mountain bikers and quick to give them the path. Even if you think the path is too rugged or impossible for them... it's not. We came across a few seasoned mountain bikers and it was impressive to see the terrain they were able to easily navigate.

    Stairs on Trail 6-you take these both directions
    Lien K.

    Brown County was the first state park I visited in Indiana and has been a favorite place to visit since. Located approximately 1 hour south of downtown Indianapolis, BC offers an inn with restaurant, cabins to rent, saddle barn, nature center, lakes for fishing and kayaking, campgrounds, playgrounds, pool and mountain biking and hiking trails. The park has some of the most scenic views and has fire towers and designated look out points. The trails range from easy to challenging, which means "hilly" or "lots of stairs". I prefer to stay off the mountain bike trails but most are available to hikers, too. Reservations are recommended on weekends for the saddle barn and if you're wanting to park at Ogle Lake to do one of the longer hikes l, arrive early-the lot fills up! This park is very popular and can get busy on a nice weekend, especially during autumn when leaf peeping is at its peak. Plan ahead, arrive early, make your reservations well in advance. This is my favorite time to visit the park. And proximity to Nashville IN makes a visit to Brown County that perfect weekend getaway.

    Staci W.

    I have grown up coming to Brown County on day trips and camping on weekends. The park is massive so you will end up driving from spot to spot throughout the park. You can see some beautiful views throughout the park. On this trip we climbed one of the fire towers (top section was closed), went to Strahl Lake and camped at Taylor Ridge campground. That campground is the best one they have in my opinion- some sites are better than others but we picked a great one. The nature center is always fun to look at and the turtles were out this time. Overall this is one of the best state parks in Indiana

    Fire-tower 90' tall. Park office in background and restrooms.
    George H.

    The Brown County State Park, nicknamed "Little Smokies" is located just South of Nashville Indiana and has been a favorite destination of mine since a child. That being said I have never actually driven through the whole park or ventured onto many of trails the park has to offer. As of March 2nd I have officially drove through the complete park and now I have a better understanding of the many offerings and locations along with the array of activities this park makes available to those who desire to indulge. There are three entrances to the park and an exclusive entrance for horseback riders located on the East side of the park. The horseman's camp has plenty of campsites for the horse trailers and hitch post for your mounts. I'm not sure how many State parks offer an actual campground dedicated to horseback riders but this is the only one I am aware of for now. The trails are fun to explore on horseback through the different seasons and always fun for all. The park also has a horse and pony saddle barn available to the public March 12-Nov 13 daily. The fees vary depending on duration and type of ride. You can find the info online under www.brown county-saddle barn.com. The North entrance is the closest to the lodge and cabins that are offered for family fun and getaways. Reservations can be made online through www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/Brown-county-state-park/. This website will also give the activity schedule for the park. The cabins are being renovated and updated as I am writing this review. This is why I only gave a 4 star instead of a 5 star review because of the construction and the eyesore it produces during the growing pains. I'm sure it will all be for the better once it's complete. There is also a large swimming pool in the park but I am not sure of the seasonal hours or fees. The West entrance will give you quick access to Ogle Lake and some great scenic photo opportunities that overlook vast valleys and hills with breathtaking beauty. There are two lakes inside the park and both have walking trails around them for a moderate hike that will fill you with fresh air and beauty. The second lake is Strabo lake that is on the Southeast side of the park closest to the horseman's camp. Strahl lake has a waterfall with an observation deck close to restroom facilities that make this spot nice and relaxing. There is also a shelter house with grill available to reserve. There are many pullover spots and random grilling areas inside the park along with a few playground areas for the children. My favorite spot is the 90' Fire tower that is located close to the park office. You are able to climb the stairs of this tower and observe the surrounding area if you dare. It feels like much more than 90'! There are a couple more lookout towers in the park that are fun to explore as well. Be sure to visit the nature center and check out the Timber Rattlesnake which do inhabit some areas of the park and Surrounding counties. Purdue University actually performed a study on them and used transmitters to study their habits. They are rarely seen in the park and should not hinder your enjoyment of you are a true nature lover. There is several wildlife species inside the park and the nature center can explain why you can expect to see while exploring. I hope you enjoyed my review and I hope you plan on getting out and enjoying our Indiana State Parks this year!

