Brown County State Park
Brown County State Park
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Kay H
82 contributions
sept. 2024 • En couple
Pretty state park with several structures built in the 1930s by the CCC. LODGE IS CUTE. WE STAYED IN A RUSTIC CABIN . WAS NICER THAN EXPECTED. TOOK A HUKE NEAR THE NATURE CENTER TO THE Stahl Lake. Lots of steps through the woods and down to the lake, then around and back up again. Driving around was interesting too. Sterp ravines, lots of tall trees just beginning fall color change saw several deer and birds. Enjoyed our visit. Nice employees. Oh and a covered bridge at North gate entrance.
Écrit le 14 septembre 2024
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Cynthia K
Westville, IN4 520 contributions
juin 2024 • En couple
This is in the top 5 of the best Indiana state parks. This is a beautiful area & fall is the best for scenic viewing.
Brown County is a hiking park & there's several great hikes.
There's also a pool & scenic drives.
Stop at North & West lookout towers (they look like old fort towers). There's also a firetower you can climb across from a cute little cabin called Hoosier's Nest.
The nature center is the best in Indiana IMO!
I couldn't tell if the saddle barn was open, but they offer trail rides. There's also a horseman's campground with horse trails.
Lots of picnic shelters & random picnic tables scattered around the park.
The electric campground is ok, but the sites are VERY close & it's very crowded on summer weekends & leaf peeper season. The campsites are on ridges & some have bad inclines.
Don't miss the double lane covered bridge at the North entrance. One of only 4 in the USA!
Nashville Indiana is right outside the park with restaurants & grocery stores. It's also a quaint little town reminiscent of Gatlinburg. Lots of shops.
Brown County is a hiking park & there's several great hikes.
There's also a pool & scenic drives.
Stop at North & West lookout towers (they look like old fort towers). There's also a firetower you can climb across from a cute little cabin called Hoosier's Nest.
The nature center is the best in Indiana IMO!
I couldn't tell if the saddle barn was open, but they offer trail rides. There's also a horseman's campground with horse trails.
Lots of picnic shelters & random picnic tables scattered around the park.
The electric campground is ok, but the sites are VERY close & it's very crowded on summer weekends & leaf peeper season. The campsites are on ridges & some have bad inclines.
Don't miss the double lane covered bridge at the North entrance. One of only 4 in the USA!
Nashville Indiana is right outside the park with restaurants & grocery stores. It's also a quaint little town reminiscent of Gatlinburg. Lots of shops.
Écrit le 28 juin 2024
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FranklinNative771
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States10 contributions
mai 2024 • En famille
Absolutely horrible. This once outstanding experience is now a rotten dumpster-fire.
We've been bringing our youngest kids here for the last couple of years. In all of our prior experiences, these have been parent-led pony rides around a fairly long loop, paying a price of $2 per lap. It was always a nice end to a day of hiking.
OH HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
Firstly, the prices are now $6 per lap. So, a meager 300% price hike. That's cool! Secondly, the pony rides are now "guided" (and lets use the term "guided" as LOOSELY as possible). Because the rides are now "guided" by only one person we had to wait over an hour in line to ride our ponies - something that was not disclosed when we paid. Did we mention there are no refunds?
Our guide was a minor, who was not pleased at all to be there. His enthusiasm was roughly on par with someone who was about to serve two life sentences at a maximum security prison in the middle of the desert with no air conditioning, while being forced to watch the View on repeat all day. He explained to us in vivid detail how much "This sucks" and how he "Hated the new rules". He also used words that I would not like my young child to hear. I asked that he please stop using such language and he muttered "I'm just trying to cool off before I really explode."
The pony would often go to take a break, and rather than regain control of the animal the proper way, he would punch the pony in the neck a few times while barking orders at it. Not only is this clearly animal abuse, it was also terrifying to our young girls. Again, I asked him to stop to which he replied, "These animals aren't even trained right." (Insert additional verbal and physical abuse to the pony here.) At this point, I asked to take control of the pony's reigns to which he replied, " No, I'll get in trouble and I'll never hear the end of it." I told him he should definitely take a break when we were done riding this pony, and thankfully he agreed.
