- Monroe Lake Alerts (3)
- Paynetown State Recreation Area: Most facilities and services at Paynetown SRA at Monroe Lake will be temporarily CLOSED from June 27 through at least the morning of July 2. A severe storm on June 25 damaged many trees and power lines, and power remains off at this time. The closure includes the campground, marina, beach, activity center, trails, programs and most other facilities and services in Paynetown SRA. The boat ramp and boat rental/camp store remain open. Campers are being contacted directly regarding their reservations. Campers whose equipment was damaged in the storm and boat owners with marina slips can be admitted with proof of ownership to check on their equipment. All other Monroe Lake SRAs remain open at this time. For updated information, follow the Monroe Lake Facebook page or call the property office at 812-837-9546 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLACK VULTURES: Birds may damage your vehicle. Learn how.
4850 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-837-9546
on.IN.gov/monroelake
- Description
Paynetown SRA, Fairfax SRA, Allen's Creek SRA, Cutright SRA, Moore's Creek SRA, Salt Creek SRA, Pine Grove SRA, Crooked Creek SRA
23,952 acres - 10,750 acres lake
Water safety matters! If you use one of our big reservoirs for swimming, fishing, boating, or skiing, check out Bobber the Water Dog, brought to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Activities
- Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
- Fishing / Ice Fishing
- Fishing Piers
- Gas Dock
- Hiking
- Hunting (Waterfowl Hunts)
- Interpretive Naturalist Services
- Marinas and Boat Rentals
- Nature Center
- Picnicking / Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations)
- Playgrounds
- Swimming / 2 Beaches (Policy). Mobility mats for easy beach access are available at Paynetown & Fairfax SRAs.
- Waterskiing
Camping - See campground maps under Maps tab
- Electric / 226 sites
- Non-electric / 94 sites
- Camp Store (Seasonal)
- Dumping Station
INFORMATION
- Trails
For SRA locations, view the property map under the Maps tab.
For Trail Routes, view the Trails Map under the Maps tab.Paynetown State Recreation Area
- BlueBird Trail: 1.25 miles, loop, moderate
- Tree Trek Trail: 0.5 miles, loop, easy
- Whitetail Trail: 1 mile, out-and-back, moderate
Allens Creek State Recreation Area
- Turkey Trot Trail: 1.75 miles, out-and-back, moderate
Fairfax State Recreation Area
- Big Oak Trail and Evergreen Loop: 1.5 miles, loop, moderate
- Homestead Loop Trail: 1.8 miles, loop, moderate
- Quarry Extension Trail: 0.4 miles, out-and-back, easy
- Maps
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