Brown County State Park - Hiking, Paddling, Mountain Biking

This is a paddling, car camping, hiking, biking and just chill out weekend.
We have been to Brown County State Park many times to camp, hike, and mountain bike. This is an absolutely stunning area. We want to extend our stay to explore this wonderful area. We have planned 4 nights of camping. Let's go get it!

If you are not a camping type, no problem, below are options where you may find a place to lay your head at the end of the day. Come for the day or come for the entire time. Just come and experience this great park with friends.

THE PADDLES

• Our paddle to Yellow Wood Lake- Includes a hike and a picnic.
  (will be posted later)
• Our paddle to Monroe Lake Includes cave exploration, geode hunting, and shore dinner with sunset. (will be posted later)

THE HIKES

• More than 18 miles of easy to rugged hiking trails meander through Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana.

THE MOUNTAIN BIKING & GRAVEL GRINDING

• Our Mountain Bike Ride to the EPIC Meetup event will be posted later.
• Experience the best mountain biking in the Midwest at the Big Woods Brown County EPIC Mountain Bike Festival, September 26-28, 2025.
• Rentals are available at Q's Bikes or Brown County Bikes.
• There are nearly 30 miles of beginner to expert mountain biking trails, with 400 feet of elevation change. Trails (mostly singletrack) wind around hills, through ravines and across streams. A permit is required.

THE CAMPING
I have reserved Brown County State Park Rally Camp #1 for this event. The rally camp will accommodate up to 75 people. This site has plenty of room for tent camping and has afternoon sun. This site is primitive with no access to electric but does have water and vault toilets nearby. There are modern toilets and showers available in the main campground within walking/biking distance. You will not have the ability to drive into the main campground. If you have a travel trailer and wish to camp with the group at the rally camp, please message me for details.

PETS
Well behaved and controlled pets are acceptable. However, please be aware that this is an outing where there may be others that do not enjoy the presence of your pet. Aggressive pets will be asked to leave.

GRUB
Let's do a chili dump dinner Friday night. Please bring a quart of your favorite chili to dump into the pot and a dish to share. You are on your own for all other meals.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Most of us are camping at the state park. If you prefer to reserve an electric site for your RV, You can make reservations through this link.

For lodging at the State Park Lodge or Cabins you can make reservations through this link.

ADDITIONAL LINKS AND LOCAL FAVORITES

• Brown County State Park
• Brown County Indiana
• Hard Truth Distilling Company - Entertainment
• Hobnob Corner Restaurant - Great Breakfast
• Heavenly Biscuit - Yum
• OoeyGooey Cinnamon Rolls and Café - Awesome!

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Your yes RSVP and by attending this event acknowledges that you have read and agree to my accident waiver and release of liability. With this in mind, please remember that I am not your guide. I am a fellow adventurer that is offering notice of a group of friends that are gathering to share in ride-share to enable a fun day on the trail, water or in camp for all. I love you guys, but I love my family more.

CANCELLATION
This event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or unsuitable river conditions. IMPORTANT: Check this MEETUP event page on Friday morning for last minute details and watch your email for additional updates.