About this campground
This recreation area is part of Monroe Lake
About Monroe Lake
Monroe Lake: while this area of southern Indiana is known as the "The Limestone Capital of the World," at one time it also had several salt deposits, creating a lucrative trade by rafting the mined salt down the creek that would one day become Monroe Lake. Hence the name, Salt Creek.
Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.
Getting there
South of Bloomington, IN. From IN 37, exit at Smithville Road or Harrodsburg exits; or east on IN 46, south on IN 446.
Directions to Monroe Lake, not to this specific campground.
Activities
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
- WATER SPORTS
- PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Charles C. Deam WildernessHoosier National Forest5 mi
- Hardin RidgeMonroe Lake5 mi
- Hardin RidgeHoosier National Forest5 mi
- Underground Railroad: Indiana State LawsHoosier National Forest36 mi
- Underground Railroad: James GuthrieHoosier National Forest36 mi
- Underground Railroad: The Lindley FamilyHoosier National Forest36 mi
Explore more Indiana camping
Paynetown doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Indiana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
Browse Indiana camping →Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.