    Covered bridge near entrance.
    Kristin H.

    Beautiful state park even in January. Enjoyed our hike on a Saturday morning. Part of the park was closed for traffic, due to a recent snowfall. Also explored theFire Tower which was open to climb. The park is an absolute must whenever Brown County.

    Niki B.

    A breath of fresh air. Whenever we're hankering for an adventure but don't have enough time for a full-on trip, we come to Brown County for a mini vacation and feel so refreshed. Located in Nashville, Indiana, just about an hour south of downtown Indianapolis, this state park offers hikes through the hills, around lakes or through its pretty bridges. We love looking for turtles in the lakes as we walk and often encounter fun cabins or lookout towers for guests to enjoy as well. It can get crowded in the summer or fall (weekends in the fall especially!) but is totally worth it, as this place is even more beautiful when the leaves start changing. A few dollars per car is totally worth it for a relaxing day! They take both card or cash at the entrance!

    One of the many overlooks. This place is huge.
    Don L.

    **NOTE, CLEARANCE RESTRICTIONS IF TOWING A TRAILER YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE WEST GATE ** I really like this campground. I'm not going to get all detailed on how quiet it is... I'm here camping on Thursday in April it should be quiet. A couple things to consider if you are camping with a trailer or a tent. (1) when it says on the website that there is a slight slope keep in mind that statement is a non- objective opinion with nothing to compare it to. Bring extra blocks, you may not need them if lucky. In my opinion it wouldn't hurt the state to spend some of the gate fee on gravel. No, I do not expect a perfect grade but my site isn't the craziest and I'm out a little over 4" on 10' left to right and 7" on 12' front to back. (2) some of these campsites are small and some are even smaller. Enough said. There is a section higher number spots with pavement a bit nicer and lower numbers in non wooded section that are a little bit similar but different. (3) the drive is narrow, a bit more so than some other state parks I've pulled into. Makes a difference if you have a double cab long bed tow vehicle. The main question is would/will I come back, Yes the hiking trail system is beautiful, the mountain bike trails are extensive, and the park is clean. DNR on site are helpful and friendly. I'm rating this a 4 because of the cleanliness of the park and friendliness of the staff. Based off the number of sites I witnessed yesterday while walking my dog that would require an excessive number of blocks only, sadly I'd have to give it a 3.

    Sun rays in West Lookout.
    Kelly H.

    Indiana parks have rest and rec alike. Drive it, bike it, hike if, and swim the man-made sections. Best of all, camp it and see the fireflies in the field outside...or purposely avoid camping by booking a room at the Lodge and sneaking out to explore Nashville. We had an electric site to beat the heat, water taps throughout our loop, a dump station conveniently on the way out of the campground, and recycling, something we didn't missed at Turkey Run and Missisinewa. Buffalo Ridge was family friendly with a camp store, bathhouse, and a little playground. Friday and Saturday night, a half-hour long hayride for $4 helped us get a sneak peak at the Seven Vista Challenge. The hiking is plentiful, but definitely stay on the trail--and better yet, the less overgrown trails--in Ogle Hollow, Stahl Lake, or other neat hikes. The local limestone is gorgeous along Stahl Lake, and there's a variety of wild life throughout the park, so drive and step carefully. The nature center and its kid activities were excellent, and the staff friendly and informative. At the Little Smokies, definitely make a couple nights of it. And yes, stay on the trail.

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    So beautiful! We did the bike trail and it was gorgeous! Definitely some up and down not difficult but not easy either.

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    A nice state park. It has plenty of trails to choose from and several look outs to enjoy the scenery.

