- Alert: Monroe Lake High Water Conditions
Heavy rainfall has raised Monroe Lake to high-water levels, affecting several recreation facilities. Beaches will remain closed until the water recedes, but boat ramps are currently open. The following campsites are closed until at least mid‑June: Paynetown Non‑Electric Sites P5–P18, P20, P22, P24, P39, P41–P51, plus Twin Oaks Shelter and Paynetown Shelter. Guests with reservations will be contacted and fully refunded. For detailed updates, visit the Monroe Lake Facebook page or contact the park office. - BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLACK VULTURES: Birds may damage your vehicle. Learn how.
Address:
4850 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
Link to this page:
on.IN.gov/monroelake
Lake Level:
View daily lake level report
Paynetown SRA, Fairfax SRA, Allen's Creek SRA, Cutright SRA, Moore's Creek SRA, Salt Creek SRA, Pine Grove SRA, Crooked Creek SRA
23,952 acres - 10,750 acres lake
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- Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
- Fishing / Ice Fishing
- Fishing Piers
- Gas Dock
- Hiking
- Hunting (Waterfowl Hunts)
- Interpretive Naturalist Services
- Marinas and Boat Rentals
- Activity Center
- Picnicking / Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations)
- Playgrounds
- Swimming / 2 Beaches (Policy). Mobility mats for easy beach access are available at Paynetown & Fairfax SRAs.
- Waterskiing
Camping - See campground maps under Maps tab
- Electric / 226 sites
- Non-electric / 94 sites
- Camp Store (Seasonal)
- Dumping Station
INFORMATION
Mailing address
4850 South State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone
812-837-9967
Hours
Memorial Day weekend to mid-August: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
Mid-August to October: Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
November to late-May: Closed, except for scheduled programs.
For SRA locations, view the property map under the Maps tab.
For Trail Routes, view the Trails Map under the Maps tab.
Paynetown State Recreation Area
- BlueBird Trail: 1.25 miles, loop, moderate
- Tree Trek Trail: 0.5 miles, loop, easy
- Whitetail Trail: 1 mile, out-and-back, moderate
Allens Creek State Recreation Area
- Turkey Trot Trail: 1.75 miles, out-and-back, moderate
Fairfax State Recreation Area
- Big Oak Trail and Evergreen Loop: 1.5 miles, loop, moderate
- Homestead Loop Trail: 1.8 miles, loop, moderate
- Quarry Extension Trail: 0.4 miles, out-and-back, easy
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