Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Indiana. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Indiana
- Coordinates
- 39.43889, -84.98861
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Day Use Area, Observation Site
- Map
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- Phone
- (765) 647-6701
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
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 bes
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Olive Branch Campground · 49 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.7 mi | — | Electric |
| Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Quakertown Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Whitewater Canoe Rental | Private campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Heritage Hills Campground | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Family Cabins | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.