Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)
TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE)
Part of Brookville Lake
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.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.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.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.Important Notices
- Absolutely no parking off road or driving 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 Tailwater #1 Picnic Shelter. If you have questions, contact the Visitor Center at (765) 647-6701.
Brookville Lake Visitor Center is traditionally opened Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours may vary.
The Tailwater area will not be gated closed for private events. Guests visiting Brookville Lake have a right to all other amenities in the Tailwater Recreation Area.
If you are looking to camp, reservations can be made for two campgrounds at Brookville Lake including Quakertown State Recreation Area & Mounds State Recreation Area. Nearby the north end of Brookville Lake is Whitewater Memorial State Park. Visit this website for reservations https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com
SHELTER RULES
1. NO paint or sidewalk chalk.
2. NO tape on ANY painted surfaces.
3. NO nails, tacks, or staples on ANY wood surfaces.
4. NO tabletop grills.
5. NO overnight camping.
6. NO sub-renting, charging admission or soliciting.
7. NO water balloons.
8. ALL decorations must be removed, before leaving the shelter.
9. IF picnic tables are moved, please move them back to their original location.
10. NO open flames at shelters other than in the grills.
11. ALL pets must be on a leash at all times, and all animal waste must be disposed of.
12. Please consider the environment, NO confetti or other small plastic like decorative materials.
13. ALL trash that does not fit in cans provided must be carried out.
For a copy of Rules and Regulations governing public use of Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (Title 36), please click the link below.
Available Activities
- Fishing - Fishing
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Directions
From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Tailwater.
Contact Information
Phone: (765) 647-6701
10064 Overlook RoadBrookville, IN 47012 9136 SR101
Brookville, IN 47012
