Brown County
Explore wooded ridges near Nashville, with overlooks, hiking, mountain biking and overnight options around Abe Martin Lodge and the campgrounds.
Is this your kind of park?
Choose Brown County when your group wants more than one way to enjoy the woods. A drive with stops, a trail walk and a mountain-bike ride each need their own route.
MAKE A DAY
OF IT.
A starting plan. Let the weather, current notices, and your group set the pace.
Take the trip checklist →Choose the correct entrance for your vehicle. DNR directs RVs and vehicles towing trailers to the west gate.
Build the day around either scenic stops or a chosen trail. Use the map to connect parking and the places you want to see.
For mixed activities, pick separate permitted walking and riding routes and a shared meeting point. Check lodging or campground details before booking.
Check before you leave
The north entrance includes a restricted historic covered bridge. Use the current official vehicle and gate instructions, including the west-gate requirement for RVs and trailers.
Read current official park information ↗Staying overnight
DNR lists campgrounds, lodge accommodation and cabins. Use the specific map and booking listing for the chosen option.
Official Indiana booking information ↗Official sources & checks
Source review: . Access and services can change. Read current notices before traveling.
Planning suggestions are editorial, not firsthand trip reports. Photographs identify the place; the official map and current notices guide the visit. How this guide is made →
