Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
ATTENTION: Campsites at this Morgan-Monroe State Forest are not reservable on this system.
They are only available as walk-in sites on a first come, first serve basis at the property.
They are only available as walk-in sites on a first come, first serve basis at the property.
Morgan-Monroe State Forest, IN
Description
Status: Open year round.
Book a Campsite at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, IN
7 site(s) found
Overview
Description
Morgan-Monroe State Forest Encompasses more than 25,000 Acres in Morgan and Monroe counties in South Central Indiana. The forest is regenerated from a time period of settlement that cleared the area for farming.
Geography:
Morgan-Monroe State Forest was mostly un-glaciated during the last ice age. This has allowed for the creation of steep terrain, rock features, and scenic wonders.
Recreation:
There are 29 primitive general family campsites, 6 youth group campsites and a 1600 acre back country area available for camping. There are 3 prominent lakes on the property for fishing including Cherry, Bryant Creek, and Prather Lakes. There are several trails available. Scout Ridge Trail and the Tree ID trail both offer some educational points along them and are under 1 mile in length each.The Rock Shelter Trail and the Mason Ridge Trail are each approximately 3 miles in length. The 3 Lakes trail and Low Gap trail are each approximately 10 miles long. The Low Gap trail has a portion that goes through our back country area, and coincides with portions of the Rock Shelter and Mason Ridge trails.
Facilities:
Morgan-Monroe State Forest has 5 shelter houses, 1 full playground, 4 small sets of swings with a slide or teeter totter accompanying them, 2 rental cabins, fire tower, training center, 29 general family campsites, 6 youth group campsites, and 3 lakes.
Nearby Attractions:
Yellowwood State Forest, Lake Lemon, Brown County State Park, Lake Monroe, City of Bloomington, And Indiana University
Booking Window
Cabin
Tue Apr 30 2024 - Mon Apr 28 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Note: There are 1 site(s) in this category with different booking windows. Please check site details for more information (Loop, Site)Shelter
Tue Apr 30 2024 - Mon Apr 28 2025Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- ADA Accessible Campsites
- ADA Accessible Hiking Trail
- Back Pack Camping
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Jon(Paddle)
- Cabins
- Camp Fire
- Camping, Primitive
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Dump Station, Camper
- Dumpster
- Fire Rings
- Fire Tower
- Fishing
- Lake
- Law Enforcement Patrols
- Nature Preserve
- Nature Trails
- Office
- Overnight Camping
- Parking
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnicing
- Playground
- Property Manager Residence
- Restrooms
Within 10 Miles
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Catering
- Churches
- Convenience Store
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Fishing Gear & Bait
- Gas Station
- Hospital
- Motels
- Motels/Hotels
- Newspapers
- River
- Shopping
- Town
- Vet Clinic
- Winery Tours
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Apr 28 2024 -
Apr 28 2025
Apr 28 2024 -
Apr 28 2025
Shelter
$30.00-$42.80
Cabin
$40.00-$175.00
*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):
39.31933, -86.408
39°19'10"N, 86°24'29"W
39.31933, -86.408
39°19'10"N, 86°24'29"W
TRAVELING SOUTH on 37/I69
Take the Liberty Church Road exit (south of Martinsville), turn East (left) going over the overpass. Take Old 37 South, first road to the right (access road going south) to Forest Entrance, turn left 5.3 miles to Morgan Monroe Forest Office/FHQ
TRAVELING NORTH on 37/I69
Take Sample Road exit (right) to Chambers Pike, take right on Chambers Pike to Old 37, take left on Old 37 to Main Forest Entrance, 5.3 miles to Morgan Monroe Forest Office/FHQ
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