Our girls looked as uncomfortable as could be. On the last lap of the ride (We paid for two laps each, unaware at the time of purchase of the new, awful changes), he hit the pony so hard it walked into the fence and scraped our daughter's leg. It was at that point we hit the eject button and left. No apologies were given, and we couldn't even find someone in charge to give a recount of our experience. The best we could do was warn the line of parents and children there to wait until either someone else was there to "guide" them or just leave entirely.
It is an absolute shame that this once fun, family experience has been absolutely gutted. Even on the way home, both girls agreed (unprompted, by the way) they didn't want to go back to ride the ponies. We don't know if new ownership took over or not. But whoever is in charge should be aware of just how bad this experience is now. If this new style of operation continues, eventually some poor child is going to get seriously injured.
Avoid at all costs.
We've been bringing our youngest kids here for the last couple of years. In all of our prior experiences, these have been parent-led pony rides around a fairly long loop, paying a price of $2 per lap. It was always a nice end to a day of hiking.
OH HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
Firstly, the prices are now $6 per lap. So, a meager 300% price hike. That's cool! Secondly, the pony rides are now "guided" (and lets use the term "guided" as LOOSELY as possible). Because the rides are now "guided" by only one person we had to wait over an hour in line to ride our ponies - something that was not disclosed when we paid. Did we mention there are no refunds?
Our guide was a minor, who was not pleased at all to be there. His enthusiasm was roughly on par with someone who was about to serve two life sentences at a maximum security prison in the middle of the desert with no air conditioning, while being forced to watch the View on repeat all day. He explained to us in vivid detail how much "This sucks" and how he "Hated the new rules". He also used words that I would not like my young child to hear. I asked that he please stop using such language and he muttered "I'm just trying to cool off before I really explode."
The pony would often go to take a break, and rather than regain control of the animal the proper way, he would punch the pony in the neck a few times while barking orders at it. Not only is this clearly animal abuse, it was also terrifying to our young girls. Again, I asked him to stop to which he replied, "These animals aren't even trained right." (Insert additional verbal and physical abuse to the pony here.) At this point, I asked to take control of the pony's reigns to which he replied, " No, I'll get in trouble and I'll never hear the end of it." I told him he should definitely take a break when we were done riding this pony, and thankfully he agreed.
Our girls looked as uncomfortable as could be. On the last lap of the ride (We paid for two laps each, unaware at the time of purchase of the new, awful changes), he hit the pony so hard it walked into the fence and scraped our daughter's leg. It was at that point we hit the eject button and left. No apologies were given, and we couldn't even find someone in charge to give a recount of our experience. The best we could do was warn the line of parents and children there to wait until either someone else was there to "guide" them or just leave entirely.
It is an absolute shame that this once fun, family experience has been absolutely gutted. Even on the way home, both girls agreed (unprompted, by the way) they didn't want to go back to ride the ponies. We don't know if new ownership took over or not. But whoever is in charge should be aware of just how bad this experience is now. If this new style of operation continues, eventually some poor child is going to get seriously injured.
Avoid at all costs.
Écrit le 25 mai 2024
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tugavan
chicago il86 contributions
avr. 2024 • En couple
Paid $9.00 for out of state entrance fee, drove one of many roads, took us high to viewing spots to see for miles, would come back for fall colors.
Écrit le 23 avril 2024
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gobabigo11
Louisville, KY276 contributions
oct. 2023 • En famille
This place is beautiful. I just got back from a day trip. The fall leaves were at peak season. There are so many places to view them and the trees almost look like they are endless. You can drive and not get out if you want, but I would recommend try to walk over to a leaf viewing area so you can see just how vast they are. We also went to the nature center and I was very impressed with all the creatures they have for you look at and read about. There are several live creatures as well. Snakes, birds, and turtles.
I can’t wait to go back and spend a few days.
I can’t wait to go back and spend a few days.
Écrit le 29 octobre 2023
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SSL920
Independence, OH122 contributions
août 2023 • En couple
The park is too big to finish in one day. Would stay longer if we knew it's this big! Don't forget to climb up the Fire Tower and enjoy the better view.
Écrit le 14 août 2023
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siestakey4me
Ohio169 contributions
août 2023 • En famille
Beautiful park with a nice narrated audio tour. Loved the North Tower. Numerous picnic areas. Restrooms were extremely clean and well maintained.
