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Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground in Indiana
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Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground

Brookville Lake, Indiana

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As of September 2026, Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground is a campground in Indiana with 1 campsite. Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground is located at 39.4366ยฐ N, 85.0014ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
125

Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1
  • Hookups 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Valley.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the TAILWATER SHELTER 1 (BROOKVILLE LAKE) loop.

SiteTypeSleepsHookupsAccess
Tailwater #1Group125ElectricAccessible

About Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

Title 36

Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground?

Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground have?

Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) Campground has 1 campsites.

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