What a great spot! Feels like a million miles away from Bloomington. So calm and peaceful…read more We enjoyed the well marked hiking trails. Would love to return and get out on the water!

Visiting Griffy Lake was one of my favorite adventures while in Bloomington for a fall weekend…read moregetaway. It's a scenic, windy drive to the lake with a large parking lot. It even looks like you can rent kayaks and boats here. We followed the boardwalk path and enjoy sitting on the bench admiring the fall foliage before following the path through the woods and marsh area. On a Sunday morning, there were families and dogs walking through the trails.

This property opened the year Lake Monroe opened -1966. Some of the interior decor appears to be…read morefrom the same era. I had the opportunity to stay here a year ago for a work function, and then more recently for a quick getaway. For its age, the rooms are pretty spacious. The rooms have been remodeled (although the paint on the wall of one room was peeling). Check in and out is quick and easy. The restaurant is seasonal so it was closed this last visit. The previous visit, the food was good and priced well. The staff accommodated 50 of us with no problem. As the property is adjacent to the marina, access is easy. There is an indoor pool as well. There are restaurants off site close by (I recommend the golf course). I would definitely recommend a lakeside room for a great view.

I am in town just for a weekend on the boat. Our company is always looking for places to host…read moreevents so I was told to check it out. We walked in, greeted immediately by a very sweet friendly girl, asked for a seat outside and were accommodated and sat immediately. It was a Sunday at 6:15, very few tables were occupied inside and out. It was breezy and comfortable. They offered to attempt to find us someone to open the umbrella the rest of the way (it had a plastic knife shoved in there, I assume to keep it halfway opened) but we had shade so we declined. We got water and our order taken very quickly by an attentive server, drinks served quickly. Things were looking good. After we ordered we waited quite awhile but that was ok, we expected to get our appetizer and just relax while we ate. After quite a while the server shows up with the appetizer AND our entrees. I was not happy. What about an appetizer says it comes out with the meal, you are barely busy inside and now we have to shove it all in fast so our meal isn't cold when we hurriedly get to it. If you can't serve an appetizer as an appetizer, you obviously have time management as well as leadership issues in your kitchen. Bang bang shrimp: Shrimp was good sized. Cooked well. Tasted like it was dipped in that awful cornmeal bagged type "breading" you buy at a local grocery store and then topped in that fake "Bang Bang Shrimp" recipe you find on Facebook that people swear is a copycat of Bonefish Grill. Fish and chips: Again that awful cornmeal bagged breading taste. Cod without it was actually good, that breading made it so off putting. Coleslaw: Cabbage with a dollop of what seemed to be just mayo. My husband said that is the worst coleslaw I have ever tasted. It went untouched. Tartar sauce: Just a ton of mayo and little seasoning. Fries: Actually delicious. Pizza: Come on now...it's obviously a frozen disaster. If they are really trying to claim they make the dough...find someone new to learn how to make dough, it's very easy. It's like actual flavorless cardboard. My husband said I think they buy frozen pizza and top it with these uncooked veggies (they were so underdone he scraped them all off to try to eat it unsuccessfully and I refused to even finish a slice) and call it their own. Those tomato's needed another week to ripen. It came home with us and he threw it away when we got here. Drinks: Strong and good. Service: GREAT Food quality: Cheap tasting and felt like it was grabbed from a freezer. Worth the price: Absolutely not, the view is pretty but skip the food, grab a drink and go home to cook for yourself. Recommend as whole: NO *Please do not message me asking me to discuss, to change my review or invite me back...my opinion is my opinion, I won't return and it won't be changed.

Bought my first camping gear here in 1981. Been going back ever since. Wonderful old store that's…read morelike going to your Grandpa's house. I love the creaked old floors. Knowledgeable personable staff there when you need them, but leave you be when you want to roam. Good prices, extensive gear selection, and they allow you to bring your dog in. What more could you want?

Really awful customer treatment. Manager was rude and there prices are way too much. Check out REI…read moreoutlet online.

Great people who know their boats! Helpful and honest . Matter of fact honesty with personal…read moreexperience on several lakes with several type boats. Has "seen it all"! Definitely the place to do business for your boat!

