Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
Campground · Indiana · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Brookville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 145
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 950 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Lake Dam and the Visitor Center. Visitors enjoy this site for the breathtaking view of Brookville Lake and the Dam. Visitors also enjoy the accessibility of a short walk to the Brookville Lake Visitor Center on the Overlook Trail. Capacity for parking at this site is limited to 76 available parking spaces. The Overlook is a day use area only. There is no camping allowed at this site.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.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.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.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 145 people per site
- Loops: OVERLOOK SHELTER (BROOKVILLE LAKE)
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
Check-in 07:00 AM · Check-out 11:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Shelter | OVERLOOK SHELTER (BROOKVILLE LAKE) | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 145 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Brookville Visitor Center for about a mile.
For GPS usage, physical address is 10064 Overlook Rd. Brookville, IN 47012
39.43889, -84.98861 · 39°26'20.0"N 84°59'19.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 42 | 53 | 66 | 76 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 68 | 54 | 43 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 33 | 26 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
- Can you reserve a site at Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)?
- Yes, Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake).
- Does Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) have hookups?
- Electric.
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Contact
- Phone (765) 647-6701
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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