Did you know that there are, as of the time of this writing, 24 stunning state parks in Indiana that are sure to blow your mind? It’s true – and all of them are worth a visit. One of them is home to the clearest, most sparkly lake in the entire Hoosier State: Brookville Lake. With several miles of amazing hiking trails, soft, sandy beaches, and plenty of fun to be had, a day spent at Brookville Lake State Park is a day well spent, if you ask us. Come visit this amazing palace of natural wonder right here in our own backyard: it’s an adventure you’ll never forget.
Brookville Lake - and its surrounding state park - is nestled in the beautiful Whitewater River Valley.
John Karraker/AllTrails It’s photogenic as all get-out, and it’s sure to make a powerful impression that you won’t forget.
During the day, the lake sparkles in the sunlight and reflects the pristine blue of the sky, making it look like something from another world.
Doug Besecker/AllTrails It’s a beloved destination for families and solo travelers alike, and we recommend arriving on a weekday if you hope to have some - or all - of the place to yourself.
Somehow, Brookville Lake State Park is one of Indiana’s least-visited and most underappreciated parks by the numbers, though the folks who do know the place tend to come here often (and you’ll want to, too).
Mar2708/TripAdvisor The lake isn’t even the only draw to the place; this amazing Indiana state park is home to 11 amazing hiking trails, making up more than 25 miles of amazing area explorable on foot.
Peppered across the grounds are various fascinating historic landmarks, like a couple of old burial mounds from native folks who called this region home a long time ago.
Tom Minges/AllTrails Should you decide you don’t want to leave, no worries: there’s plenty of room for camping, including more than 400 amazing campsites.
Another fun fact about Brookville Lake State Park and its surrounding areas: there are fossils to be spotted (but not collected, please).
Dustin Edwards/AllTrails These 450-million-year-old ancient critters hail from the Ordovician era, and they add a valuable and rich layer of history to a place that’s already amazing on the surface.
For the best time ever in a beautiful setting, give Brookville Lake State Park and its surrounding recreational areas a shot.
Management/TripAdvisor We’re pretty sure this is a vacation you’ll never forget.
For more information about the lake, camping, hiking, and more, be sure to check out the official Indiana Department of Natural Resources website on the place. For more of our amazing parks and recreation areas, check out this list of some of the most beautiful state parks in Indiana.
John Karraker/AllTrails
It’s photogenic as all get-out, and it’s sure to make a powerful impression that you won’t forget.
Doug Besecker/AllTrails
It’s a beloved destination for families and solo travelers alike, and we recommend arriving on a weekday if you hope to have some - or all - of the place to yourself.
Mar2708/TripAdvisor
The lake isn’t even the only draw to the place; this amazing Indiana state park is home to 11 amazing hiking trails, making up more than 25 miles of amazing area explorable on foot.
Tom Minges/AllTrails
Should you decide you don’t want to leave, no worries: there’s plenty of room for camping, including more than 400 amazing campsites.
Dustin Edwards/AllTrails
These 450-million-year-old ancient critters hail from the Ordovician era, and they add a valuable and rich layer of history to a place that’s already amazing on the surface.
Management/TripAdvisor
We’re pretty sure this is a vacation you’ll never forget.
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Address: Brookville Lake, Indiana, USA
