Tailwater Shelter 1 (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 125
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 648 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Tailwater #1 Shelter is located at the base of the Brookville Lake Dam. Visitors enjoy this site for the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access. Shelter #1 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 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 Tailwater #1 Shelter is located near a modern indoor restroom. Electric plug-ins, a water spigot/fountain, and cooking grill are provided with the reservation. Shelter #1 is located near a volleyball court and a playground. Capacity for parking at this site is limited to 98 available parking spaces.Natural Features
Tailwater #1 Shelter is located at the base of the Brookville Lake Dam with excellent trout fishing in the tailwater and has access to the Whitewater River.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, loging, marinas, picnic areas, playgrounds, restaurants, shooting & archery ranges, and trout fishing in the tailwater.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 125 people per site
- Loops: TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE)
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.
1 campsite at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 11:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwater #1 | TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 125 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 Tailwater.
39.43656, -85.00139 · 39°26'11.6"N 85°0'5.0"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, 1.1 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 Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
- Can you reserve a site at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)?
- Yes, Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake).
- Does Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
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- Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
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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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