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    Big Bowl Bike Shop

    Big Bowl Bike Shop

    4.8(23 reviews)
    1951.6 mi

    My front tire wasn't holding air, so I brought it into Big Bowl for the first time. They have a…read moremerchandise wing full of bikes and accessories facing the parking lot, and around the corner is the repair wing. Since it was my first time, a store staff member described where to go and personally walked me over to the repair shop - - a nice touch! At the repair shop, Julian(?) looked over my bike tire, told me what he would do, and what the maximum cost would be. He was straightforward and efficient. Since I started work in two hours, I asked him if there was any way it could be done within an hour, so I'd be able to get a ride in. He said that there was a good chance of that and he would do his best. 15 minutes later, he texted me to let me know that the bike my bike was ready! Not only was it ready fast, but the cost was far below what I was quoted, so that was really great! When I got home to ride it, I noticed that he had also tightened my brakes and had added an air cap to the tire. Really thoughtful touches I will definitely come back to this bike shop again!!

    On our way to Dry Creek for a bike ride, I realized that I had left my helmet at home! My friend…read morepulled up some bike shops in Petaluma and we ended up at Big Bowl Bike Shop. We parked by the service shop because they don't have a big sign up yet and the owner, Akio, pointed us to the right place while he assessed the pedal that I couldn't tighten down when I changed pedals out for my friend the night before. My friend and I picked up a few things in the shop - and Akio gave me an estimate and was able to work on the bike right away. While we waited, my friend did a test ride of a new bicycle and the two young men in the shop were exceedingly polite, helpful and charming. I look forward to stopping by there in the future and may make plans to have bicycle tune ups or repairs done there as a wait in downtown Petaluma is much more appealing than other options!

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    Yellowwood State Forest

    Yellowwood State Forest

    4.4(18 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    We had the best weekend getaway here and are so happy to have found this spot through a friend of a…read morefriend. This forest has many camping sites, but they don't let yo reserve any before arriving. Our friend recommended arriving before 2pm to hopefully get a spot. We arrived then on one of the busiest most beautiful fall weekends and scored the LAST spot. Woohoo! We were allowed two tents on our camping spot, which came with a bonfire set up and cooking rack. There was a wooden bathroom only a few steps away and a lake within walking distance as well. The bathrooms didn't have sinks, but there was a water spigot down the road if needed. Most people camping here came for four or five days at a time and had awesome RV or airstreams set up on their camping sites. Therefore, most people went to bed quite early and we weren't bothered by anyone being too loud. Everyone had great fires going and we liked not being the only ones out here. The building where you pay for your campsite also had $5 log bundles you could buy, so we got a couple of those. There were tons of sticks and leaves around that we used to build up our fire as well. This spot is only a fifteen minute drive from Nashville, IN, so is such a great spot. Go check it out!

    This review is specifically for the Jackson Creek trail…read more Overall rating: DNR - Do Not Recommend! Sure, there are some scenic views but the trail is pretty poorly marked. It is an "interpretive" trail but the interpretative markers don't have any description. Let's hope you took a picture of the map at the trail head! This could be a lot nicer with some TLC.

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    Cataract Falls State Recreation Area

    Cataract Falls State Recreation Area

    4.4(47 reviews)
    36.3 mi

    What a wonderful place to get out of the city and just slow down! My honey took me here 4/26/26…read moresince we've had some nice weather lately. Pleasantly surprised they have many picnic tables, the cover bridge to see and of course the Falls. Just be careful when walking to the lower fall as you are pretty close to the ledge of the falls. Plenty to enjoy here. Next time we shall have a nice picnic and enjoy the scenery. You can swim too.Parking is easy but i'm sure it gets crowded in the summer time!

    Cataract Falls is a geological wonder worth visiting and only an hour west of Indianapolis. These…read moremagnificent Falls were created over millions of years as ice and water carved into the ancient limestone resulting in Mill Creek and two sets of falls. The Upper Falls drops 20 feet and can be viewed near the entrance to the park at several overlooks. We visited this week on a bright summer day. The waters were loud and rapid after recent rains. This is one of Indiana's most beautiful sites. There is a large parking lot near the Upper Falls along with picnic tables, grill, pavilion and small playground. We brought a picnic lunch so we could enjoy the Falls. There are pit bathrooms near the playground in a second parking lot. The Lower Falls are a short drive through the park. A nearby lot provides plenty of parking. The short path to view the falls is not paved, but an easy walk. These falls drop 18 feet with incredible views of the layered limestone exposed west of the falls. I was envious of a lone kayaker below the falls. There are marked trails through dense woods descending near the creek. You'll want to wear good hiking shoes and bug spray if you are up for the adventure. The property was donated by Agnes Stuckey in memory of her mother, Agnes Steiner. The Park is maintained by the Indiana DNR. There was no admission during our midweek visit.

