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A part of the Brookville Lake -Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, Brookville Reservoir lies in the historic east fork of the Whitewater River Valley. Brookville Lake camping is possible at two State Recreation Areas: Mounds SRA (not to be confused with Mounds State Park in Anderson) and Quakertown SRA.
The lake property has more than 25 miles of hiking trails, boating opportunities, and nationally known recreational and sport fishing. Two beaches and more than 400 campsites make this an ideal family vacation spot.
The area was purchased by the federal government for flood control and to provide a place for wildlife and recreation. More than 11,000 acres provide a variety of habitats for plants and wildlife. Brookville is one of the few sites in Indiana where walleye grow big enough for fisheries biologists to milk the females for eggs to supply walleye fry to many lakes in Indiana.
Brookville / Whitewater Complex is located on Highway 101 between Liberty and Brookville. From Indianapolis and Dayton take Interstate 70 to Exit 151, Hyw 27 S. Take Hyw 27 South to Liberty and Hyw 101 South. From Cincinnatti take Interstate 74 to Exit 169, Hyw 52 W. Take Hyw 52 W to Brookville and then Hyw 101 N.
Facility Rates*
Park Season Site Type Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Aug 25 2022 -
Aug 25 2023
Shelter$30.00-$50.00
Full Hookup$19.00-$44.00
Electric$16.00-$30.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Electric Thu Aug 25 2022 - Sat Feb 25 2023 Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Full Hookup Thu Aug 25 2022 - Sat Feb 25 2023 Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter Sat Aug 27 2022 - Fri Aug 25 2023 Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
There is an entrance fee per car, $7 for Indiana residents, $9 for everyone else. $70 for year pass for nonresident. As of the date of writing this: 7/19/20.
We did not go into the campground. Didn't find out fees or look into that area at all. Attendant on duty.
Sandy beach area was nicely maintained. Had a refreshment stand and restrooms.
Lots of picnic tables, several outdoor grills, many restrooms, scattered at various parking areas. Fishing dock. Several trails, but not wheelchair accessible so can't comment on those as to difficulty or quality. Seemed odd that the sandy beach is opposite side of lake from campground. Did not see handicap accessible way to get from parking area to beach.
Lots of birds, squirrels, chipmunks. Several native flower areas. Lots of naive tree species, including fully grown Buckeye, Sugar Maple, Honey Locust.
Overall, a nice place to spend the day.
I really like this campground and the lake is very nice. However, it is hard for me to believe that this site has not flooded or had issues in the past. Meaning there should have been gravel, hay or some type of excavation to remedy the flooding. We came back from the lake and we could not get back in the camper without going through a puddle of water. I am pleased that there was another site available and they allowed us to move but the next morning there was another camper there.
Update: my comments still stand from our previous visit. However, we stayed at another loop and it was a very pleasant experience. Staff at the entrance and check-in gate were very nice. The check in process was easy as well. Sites are really nice & level, there is plenty of room, and privacy at several sites. We went to the beach and it was very clean for it to be off season.
Nice place, well upkept, beautiful scenery, decent beach area, lots of hiking, still more there I haven't seen yet. Plans to visit again
