Crooked Creek State Recreational Area
Crooked Creek Road/Dewar Ridge Road
• Boat Launch
• Restrooms
Crooked Creek State Recreational Area
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Pine Grove State Recreation Area
Pine Grove State Recreation Area
Pine Grove Road
Bloomington IN
Boat Launch
Restrooms
Pine Grove State Recreation Area is a great place for birding. Warblers, shore birds, vireos, waterfowl and even eagles may be spotted here.
Categories: Birding, Boating, Fishing, Lake Activities, State Recreation Areas
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Salt Creek State Recreation Area
Salt Creek State Recreation Area
Monroe Dam Road
Boat Launch
Restrooms
Dam Spillway
Dam
Army Corps of Engineer Office
Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area
Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area
Boat Launch
Marina / Sail
Picnicking
Restrooms
Drinking Water
The boat ramp at Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area is usable during high water. There is a picnic shelter house there as well as superb rocky shore fishing.
The Lake Monroe Sailing Association is located at Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area.
Categories: Boating, Camping, Fishing, Lake Activities, Outdoor Activities
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Cutright State Recreation Area
Cutright State Recreation Area
Boat & Car Top Launch
There is a public boat launch and parking area at Cutright State Recreation Area as well as the Lake Monroe Marina.
Boat Rental
Marina • Fuel
Picnicking
Restrooms
Birdwatching – You can find many migrating birds including vireos, thrushes, and warblers.
Lake Monroe Marina
Cutright S.R.A.
5505 S. State Rd. 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
Call with questions: (812) 837-9394
Food, drink and bait is available at the marina.
Categories: Boating, Fishing, Lake Activities, State Recreation Areas
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Monroe Lake State Park
Monroe Lake State Park
4850 South State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 837-9546
Monroe Lake State Park consists of ten State Recreation Areas. These are:
Paynetown SRA
Fairfax SRA
Allen’s Creek SRA
Hardin Ridge State Recreational Area
Cutright State Recreation Area
Pine Grove State Recreation Area
Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area
Salt Creek State Recreation Area
Crooked Creek State Recreational Area
Additional areas include
Waterfork Waterfowl Resting Area
Northfork Waterfowl Resting Area
Stillwater Marsh
Southfork Marshes
23,952 acres – 10,750-acres lake
ACTIVITIES
Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Fishing Piers
Fourwinds Resort & Marina
Gas Dock
Hiking
DESCRIPTION OF HIKING TRAILS
Note: For trail locations, view the property map under the MAPS tab.
BlueBird Trail (1.25 miles) Moderate—Forest and field trail in Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Tree Trek Trail (0.5 mile) Easy—Forest Ecosystem interpretive trail in Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Turkey Trot Trail (1.75 miles) MODERATE—Hike- In/Boat-In Camping Area in Allen’s Creek State Recreation Area.
Whitetail Trail (1 mile) MODERATE—Access trail for walk-in visitors at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS.
Hunting (Waterfowl Hunts)
Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal)
Nature Center
Picnicking / Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations)
Playgrounds
Rental – Fishing Boats, Pontoons
Lake Monroe Boat Rental
Pleasure Craft Marina
Fourwinds Boat Rental
Swimming / 2 Beaches (Policy)
Waterskiing
Camping – See campground maps under MAPS tab
Electric / 226 sites
Non-electric / 94 sites
Camp Store (Seasonal)
Dumping Station
Categories: Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Lake Activities, Outdoor Activities, State Parks and Resevoirs, State Recreation Areas
Tags: Beach, hiking
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Allens Creek State Recreational Area
Allens Creek State Recreational Area
Allen’s Creek Road
Boat Launch
Camping
Restrooms
Turkey Trot Trail (1.75 miles) MODERATE—Hike- In/Boat-In Camping Area in Allen’s Creek State Recreation Area. Allen’s Creek Road is accessible from Indiana State Road 446.
Allens Creek State Recreational Area is a hike in camping facility and features primitive camping. The trail back to Allens Creek State Recreational Area is located at the Allens Creek State Recreational Area boat ramp. There are fossil beds in the lake below the camp ground.
Categories: Boating, Camping, Lake Activities, State Recreation Areas
Tags: Monroe County
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Fairfax State Recreational Area
Fairfax State Recreational Area
accessible from Highway 37.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone: (812) 837-9546
There is a public beach at Fairfax State Recreational Area. The Fourwinds Resort & Marina has tennis courts, miniature golf, boat ramps, indoor/outdoor pool and a marina.
( Accessible)
Beach w/Bathhouse
Boat Launch
Boat Rental
Lodging
Marina • Fuel
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Store
Drinking Water
There is no hiking at Fairfax but you may fish and walk the grounds.
Categories: Boating, Lake Activities, Lodging, State Recreation Areas, Swimming Pool
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Paynetown State Recreational Area
Paynetown State Recreational Area
Off Highway 446
Bloomington IN 47401
(812) 837-9546 (812) 837-9967
(Accessible)
Beach w/Bathhouse
Boat Launch
Boat Rental
Camping
Hiking Trails
Interpretive Naturalist
Marina • Fuel
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Store
Visitors Center
Drinking Water
Hiking – Two short trails
Nature Trail
Whitetail Trail (1 mile) MODERATE—Access trail for walk-in visitors at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
Blue Bird Trail
Forest and Field Trail
1.25 miles – Moderate
Tree Trek Trail
Forest Ecosystem Interpretive Trail
0.5 mile-Easy
This state operated recreational area on the northeast siode of Lake Monroe offers electric and non-electric camping, boat rental service, a marina with gas sales and a camp store. The DNR-staffed Interpretive Center is located near the park entrance. Entrance fee or state park pass required.
Hardin Ridge State Recreational Area
Hardin Ridge State Recreational Area
6464 Hardin Ridge Road
Heltonville, IN 47436
812-837-9453
Reservations – 1-877-444-6777
The 1,200 acre Hardin Ridge recreational complex is located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir. Located just southeast of Bloomington, the area is easily accessible from State Highway 446. The area offers camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming, nature walks, and interpretive programs in a forested environment.
(Accessible)
Beach w/Bathhouse
Boat Launch
Camping
Concession
Hiking Trails
Marina
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Visitors Center
Dam & Tailwater Area
Picnicking
Restrooms
Visitors Center
Drinking Water
CAMPGROUND
Tent Sites -18
No. Combined Sites – (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites – 48
Tent Pads: Yes
Wooded Sites
Flush Toilets
Hot Showers
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets
No Full RV Hookups
HIKING
Twin Oaks Interpretive Trail (foot) – 1.5 miles – (located at the Twin Oaks Visitor Center)
Hardin Ridge Trail (foot & mtn. bike) – 2 miles
