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Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)

Brookville Lake

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What to know before booking

The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Lake Dam and the Visitor Center. The Overlook Shelter is located near a modern restroom. The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Dam.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The Overlook Shelter is located near a modern restroom. Electric plug-ins and a water spigot/fountain are available at the shelter There are two cooking grills and a popular playground spot near the site. By purchaisng a Special Activity Permit ($50) guests can also reserve the Overlook Pavilion for special events such as weddings.

Natural Features

The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Dam. The view from the shelter is one of the best views in the state of Indiana. Visitors can enjoy a short nature hike to the Brookville Lake Visitor Center.

Recreation

Brookville Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting are popular recreation activities in the Whitewater River located directly below the dam. Other recreation opportunities at the lake include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, hunting, cabin and boat rentals, gun and archery ranges, and horseback riding. The Overlook shelter is located a short drive away from the Brookville Visitor Center which offers exhibits, history, and information about the lake and the Corps missions in the Ohio Valley.

Nearby Attractions

Brookville Lake offers 51 miles of hiking, excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Brookville's recreation facilities include beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, fishing piers, an 18- hole golf course, lodging, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, restaurants, shooting and archery ranges, and tailwater trout fishing.

Important notices

Absolutely no parking off road or pulling vehicles into the grass.
All posted directional signs should be free standing and not attached to existing structures, signs, or trees.
You are reserving the Picnic Shelter at the Overlook Recreation Area. Contact the Visitor Center at (765) 647-6701 if you have additional questions.
Brookville Lake Visitor Center is traditionally open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Common questions

How do I book Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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