State Park

Brown County, Indiana is home to the state’s largest state park, Brown County State Park! This nationally known 15,696 acre facility first opened to the public in 1929. Since then, the park has welcomed millions of visitors, each with his or her own outdoor adventure in mind.

Whether you’re in search of a scenic drive or an adventurous trail, you’ll find it in the Brown County State Park... Nearly 20 miles of paved roads are available for scenic driving in addition to numerous miles of well-marked trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking! Brown County State Park is home to about 70 miles of bridle trails and over 18 miles of hiking trails leading through the steep, forested hills. The mountain biking trails span over 20 miles with 400ft. of elevation change.

Camping sites are available year-round. The campgrounds have electrical hook-ups and modern comfort stations and showers. Brown County State Park also has a horsemen’s campground, for those who have brought their horses, located in the extreme southern part of the park.

Remember to bring your binoculars when visiting Brown County State Park. The State Park is the perfect place to view numerous varieties of birds native to Indiana, in addition to the wildlife that has adapted to life in the forest and forest edges.

Brown County State Park houses two lakes for fishermen of all skill levels. Bass, bluegill, and native fish inhabit both Ogle and Strahl Lakes. State fishing licenses are required and available for purchase at the park office and area bait and tackle stores.  For more information on a fishing or hunting license, click here.


For more detailed information about the Brown County State Park, including contact & park office information, please take a look here.

Brown County State Park DNR Website
BrownCountyMountainBiking.com -  Information & Trail Maps Available
Brown County State Park Horse Trail Map
Brown County State Park Information and Hiking Trail Map PDF