Visit Brown County State Park
Rating: 8.5/10

Brown County State Park

Brown County is a very well-known state park in Indiana. The park has many trails and places to explore, but in my opinion, the biggest attraction is its close proximity to the town of Nashville, Indiana. Nashville is a charming small town with a lot of history, plenty of things to do, unique shops, and the perfect place to spend a full day, or even an entire weekend, whether you stay in town or in one of the many nearby cabin rentals.

Our Trip Brown County State Park

This is our recommended parking spot. There are many other options, but this is the best spot to explore the top hiking trails.

Parking

We recommend using restrooms before starting activities, specially if you have kids.

Restrooms

Trail #7 goes all the way around Ogle Lake, and it’s a very beautiful place to visit. During the fall, this park gets very busy, and the lake is the best place for a walk.

To Lake

This tower has two levels, and you can drive right up to the base. It offers a great view of the park.

To Tower

Nashville, Indiana is a charming small town, and there are many things to do and plenty of places to visit. If you have the chance, rent a cabin and spend a weekend exploring the town and the park.

To Nashville

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Brown County State Park

Highlights
  • Safe
  • Poor Connectivity
  • No Public Transportation
  • Self-Guided
  • Open Year Round
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Picnics
  • Playground
  • Pet Friendly
  • Nature Center
  • Pools
  • Camping
Amenities
  • Public Restrooms
  • BBQ Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Store
  • Restaurant
  • Cabins
  • Lodge Available
Nearby Cities
  • Bloomington
  • Columbus
  • Morgantown
  • Bean Blossom
  • Helmsburg
  • Gnaw Bone
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Based on 7342 Google reviews

"Brown County State Park is a wonderful place to stay. We went mid July, and though it threatened rain during our stay, we planned accordingly and stil..."
— The Hungry Shisa
"I always enjoy this state park. Today I hiked the Hesitation Point Trail and Shelley. I really enjoyed Shelley. The curves and hills for the mountain ..."
— Nicole Kirby
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Address

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN 47448, USA

Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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