BLUE GREEN ALGAE ALERT FOR MONROE (FAIRFAX AND PAYNETOWN SRAs): Yellow advisory. Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink water where algae are present. More information.
ATTENTION : BLUE GREEN ALGAE ALERT FOR MONROE (FAIRFAX AND PAYNETOWN SRAs): Yellow advisory. Swimming and boating permitted. Avoid contact with algae. Avoid swallowing water while swimming. Take a bath or shower with warm soapy water after coming in contact with lake water. Do not use lake water for cooking or bathing. Do not allow your pets to swim or drink water where algae are present.
HIGH WATER SUMMER 2025: A handful of non-electric Paynetown campsites will remain closed until mid-to-late August. Paynetown Shelter and Twin Oaks Shelter will remain closed until early spring of 2026. Please check back for updates.
Monroe Lake, IN
Description
Located 6 miles south of Bloomington and the IU campus, Monroe Lake is the largest in Indiana. Fourwinds Resort is located on the southwest side of the lake and offers a marina, hotel, restaurant, and bar. Activities at Monroe include fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, picnicking, water recreation, bird/eagle viewing, and many others.
Status: Open year round. Season Dates
Book a Campsite at Monroe Lake, IN
318 site(s) found
Overview
Description
Located 6 miles south of Bloomington and the IU campus, Monroe Lake is the largest in Indiana. Fourwinds Resort is located on the southwest side of the lake and offers a marina, hotel, restaurant, and bar. Activities at Monroe include fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, picnicking, water recreation, bird/eagle viewing, and many others.
Booking Window
Electric
Thu Sep 18 2025 - Wed Mar 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Non-Electric
Thu Sep 18 2025 - Wed Mar 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Sat Sep 20 2025 - Fri Sep 18 2026Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Thu Sep 18 2025 - Wed Mar 18 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri Mar 28 2025
Wed Nov 05 2025
Non Peak
Thu Nov 06 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Non Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Mar 26 2026
Peak
Fri Mar 27 2026
Wed Nov 04 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Ampitheater
- Bath House
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Dock, Fishing
- Dump Station, Camper
- Dump Station, Marina
- Fire Rings
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fuel, Boats
- Grills
- Hiking Trail
- Horseshoes
- Jet Skiing
- Jogging/Running
- Marina
- Nature Center
- Office / Ranger Station
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Recreation Programs
- Rentals, Jet Skis
- Reservoir
- Restrooms
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Sail Boarding
- Sail Boating
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Shelters
- Showers
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Reservoir
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Water Skiing
- Water Spigot
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Windsurfing/Sailboarding
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 05 2025
Mar 28 2025 -
Nov 05 2025
Tent Only
$16.00-$22.00
Shelter
$30.00-$40.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$22.00
Electric
$23.00-$35.00
Non Peak Season
Nov 06 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Nov 06 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Tent Only
$12.00
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Non-Electric
$12.00
Electric
$16.00-$18.00
Non Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Mar 26 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Mar 26 2026
Tent Only
$12.00
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Non-Electric
$12.00
Electric
$16.00-$18.00
Peak Season
Mar 27 2026 -
Nov 04 2026
Mar 27 2026 -
Nov 04 2026
Tent Only
$16.00-$22.00
Shelter
$30.00-$40.00
Non-Electric
$16.00-$22.00
Electric
$23.00-$35.00
*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):
39.09238, -86.42381
39°5'33"N, 86°25'26"W
From the north, State Rd 37 south to State Rd. 46 east to State Rd. 446 south to property. From the south, State Rd. 37 north to State Rd. 50 east to State Rd. 446 north to property. From the east, State Rd. 46 west to State Rd. 446 south to property. From the west, State Rd. 46 east to State Rd. 446 south to property.
39.09238, -86.42381
39°5'33"N, 86°25'26"W
From the north, State Rd 37 south to State Rd. 46 east to State Rd. 446 south to property. From the south, State Rd. 37 north to State Rd. 50 east to State Rd. 446 north to property. From the east, State Rd. 46 west to State Rd. 446 south to property. From the west, State Rd. 46 east to State Rd. 446 south to property.
Nearby Parks
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