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Mounds State Rec Area

5 Reviews

Mounds State Rec Area, near Brookville, Indiana, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to unwind and enjoy nature. With spacious sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, it’s a great place to kick back, relax, and soak in the outdoors.

This campground boasts clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors have found to be well-maintained. Many campers have raved about the ample space at the sites, with one noting, “Our first site was about 30 yards wide.” There’s also a beach area for swimming, although it’s seasonal, so plan your visit accordingly.

For those who love to hike or bike, the nearby trails offer a mix of challenges, from technical single tracks to scenic views. One reviewer mentioned descending over 1,000 feet in just a few miles, highlighting the area’s rugged terrain. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway with plenty of outdoor activities, Mounds State Rec Area is definitely worth considering.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Brookville Recreation Area

This recreation area is part of Brookville Lake

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Location

Mounds State Rec Area is located in Indiana

Coordinates

39.4916635 N
84.9632397 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

45 min from Cincinnati
1 hr 8 min from Dayton
1 hr 20 min from Muncie
1 hr 20 min from Columbus

Joe B.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2023

Big sites, trails, beach, store & more

Stopped here for one night on our way to Michigan. Drove around looking at all the sites, wrote down numbers of sites we’d like to stay at (near bathrooms (we have a teardrop). Decided to come back for 12 days after our trip. Many sites to choose from. Full hook ups are limited, but we were happy with a power site. Plenty of bathrooms and shower facilities. They are not bad, I would consider them to be clean (I’ve seen a lot worse).

Our first site was about 30 yards wide. Our current site is about 20 yards, with an open grass area next to us another 20 yards.

There is a beach here, with a concession stand. It was closed when we arrived. (They close after Labor Day and open back up in May.

Many hiking trails, some allow biking. The trail map does not designate whether you can ride or not. But there are signs on the posts at the trailhead. I descended over 1,000 feet in the first 4 miles. There was a lot of climbing, technical single track, switchbacks, rocky creek crossings and some roots. The trees keep it cool even in 80 degree weather.

Plan to come back and meet family here next year.

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Heidi D.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Quiet and convenient

Stayed over the weekend and had a lovely relaxing time.

Pros: quiet, close to Brookville, lots of trails nearby, nice swimming beach Cons: hard to get a site next to the playground - it's kinda out of the way.

Loved our site - lots of trees for hanging a hammock and very roomy! Wouldn't book during rain though - I think it would be super muddy.

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Month of VisitSeptember

J C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2018

Small campground...no partying here.

Stayed here a year ago. Nice long sites but not very private. Planes sometimes fly overhead. Trails, pool, historical home to visit. Only one vehicle is allowed. Even guests who may be unloadIng wIll be asked to move wIthIn 5 mInutes. Guest parking is quite a walk. Do not park even ONE tire on the grass-they make you move.