Monroe Lake – Paynetown Campground (Paynetown SRA)

State park in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana Also known as Monroe Lake - Paynetown SRA, Paynetown State Recreation Area

Aerial view of Monroe Lake – Paynetown Campground (Paynetown SRA)
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State park with 320 sites

Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

320 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Seasonal

State camping rates typically apply late April through early November; Camp Store is seasonal. Year-round operation not stated.

You can request a site (not guaranteed)

Source: Official website

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Through State reservations

Large Indiana DNR campground on Monroe Lake south-east of Bloomington with 226 electric and 94 non-electric sites, some pull-throughs, and a beach, boat ramps and marina nearby. Reservations go through the state Central Reservation System.

Sites

Electric

Hookups
Electric only
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
226

Non-electric (Tent Areas B, C, D, E)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
94

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Dump station
  • Camp store
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites
  • Activity center (Paynetown SRA)
  • Shelterhouses
  • Gas dock
  • Marina next to campground
  • Beach mobility mats
  • Campground gatehouse
  • Max stay 14 consecutive nights, then 48 hours off property
  • Quiet hours 11 p.m.-7 a.m.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Pets must be caged or on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times; pet waste must be disposed of.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays)
  • Check-out: 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays)
  • State camping rates typically apply late April through early November; Camp Store is seasonal. Year-round operation not stated.

Cancellation: Penalties vary by facility type and proximity to arrival date (DNR fees page).

Included in the rate: One camping group of up to six persons; one main camping unit plus one additional tent and one dining fly per site.

Other fees: One-time state entrance fee on arrival; taxes not included; $5 site/date/property change via call center; holiday weekend minimum stay.

On Google

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Where you'll be

4850 S. State Road 446, Bloomington, IN, 47401

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov site counts, amenities, alerts, contact, maps, reservation link
  • in.gov standard state camping rates, cancellation, entrance fee
  • in.gov campground map: pull-through/premium/accessible sites, check-in/out, campground rules, pets
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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