When I first bought my boat Dave went to Charlotte North Carolina and picked it up for me. Very…read morereasonable in the charges. When I got my dock at Lake Monroe he helped me pick one that would get less exposure from wakes and wind. I also had them install a lift in my dock slip and they did an excellent job. I highly recommend The Dam Boathouse

Renting a boat for the day was a simple process. But what led me to leave this review was the…read morehelpful follow through with their cancellation policy. We unfortunately had to cancel our trip to Lake Monroe due to a series of unforeseen events. Angel was quick to respond and mentioned their policy regarding cancellations. Today I received word that the boat had been re-rented and that our fees would be returned less the cancellation fee. Happy to have worked with an honest and helpful company. Looking forward to getting back to Lake Monroe and using Lake Monroe Marina to get back out on the water.

I recently had a very good experience here and an awesome day spent out on Lake Monroe. A group of…read moreus rented the smaller pontoon boat with the slide on it for the day we found the guys working here to be top notch. Friendly atmosphere, nice peaceful lake and a great day with friends. Highly recommended.

One of the nicest marinas ive been too. The owners are very nice and will help you in any way…read more When i had a dead battery she helped me get it jumped. The amenities they provide are really nice also. Small convenient store. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Washer and dryers and ethanol free gas. Prices gor their slips are very reasonable also.

WE have boated for over 50 years and this is the nicest marina we have ever used. Very good docks…read moreand excellent rest rooms and amenities. Plus, John and Lori are the most helpful owners you could find anywhere. Mel D.

We did a weekend trip to brown county and wanted to do a last minute kayaking trip for two.... He…read moregot us on his schedule right away... made sure we had all the equipment we needed and went over all the details about kayaking on the river. Great experience with owner and relaxing float down the river. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We are dedicated to the best water adventures in the Midwest and beyond! Come explore relaxing boat…read morecruises, with wildlife viewing, kayaking, rivers, wildlife refuges, waterfalls, and everything nature has to offer with Indiana's elite outfitter! We are not limited to one location body of water like most outfitters. We cover 13 counties, several creeks, rivers, and lakes, We put you on the best adventure experience based on your desired adventure level, and location!

Paradise made it very easy for me and my family to set sail on Lake Monroe this summer. We had…read morenever been on a boat together before, and I was kind of wondering what I had gotten ourselves into when we stepped aboard. The thoughts running through my head included: How the heck does a boat work? How am I going to shuttle us along safely when I've never driven a boat before? And other anxious boating thoughts. But luckily, Paradise makes it easy to rent a vessel and take it out on the lake, even if you've never driven a boat before. First, when you book your reservation, you are directed to watch a long video about the dos and don't of boating on a lake. Then, the kind people at Paradise go over the rules again when you're there before you shuttle off. It turns out that boating isn't super difficult, as long as you follow some common-sense rules! And also, always wear a life jacket! We rented a pontoon, which is great if you have kids with you because this vessel has a canopy that provides lots of shade. Kids can't be in the sun all day, you know! The pontoons also have lots of storage space so you have places to put all of your snacks and extra supplies. We spent about three hours out on the lake, and by the end of the journey, I felt like I was almost a boating pro! Renting from Paradise was a great experience from start to finish, and I'll definitely be renting from them again the next time we want to spend time boating on Lake Monroe.

I have rented boats here every summer since 2019 (yes even in 2020). They provide two sizes of…read morepontoon boats and two sizes of Bayliner runabouts. They also have wave runners (jet skis) for rent. This year we are going all out and renting what they call a 35 ft Destination Yacht that handles 18 people. This "yacht" is two story, has a restroom on board, a wet bar, and a curved slide from the upper deck down to the right above the water. You can bring a grill on board if you like. They require you watch a video online about boat safety and take a test to record the results proving you watched the video. After three years of these tests I finally scored a perfect test score! The staff is always courteous, friendly and very helpful. The boats come fueled and clean. You do a quick walk around and makes notes of any prior damage so you don't get dinged. They always go through all of the features with you, tell you some tips for safe handling and take the time to answer all your questions.