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    Flat Fork Creek Park - Flat Fork Creek Park

    Flat Fork Creek Park

    4.6(45 reviews)
    54.8 mi

    I was a little bit nervous about signing up to do a 3k event in November, however, the opportunity…read morepresented itself and I knew I'd be able to visit a park I'd never been to before. Flat Fork Creek Park is part of Fishers Parks. Located at 101st and Cyntheanne Road, Flat Fork Creek Park offers just over 60 acres of relaxing fun for just about everyone in the family including a good amount of ADA accessibility. First off, you'll get a 60-foot sledding hill here. That's good to know as we inch toward winter. It's the tallest point in Hamilton County. There's also a 1.25 mile progressive mountain bike course that offers features for both mountain biking newbies and those with more experience. There's a beautiful fishing pond - state license required except for those 17 and under. Nearly 20 acres in the park are reforestation areas and there's a shelter with picnic tables that can be rented. Okay, that accessibility I mentioned? The 3k I did was a relatively small group, though it was centered around disability and had several disabled participants. The park includes an ADA accessible treehouse, a paved multi-use trail, and a boardwalk (I would note that while the boardwalk is, indeed, accessible, you do want to be a tad careful due to the side of the boardwalk that do offer a bit of a drop-off). You know what I think is really cool? They've created a ramp here so that even those with mobility issues can get to the top of the sledding hill - in most parks, that's an afterthought. As a side note, Fishers has won awards for their inclusion work and this park really shows it. This is really just a lovely park. You're not going to find a playground or other frequent park features, however, this beautiful park does a nice job of including everyone and weaving together nature with fun park adventures. This was my first time here. It won't be my last.

    I recently discovered this park and have gone back a few times now. It's a beautiful park with a…read moregreat walking path, trail and hill. I love taking my dog here for a walk or going alone just to watch the sun set. The park is spacious and clean and overall a great experience. If it were closer to me I'd probably go daily.

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    Bloomington Rail Trail

    Bloomington Rail Trail

    4.6(7 reviews)
    17.5 mi

    I was looking for something fun to do on a sunny afternoon and came across this nice walking path…read more There is a nice sized parking lot at the trail head. There is a water fountain and a waste can where you first get to the path. One of the main things I loved about this trail is the fact that it is wheelchair friendly. I have a difficult time finding suitable trails to take my daughter on. This trail is not paved but it is very well packed and does have gravel in some spots. I would think that if it was wet from rains it may not be as suitable to walk on. We passed several runners, walkers and bikers. We did not make it the entire length of the trail but the length we did walk was so peaceful. There were no leaves on the trees yet and no green grass but hearing the running water in the creek along part of the trail was very relaxing. I can easily see how this would be a great place to come and get away from city life for a short time! I'll definitely be coming back when I'll be able to walk the entire path. And hopefully see some wildlife and maybe some wild flowers along the way!

    I have been during the day and night. It can be a little dangerous at night. There is a homeless…read morecompound that stays out in the woods, so be sure that you're not alone and that you're prepared for danger. But it is absolutely gorgeous at night. I didnt see anything sketch on my night hike and highly recommend going. Just better safe than sorry. The day time is also really nice. It can get crowded, but thats all parks here in Bloomington. It is usually filled with runners and speed walkers. I dont see many kids. It is a trail, not a full size park. And it doesnt have the art that the B-line has so it may not be well suited for some kids. I would have loved it when I was a kid...but I was a nerdy outdoorsy kid. Definite spot for locals interested in getting off the B-line and out of the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life quickly. I wouldn't really recommend for tourists. We have much better spots for you.

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    Brown County State Park - hiking - Updated May 2026

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