Brown County State Park

Brown County State Park

Brown County Indiana State Park offers visitors a premier hiking experience as well as wonderful camping opportunities. This guidebook includes the history of the park as well as historical and tourism information for Brown County, and Nashville Indiana.

Lodging, Camping and Hiking

Brown County State Park offers over 12 miles of hiking trails as well as well as 25 miles of mountain biking trails. Campers can enjoy a variety of camping and lodging choices from family friendly Abe Martin Inn to family cabins and campsites ranging from modern electric campgrounds as well as primitive and group camping.

Horse Campground

Equestrians can bring their horses to ride the extensive horse trail system and camp in the horseman campground. If you don't have your own horse, horses are available to ride on guided tours.

Nature Adventures

Explore the Brown County countryside by visiting the nature preserves in and around Brown County. Yellowwood State Forest, Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve, Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill, Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve as well as several others provide some unique nature exploring experiences to view birds and other wildlife. The Hoosier National Forest and Monroe Lake also provide other outdoor experiences. The gardens and art studio of T. C. Steele are nearby, affording visitors a chance to explore the idyllic beauty of this Indiana artists home and grounds.

Nashville and Brown County Indiana

Nearby Nashville's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short drive from the park. The Brown County Historical Museum Pioneer Village allows visitors an insight into the history of Brown County with several pioneer structures and displays depicting the early settlement of Brown County.