Brookville Lake
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 450 campsites
- Official site
- in.gov765-647-2657
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Water quality BLUE-GREEN ALGAEFound in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure BEACHESDue to a significant drop in usage over recent years, the beach at Quakertown SRA is closed permanently. The beaches at Mounds SRA and Whitewater… (more)
Due to a significant drop in usage over recent years, the beach at Quakertown SRA is closed permanently. The beaches at Mounds SRA and Whitewater Memorial State Park will remain open. Swimming is typically allowed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each season.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure DETOUR DUE TO BRIDGE CLOSUREDue to an INDOT project, the bridge on Dunlapsville Road over Brookville Lake (adjacent to Quakertown SRA) will be closed starting March 23 through… (more)
Due to an INDOT project, the bridge on Dunlapsville Road over Brookville Lake (adjacent to Quakertown SRA) will be closed starting March 23 through the 2026 recreation season. There will be no through-traffic on the bridge for the duration of the closure. Visitors can follow the detour route, State Road 101 to S.R. 44 to S.R. 1 and vice versa, to access Quakertown SRA.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert BLACK VULTURESBirds may do damage to your vehicle. Learn how.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Brookville Lake is a reservoir in Union County, about 9 miles southeast of Connersville.
The park supports ice fishing, horseback riding, winter sports, archery, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 25 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 450 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily gate fee: $7 Indiana plates / $15 out-of-state at state parks and state-managed lakes; exceptions Indiana Dunes ($7/$20), Prophetstown ($8/$16), Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center ($9 adult/$7 child); $2 per person age 5+ on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Statewide fee rule from Indiana's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup | 62 | Full hookup | — |
| Electric | 388 | Electric | — |
Camping details from the park
- Full Hookup / 62 sites
- Electric / 388 sites
- Camp Store
- Dumping Station
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
ArcheryBoatingFishingIce fishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingWinter sportsCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Trail (Trail 1) | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Extends from the southwest end of Fairfield Causeway to the Mounds Beach road traveling by the lakeshore up through an old pine plantation and crop fields. |
| Glidewell Trail (Trail 2) | — | Moderate | This trail has a long and short loop that takes you past a 2,000-yearold Native American mound. The long loop is 4.5 miles and the short loop is 2 miles. |
| Templeton Creek Trail (Trail 3) | 2 mi | Moderate | Parallels the Mounds Beach road then crosses Templeton Creek and up to the Wildlife Wander Trail. |
| Wildlife Wander Trail (Trail 4) | 0.7 mi | Easy | This selfguided trail is a short loop through a mature woods. Brochures available by trail sign. |
| Garr Hill Trail (Trail 5) | 1.8 mi | Moderate | This trail goes through crop fields and woods to the Garr Hill Boat Ramp. |
| Scenic Trail (Trail 6) | 3.25 mi | Moderate | This paved trail is great for bicycle riding and rollerblading. Goes from Garr Hill to Scenic Vista. |
| Woodland Trail (Trail 7) | 5 mi | Moderate | A wooded alternative that runs parallel to the paved Scenic Trail. |
| Eagle Trail (Trail 8) | 2 mi | Moderate | Travel through beautiful mature woods to arrive at the Bonwell Ramp road. Simply cross the road and walk to the far corner of the parking lot to continue on Bonwell Trail. |
| Bonwell Trail (Trail 9) | 1.5 mi | Moderate | A short connecting trail from Bonwell to the top of the dam. To continue the Adena Loop, just cross the dam to the Wolf Creek Trail. |
| Midway Trail (Trail 10) | 2.2 mi | Moderate | Easy access to Wolf Creek Trail. Small parking lot at the end of Keeler Road gives access to trailhead. |
| Wolf Creek Trail (Trail 11) | 16.5 mi | Rugged | Primitive hiking trail traverses the hills and ravines on the west side of Brookville Lake. It crosses no public roads or buildings. Beautiful lake views in spring and fall. Trail ends at the Fairfield Causeway. To pick up the Fairfield Trail, continue back to the east side. |
Trail descriptions from the park
DESCRIPTION OF HIKING TRAILS
1. Fairfield Trail (1.5 miles) MODERATE—Extends from the southwest end of Fairfield Causeway to the Mounds Beach road traveling by the lakeshore up through an old pine plantation and crop fields.
2. Glidewell Trail MODERATE—This trail has a long and short loop that takes you past a 2,000-yearold Native American mound. The long loop is 4.5 miles and the short loop is 2 miles.
3. Templeton Creek Trail (2 miles) MODERATE—Parallels the Mounds Beach road then crosses Templeton Creek and up to the Wildlife Wander Trail.
4. Wildlife Wander Trail (.7 mile) EASY—This selfguided trail is a short loop through a mature woods. Brochures available by trail sign.
5. Garr Hill Trail (1.8 miles) MODERATE—This trail goes through crop fields and woods to the Garr Hill Boat Ramp.
6. Scenic Trail (3.25 miles) MODERATE—This paved trail is great for bicycle riding and rollerblading. Goes from Garr Hill to Scenic Vista.
7. Woodland Trail (5 miles) Moderate —A wooded alternative that runs parallel to the paved Scenic Trail.
8. Eagle Trail (2 miles) Moderate —Travel through beautiful mature woods to arrive at the Bonwell Ramp road. Simply cross the road and walk to the far corner of the parking lot to continue on Bonwell Trail.
9. Bonwell Trail (1.5 miles) MODERATE—A short connecting trail from Bonwell to the top of the dam. To continue the Adena Loop, just cross the dam to the Wolf Creek Trail.
10. Midway Trail (2.2 miles) MODERATE—Easy access to Wolf Creek Trail. Small parking lot at the end of Keeler Road gives access to trailhead.
11.Wolf Creek Trail (16.5 miles) RUGGED—Primitive hiking trail traverses the hills and ravines on the west side of Brookville Lake. It crosses no public roads or buildings. Beautiful lake views in spring and fall. Trail ends at the Fairfield Causeway. To pick up the Fairfield Trail, continue back to the east side.
Swimming
Swimming / Beach (Policy). Mobility mats for easy beach access are available.
Boating and paddling
Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
Marinas (see list at bottom)
Canoe / Kayak / Paddle Board - AVAILABLE CONCESSION OPPORTUNITY
Quakertown Marina, Inc.
Kent's Harbor Marina
Fishing
Fishing / Ice Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Swimming / Beach (Policy). Mobility mats for easy beach access are available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- P.O. Box 100
Brookville, IN 47012 - Nearest town
- Connersville — about 9 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.5890, -84.9974
- Phone
- 765-647-2657
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Mapping Address for Quakertown: 3323 W. Dunlapsville Road Liberty, IN 47353 Mapping Address for Mounds SRA: 14108 SR 101 Brookville, IN 47012
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology