HORSE CAMP UPDATE - October 2025: Clean-up progress continues in the equestrian campground after a tornado came through in May 2025. All primitive horse camp sites are available for reservations, but only a handful of the electric horse camp sites are available at this time. Electric sites 89 - 107 can be reserved online. An additional block of electric horse camp sites are available as first-come, first-serve for walk-in registrations only, allowing the customer to see the damaged area firsthand before to determine firsthand if they want to stay in the horse camp. Many volunteers and staff have come together to dedicate a lot of resources toward the tree and debris removal, repairing the comfort station, and preparing the sites for campers again. Please contact the park with any specific questions, and please understand this is an ongoing work in progress. Check back here or on Facebook for updates.
OVERSIZED AND HEAVY VEHICLES USE WEST GATE: All RVs and vehicles towing trailers MUST use the park's west entrance on State Road 46 two miles west of Nashville, Indiana. The park's north entrance east of Nashville has a historic covered bridge with a 9-foot height clearance and 3-ton weight limit. Oversized vehicles cannot use the north entrance.
GPS DIRECTIONS MAY BE INCORRECT: Visitors and campground users should note that GPS directions may not always send you to the correct entrances.

Brown County State Park, IN

Description
Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fogshrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the "hills o'Brown," but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana's largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.The park's rustic Abe Martin Lodge offers accommodations that include motel rooms, cabins, dining and conference facilities and an indoor water park. Large campgrounds, hiking and mountain biking trails, interpretive services, a saddle barn for guided horse rides and a separate horseman campground with 70 miles of horse trails are some of the things that make Brown County State Park popular year-round.

The surrounding county and nearby Indiana town of Nashville are famous for their unique shopping, dining, arts and crafts, history, entertainment, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Contact the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.browncounty.com or 1-800-753-3255 for more information.
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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Amenities
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
38 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
38 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
22 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
BUFFALO RIDGE ELECTRIC
Electric
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
50 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
55 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
44 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
45 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
HORSEMAN PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Equestrian Primitive
6
55 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview
Description

Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fogshrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the "hills o'Brown," but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana's largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.

Facilities:

The park's rustic Abe Martin Lodge offers accommodations that include motel rooms, cabins, dining and conference facilities and an indoor water park. Large campgrounds, hiking and mountain biking trails, interpretive services, a saddle barn for guided horse rides and a separate horseman campground with 70 miles of horse trails are some of the things that make Brown County State Park popular year-round.

Nearby Attractions:

The surrounding county and nearby Indiana town of Nashville are famous for their unique shopping, dining, arts and crafts, history, entertainment, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Contact the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.browncounty.com or 1-800-753-3255 for more information.

Booking Window
Electric
Fri Nov 07 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Equestrian Electric
Fri Nov 07 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Equestrian Primitive
Fri Nov 07 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Non-Electric
Fri Nov 07 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Rally Camp
Sat Nov 08 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Shelter
Sun Nov 09 2025 - Sat Nov 07 2026

Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.

Youth Tent
Sat Nov 08 2025 - Thu May 07 2026

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri Mar 28 2025
Sun Nov 09 2025
Non Peak
Mon Nov 10 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Non Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Mar 26 2026
Peak
Fri Mar 27 2026
Sun Nov 08 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • ADA Accessible Campsites
  • Amphitheater
  • Bath House
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Cabins
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Equestrian
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Cultural Activities
  • Cultural Sites / Exhibits
  • Dining
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Horseshoes
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Interpretive Waysides
  • Jogging/Running
  • Lifeguards (Seasonal)
  • Lodging, Cabins
  • Lookout Tower
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Photography
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Refreshment Stand
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Drinks
  • Retail, Firewood
  • Retail, Ice
  • Retail, Seasonal Concessions
  • Retail, Snacks
  • Shelters
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • Walking
  • Water Access, Park Lake
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Area Attraction
  • Art & Museum
  • Church
  • Emergency Services
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Golf
  • Golfing
  • Grocery Store
  • Historic Sites
  • Laundry
  • Recycling Station
  • Retail, Bait & Tackle
  • Retail, Store/Gift Shop
  • Town
  • Winery Tours
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Boating
  • Fishing, Reservoir
  • Hospital
  • Mall
  • Museum
  • Putt-Putt Course
  • Reservoir
  • Swimming - Reservoir
  • Water Access, Reservoir
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Indiana DNR Reservation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Mar 28 2025 -
Nov 09 2025
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$30.00-$84.50
Rally Camp
$50.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$22.00
Equestrian Primitive
$13.00-$15.00
Equestrian Electric
$22.00-$36.00
Electric
$23.00-$33.00
Non Peak Season
Nov 10 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$30.00-$79.50
Rally Camp
$50.00
Non-Electric
$14.00
Equestrian Primitive
$15.00
Equestrian Electric
$15.00-$19.00
Electric
$16.00-$23.00
Non Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Mar 26 2026
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$30.00-$79.50
Rally Camp
$50.00
Non-Electric
$14.00
Equestrian Primitive
$15.00
Equestrian Electric
$15.00-$19.00
Electric
$16.00-$23.00
Peak Season
Mar 27 2026 -
Nov 08 2026
Youth Tent
$20.00
Shelter
$30.00-$84.50
Rally Camp
$50.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$22.00
Equestrian Primitive
$13.00-$15.00
Equestrian Electric
$26.00-$36.00
Electric
$23.00-$33.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.16733, -86.21698
39°10'2"N, 86°13'1"W

North Gate -1801 S.R. 46 E.
West Gate -1405 S.R. 46 W. (Family Camper Entrance)
Horse Camp-4800 S.R. 135 S. (Horse Camper Entrance)

Family Campground: All RV's and Vehicles towing Trailers MUST use the park's West Entrance off of SR 46 two miles west of Nashville Indiana. The park's North Entrance east of Nashville has a historic Covered Bridge with a 9' height clearance and 3 ton weight limits and over-size vehicles are prohibited and cannot enter here.
Horseman Campground: The Horseman Campground entrance, for Horseman Campground (Equestrian) users only, is off SR 135, five miles south of the intersection with SR 46.
All campground users should also note that GPS directions to Brown County State Park may not always send you to the correct entrances.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Brown County State Park
1405 SR 46W P.O. Box 608
NASHVILLE  IN  47448
Phone Number:
Information:  (812)988-6406
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