Brown County State Park

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 🤩loved it!!! Brown County State Park – Indiana’s hidden natural treasure! Located in Nashville, Indiana, Brown County State Park is the largest state park in the state and truly one of the most scenic spots in the Midwest. It’s about 1 hour from Indianapolis, 2 hours from Louisville (KY), 2.5 hours from Cincinnati (OH), 3.5 hours from Chicago (IL), and 4 hours from St. Louis (MO) — making it an easy road trip destination from several major cities. From the moment you drive through the forested entrance and the historic covered bridge, you can feel the peaceful atmosphere take over. The park features miles of hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and horseback riding at the Brown County Saddle Barn. The views are absolutely breathtaking — especially from the fire tower, where you can see endless hills and colorful treetops. The Hoosier’s Nest cabin and the historic buildings scattered around give the park a charming, nostalgic feel. Everything is clean and well maintained, including rest areas and visitor facilities. Entry was $9 per vehicle, and it’s open 24 hours, so you can enjoy sunrise or sunset views over the hills. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend escape or a full camping adventure, this park is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and families. 🌲🍁🐴🦆🐝🌳🪵

Brown county is a must go spot for Fall and beware everyone goes there for Fall! Last weekend was very crowded taking about 30 minutes just to cross the entrance. Past the crowd, the views were everything! It was eye candy and so worth the traffic, wait time and people. The park itself is very huge and has a couple entrance points and is well maintained. We hiked the Straul Lake hike and it’s an easy 1 mile hike which had exceptional views- I just couldn’t stop looking! The lookout points are another easy way to stop and click pictures, enjoy the views and just relax. Beware that internet depending on your provider can be hard to find. All in all brown county is a name for a reason. So worth the hype!

From views as far as the eye can see, to the endless smells of nature. Had a wonderful day with my roommate at Brown County State Park. I recommend using the restroom prior to hiking. The trails are relatively easy to follow. Got off track once, had help from one of the workers to pick it back up. Hospitality of the employees were great. They have a couple of fire watch towers, just note they are closed at the top. Still can appreciate the view from the highest point. Would recommend & looking forward to going back.

A lovely state park. If you enjoy hiking and difficult bike trails, this is the park for you! If you want a more leisurely experience, the lodge and cabins are great and it has the aquatic center which is a big hit. Town is close and full of great shops and restaurants. We love camping here and actually just rented the recreation building to have our wedding in! It was wonderful

So nice to return to this grand state park after a 13 year hiatus. Was surprised at how lovely the 7 Vista Challenge was - the views were spectacular and I ended up stopping at more vista points than required because it was so interesting to read the signs and learn more about the park. Hiked on numerous trails which provided lots of challenge (love how the locals pass me with ease as I huff & puff up the ravines) ... Both lakes were spectacular to see at this time of the year with the leaves changing color. We camped on-site and found all of the facilities clean & in working order. All of the DNR staff was super helpful. The Nature Center here was chock full of great information about the local habitat, flora, & fauna. While I have no interests in snakes, it was helpful seeing the real deal with the 2 venomous snakes at the Nature Center so I knew what to look out for on the trails.

We brought our kids here to go camping for a couple of nights mid-week. It was awesome! We have camped at a couplecof other places, but the Taylor Ridge campground was really nice. The spots are a little tight with all of the trees, but it really feels secluded. The bath house was clean and well stocked. It rained about half the time we were there, but when we were able to get out, my kids had an absolute blast. They loved the nature center and we were able to go on several trails that were perfect for them. Everybody was really sad when it was time to leave this morning. We are looking to go back as soon as possible!

Beautiful, even when it sleets on you while hiking! I can see how this would get crowded during peak fall foliage! Beautiful place. The lodge had delicious smells emanating from it! 🥰 The mini water park looks nice, though it can't handle large numbers, it still would be fun!

Oh my lord. I love Brown County State Park. When I entered Nashville, Indiana it was like entering a fairy tale land. A small town secluded in a valley. There are fun things to do like climbing a fire tower and sitting down to appreciate the view of the Indiana valleys. I tell people as someone born and raised in this state- if you really want to see the beauty of Indiana go to the southern half. I came here during the summer but I hear the park is even more beautiful during the fall. The photographs do not do the park enough justice.