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eXplore Brown County

eXplore Brown County, near Nashville, Indiana, is a lively campground that caters to families and adventure seekers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, it’s designed to accommodate various camping styles while providing a fun atmosphere.

This place is packed with activities, including zip-lining and paintball, making it a hit for those looking to keep the adrenaline pumping. Visitors have noted the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers, which add to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper mentioned, “The folks working in the registration building were AMAZING,” highlighting the friendly staff ready to assist you.

Surrounded by trees and near a small pond, the campground offers a nice blend of nature and recreation. While some campers enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, others appreciated the spacious tent sites that provide a bit of privacy from the busier areas. If you’re planning a trip with kids or teens, this campground is a great choice, as it offers plenty of opportunities for fun and exploration.

Just a short drive from downtown Nashville, you can easily check out local shops and music venues when you’re ready for a break from the outdoors. Whether you’re here for a weekend of adventure or a family getaway, eXplore Brown County has something to keep everyone entertained.

Description

eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat is located in historic, scenic, southern Brown County, Indiana. Year-round adventure featuring: zip line canopy tours, paintball, off-road vehicle tours, arrow tag, mountain biking, hiking trails, camping, and cabins. Including the longest, fastest, and highest twin zip line in Indiana.

Stay in one of our rustic camping cabins, all with heat and AC. Our campground features primitive and full-hook-up sites. Rowboats and canoes are available to rent on our 4-acre fishing lake. Our Gallery Banquet Hall is available to celebrate your wedding, special occasion, corporate retreat, reunion, or social function.

We host many events here at eXplore Brown County, large groups are always welcome. Plan your next adventure with us today.

Free Wi-Fi is available at the Gallery on the porch.

Come eXplore with us today!

Location

eXplore Brown County is located in Indiana

Detail location of campground

Address

2620 Valley Branch Rd
Nashville, IN 47448

Coordinates

39.17471244 N
86.15391818 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2023

Pa-Pa-Pa-papapa Party all the time

This is the campground for bringing your battery powered hammock string lights and bluetooth speakers to play Glass Animals or Boy Harsher at a reasonable volume. 

We were looking for a quite night away and, without doing any research, booked a tent site close to the pond here. Upon arriving, laughter ensued, when we heard the music and saw the zip lines and paint ball facilities. 

We still had a fun night as the bulk of the visitors seemed to be a very large group staying in two cabins. The tent area is on the opposite side of the grounds, by the pond so no matter how many people are in the cabins/paintballing you can't see them or hear them. 

The folks working in the registration building were AMAZING. Facilities were clean and worked as they should. Firewood is super dry/stored in a shed. 

This would be a rad place to take your kids/teens or if you're into more of a festival camping atmosphere (sites are spaced out though, you're not on top of each other) this would be the perfect place. 

If you are looking to be away from people walking to their sites/the pond/trails and you want quiet... this is not the place, from my experience. 

I'd probably take my nieces and nephews here for the first camping experience though!

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Ella L., March 23, 2023
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Ella L., March 23, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2021

Great Family or Solo Trip

Great camp! Covered with trees with great spots near the creek. Great prices on cabins and campers. Playground for the kiddos was a plus for us. Nice bathroom and shower facilities.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by carter T., June 5, 2021
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by carter T., June 5, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 26, 2021

Lots of fun!

I’ve been zipping here twice and enjoyed both encounters. About three years transpired between visits and they have added a lot of new features since my original visit. I haven’t stayed here but they ha e some interesting retro campers set up for rent. The zip lines are the big attraction for me!

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2020

A little run down

If I could give this 3.5 stars that would be more appropriate. Some camps sites were nice and spacious others had no privacy. Most of the campground is shaded though. Some staff were good others just okay. The ATV and ropes course on site were excellent! The free bike trails were hard to find. The “lake” was really more like a large pond. Lots of trails and spaces to explore but many of the amenities were run down. About 15 minutes to drive down to downtown Nashville.

  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Elana C., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Elana C., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Elana C., July 6, 2020
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Reviewed May. 31, 2019

The campground that never sleeps

The campground itself was decent but it was very noisy the holiday weekend I stayed. People were chopping wood at 4:30am one night. Late night partying and music followed up with early rising children riding bikes and talking loudly. All sites are very close to the main road. The tent site I had wasn’t very level. There is a lot to do here though and would be a great place to bring groups of kids and teens. They have zip lines, paintball, bike trails,etc

  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Scott  M., May 31, 2019
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Scott  M., May 31, 2019
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Scott  M., May 31, 2019
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Reviewed May. 16, 2019

It's got everything!

Full hook-up or water and electric sites, sites are level. Tent sites available. This place has zip-lining, paintball, arrow tag, ATVs, off-road tours, mountain biking, hiking, cabins. It's near Nashville, IN's quaint shops, music venues, Stoney Lonesome, Gnaw Bone, and, of course, beautiful Brown County State Park.

(Four stars because we stayed there during a wedding and the music and traffic from the wedding was a bit intrusive; also, because when we arrived at our campsite we had to ask management to remove a squatter, so the site was not clean).

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of eXplore Brown County by Georgeann D., May 16, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at eXplore Brown County?

    Camping at eXplore Brown County can cost between $15.00 and $40.00 depending on the site.

  • Does eXplore Brown County have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, eXplore Brown County has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of eXplore Brown County?

    eXplore Brown County is located at 675 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at eXplore Brown County?

    eXplore Brown County allows vehicles up to 36 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at eXplore Brown County?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at eXplore Brown County, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does eXplore Brown County have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, eXplore Brown County does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at eXplore Brown County?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.