Brown County State Park
Nashville, IN
Indiana’s largest state park, with forest ridges and overlooks such as Hesitation Point, especially popular in October leaf season. Enter through the covered bridge at the north gate.
- Nearest town
- Nashville, IN
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.1740, -86.2290
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Buffalo Ridge CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Brown County State ParkTentsCaravans
- Raccoon Ridge CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Brown County State ParkTentsCaravans
- Monroe Causeway CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Brown County State Park
- Blackwell Horse CampCampsite14 mi from Brown County State ParkFree
- Hickory Ridge Horse CampCampsite14 mi from Brown County State Park
- Pine Loop campgroundCampsite16 mi from Brown County State Park · 40 pitches
All campsites in Indiana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Brown County State Park?
Brown County State Park is in Nashville, IN, at GPS 39.1740, -86.2290. It is about 16 mi from Bloomington.
Can you camp near Brown County State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Buffalo Ridge Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Brown County State Park?
Brown County State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Indiana hills: Columbus architecture to Lincoln’s boyhood.
What is there to see near Brown County State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Columbus Architecture Tour (17 mi), Spring Mill State Park (32 mi), Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (41 mi) and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (43 mi).
When is the best time to visit Brown County State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June, August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)