State Parks Near Shelbyville, Indiana
8 state park units lie within 50 miles of Shelbyville. The closest is Fort Harrison State Park, about 25 mi northwest of town. None are within 25 miles, so plan on a half-day trip.
- Closest park
- Fort Harrison State Park25 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 0of 8 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 72 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Shelbyville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Shelbyville; driving distance is usually longer.
Fort Harrison State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, ice fishing, golf, winter sports, and historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Harrison State Park →Brown County State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, ice fishing, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 693 campsites across 5 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Brown County State Park →Mounds State Park
Visitors come for fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include 75 campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mounds State Park →Summit Lake State Park
Popular activities here are ice fishing, winter sports, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Summit Lake State Park →Brookville Lake
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.
Hours, fees and rules for Brookville Lake →Versailles State Park
The park supports horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Versailles State Park →Whitewater Memorial State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, ice fishing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Whitewater Memorial State Park →Monroe Lake
Things to do include ice fishing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe Lake →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Shelbyville
- Brown County State Park 36 mi southwest · 693 campsites
- Mounds State Park 39 mi north · 75 campsites
- Summit Lake State Park 42 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Brookville Lake 42 mi east · 450 campsites
- Versailles State Park 44 mi southeast · 235 campsites
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Shelbyville
- Whitewater Memorial State Park 45 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Monroe Lake 47 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Shelbyville
- Brown County State Park 36 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Summit Lake State Park 42 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Brookville Lake 42 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Versailles State Park 44 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Whitewater Memorial State Park 45 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Shelbyville
- Fort Harrison State Park 25 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Brown County State Park 36 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Mounds State Park 39 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Summit Lake State Park 42 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Brookville Lake 42 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Fishing near Shelbyville
- Fort Harrison State Park 25 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Brown County State Park 36 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Mounds State Park 39 mi north · Fishing listed
- Summit Lake State Park 42 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Brookville Lake 42 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Shelbyville
What is the closest state park to Shelbyville?
Fort Harrison State Park is the closest, about 25 miles northwest of Shelbyville in a straight line. Next are Brown County State Park and Mounds State Park.
How many state parks are near Shelbyville?
8 state park units are within 50 miles, and 0 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Shelbyville have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Brown County State Park, Mounds State Park and Summit Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Shelbyville?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Shelbyville?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Greensburg, IN20 mi southeast
- Near Columbus, IN24 mi south
- Near Indianapolis, IN25 mi northwest
- Near Martinsville, IN36 mi west
- Near Westfield, IN39 mi northwest
- Near Seymour, IN42 mi south
- Near Zionsville, IN42 mi northwest
- Near Bloomington, IN48 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.