Écrit le 8 août 2023
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Haushold
Hagerstown, IN172 contributions
mars 2023 • En famille
Always a great trip - any time of year - rented the family cabin - which has the full kitchen and wood stove. Could access trail two from the back of our cabin. Was spring break so the pool was busy busy lots of fun. Food at the inn was terrific. Hiked several trails - completed the seven vista challenge too. See ya in the fall!
Écrit le 30 mars 2023
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Sherry H
Pendleton, IN2 contributions
août 2022
Our friends rent a pontoon boat, annually. We enjoy the water and our time together, for a day. It is esp nice when there are less folks on the water too.
Écrit le 12 janvier 2023
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Iowa
Orange Beach, AL4 contributions
nov. 2022
We loved our hikes in the park + horseback riding. Although all the leaves had already fallen, it was still a gorgeous place to be. We hiked several different trails. Pay attention to when the park closes - early November the park is shut down for several days.
Écrit le 11 novembre 2022
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Can I use credit card to pay the entrance fee or does it have to be cash?
Rédigé le 12 juin 2022
Has anyone stayed in the Taylor Ridge campground in brown county state park?
Rédigé le 2 juin 2020
Yes, I am pretty sure you can or ,at least, you can drive to a short walking distance from it. I know I have been there but it's been awhile. I do know that the road through the park winds around and takes you pretty much wherever you need to go. Sorry this is os late and I hope that didn't disrupt your plans.
Rédigé le 18 novembre 2019
Krista D
LaGrange, Indiana
Can you drive through the park to see the scenery or just hiking?
Rédigé le 19 juillet 2019
The park is great for hiking, or just driving through. Nice scenery. But you will have to pay an entry fee, $7.00 in state, $9.00 if you live out of state.
Rédigé le 21 juillet 2019
Hello!
About what time in October were these photos taken? We are planning to get married in Brown County on 10-3-2020, and I am just trying to get an idea of how green or colorful the fall foliage will be. I know it is a bit early in the season...
Thanks!
Rédigé le 3 mai 2019
Many blessings and congratulations to the both of you! Brown County is always a beautiful place to visit. The weather should be cool and the color just starting to shine in the natural beauty of the woods in early October.
Rédigé le 5 mai 2019
We are having a family reunion and I am wondering if they allow groups to gather outside at a cabin for a few hours to eat. We will not be grilling out...I know that is prohibited at the cabins...but we will be cooking inside with crockpot type food. So just wondering if we are allowed to set up a couple of tables and a canopy outside of the cabins for a few hours a day.
Rédigé le 6 mars 2019
Same as other you need to contact the park they work hard to make you happy but there are rules that I do not know. So just give them a call I am sure they will work with you.
Rédigé le 7 mars 2019
Can I rent a RV cute for 3/1 & 3/2 of 2019 with electric ?
Rédigé le 27 février 2019
Huge campground. Early spring should be no problem getting a site. We have a pop-up so don't need sewer hook-up needs. Newer pit toilets are being added and their bathroom facilities are very good. Reserve on-line ahead so you can situate yourself as near or far from your needs. We are northerners. Winter plumbing is limited in many campgrounds.
Rédigé le 28 février 2019
I'm thinking about camping here. Any recommendations on which area to camp at? Any really good camp sites?
Rédigé le 10 janvier 2019
We camped in Taylor's Ridge during the week before Labor day. We had the comfort station pretty much all to ourselves. The sites in the 200s with the wooded area were bigger than ours. All the sites in the edges are more secluded. There are sites further out toward the end of line where the trees are so tall the bottoms are bare giving a bit less privacy. Great park, take the trail around the lake! Inspirational. Pen and Mouse Studio
Rédigé le 13 janvier 2019
Is there a campground that has better access to trails? I’m tent camping (primitive or electric is fine), just want a place where I can park my car, set up tent, and then hike without needing to get into car for trails. Is that possible at Brown County?
Rédigé le 10 avril 2018
Yes, there are many trails that are close to the campgrounds. Google "brown county state park hiking map", it will be the first hit.
Have fun!
Rédigé le 10 avril 2018
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