AUGUST 2026 UPDATE:
Beaches at Monroe Lake are NOW OPEN. Twin Oaks and Paynetown shelters remain closed for the 2026 calendar year. Also, Paynetown electric sites 171 and 172 are closed indefinitely due to severe erosion.
AUGUST 2026 UPDATE:
Beaches at Monroe Lake are NOW OPEN. Twin Oaks and Paynetown shelters remain closed for the 2026 calendar year. Also, Paynetown electric sites 171 and 172 are closed indefinitely due to severe erosion.
Beaches at Monroe Lake are NOW OPEN. Twin Oaks and Paynetown shelters remain closed for the 2026 calendar year. Also, Paynetown electric sites 171 and 172 are closed indefinitely due to severe erosion.
BLUE GREEN ALGAE ALERT FOR MONROE LAKE:
(Paynetown SRA and Fairfax SRA Beaches) 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.
(Paynetown SRA and Fairfax SRA Beaches) 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.
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
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Non-Electric
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Shelter
Tue Aug 25 2026 - Mon Aug 23 2027Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 12 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations 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 27 2026
Wed Nov 04 2026
Non Peak
Thu Nov 05 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Non Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Thu Mar 25 2027
Peak
Fri Mar 26 2027
Wed Nov 03 2027
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
- 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 27 2026 -
Nov 04 2026
Mar 27 2026 -
Nov 04 2026
Tent Only
$20.00-$26.00
Shelter
$30.00-$40.00
Non-Electric
$20.00-$26.00
Electric
$43.00-$55.00
Non Peak Season
Nov 05 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Nov 05 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$16.00
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Non-Electric
$16.00
Electric
$36.00-$38.00
Non Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Mar 25 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Mar 25 2027
Tent Only
$16.00
Shelter
$30.00-$35.00
Non-Electric
$16.00
Electric
$36.00-$38.00
Peak Season
Mar 26 2027 -
Nov 03 2027
Mar 26 2027 -
Nov 03 2027
Tent Only
$20.00-$26.00
Shelter
$30.00-$40.00
Non-Electric
$20.00-$26.00
Electric
$43.00-$55.00
*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
[7.77 miles*]
[12.25 miles*]
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