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  3. Monroe Lake

Camping at Monroe Lake near Bloomington

Public campground · Bloomington · 300 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Located 6 miles south of Bloomington and the IU campus, Monroe Lake is the largest in Indiana. Fourwinds Resort is located on the southwest side of the lake and offers a marina, hotel, restaurant, and bar.

No reviews listedBook on ReserveAmerica
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

261 available sites

261 open of 300 sites
Site 118
TentElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 184
Tent · Up to 42 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site 196
Tent · Up to 48 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site 202
Tent · Up to 54 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site 039
Tent · Up to 47 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site P53
Tent · Up to 28 ftNo hookupsPaynetown Campground Non Electric
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 209
Tent · Up to 42 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site 212
Tent · Up to 42 ftElectricPaynetown Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 312 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
B02
tent only
✓✓from $20
B03
tent only
✓✓from $20
B04
tent only
✓✓from $20
B06
tent only
✓✓from $20
C01
tent only
✓✓from $20
C02
tent only
✓✓from $20
C03
tent only
✓✓from $20
C04
tent only
✓✓from $20
C05
tent only
✓✓from $20
C06
tent only
✓✓from $20
D01
tent only
✓

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
261 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on ReserveAmerica. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on ReserveAmerica ↗

261 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Ampitheater
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Dump Station Marina
  • Fire Ring
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing Pier
  • Fuel Boats
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 212 electric, 72 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

4850 SOUTH STATE ROAD 446
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Monroe Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Monroe Lake?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Monroe Lake have RV hookups?
212 electric, 72 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Monroe Lake?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Monroe Lake?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 212 electric, 72 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 30 pull-through, 191 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 45 paved, 176 gravel site driveways; 19 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 318 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 4850 SOUTH STATE ROAD 446 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
from $20
D02
tent only
✓✓from $20
E01
tent only
✓✓from $20
E02
tent only
✓✓from $20
E03
tent only
✓✓from $20
E04
tent only
✓✓from $20
P01
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P02
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P03
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P04
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P05
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P06
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P07
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P08
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P09
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P10
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P11
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P12
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P13
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P14
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P15
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P16
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P17
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P18
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P19
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P20
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P21
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P22
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P23
non-electric
✓✓from $20
P24
non-electric
✓✓from $20
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lake Monroe Village

4.7 mi from Monroe Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $48/night
$97 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lake Lemon Camping

11 mi from Monroe Lake (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Holy Hope Farms

12.2 mi from Monroe Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

312 individual reservable campsites from ReserveAmerica, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Electric

221 sites · From $43, From $45/night

Loops: PAYNETOWN CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC (221)

173 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Non-electric

72 sites · From $20/night

Loops: PAYNETOWN CAMPGROUND NON ELECTRIC (72)

72 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

19 sites · From $20/night

Loops: PAYNETOWN CAMPGROUND NON ELECTRIC (19)

16 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America Bloomington area · 2 hr · from $28/person
    • Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America Bloomington area · 1.3 hr · from $42/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Museum of Illusions Minneapolis Admission Ticket Bloomington area · 45 min–1.5 hr · from $30/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 19 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

The Country Bunkin’
The Country Bunkin’

Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 5 · 18 mi from campground

$137/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Awesome 2022 Forest River Coachmen Freelander Premier
Awesome 2022 Forest River Coachmen Freelander Premier

Class C motorhome · 27.42 ft · sleeps 8 · 62 mi from campground

$274/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
The Adventure Haven - East to West Della Terra 250BH
The Adventure Haven - East to West Della Terra 250BH

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 6 · 66 mi from campground

$129/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Monroe Lake

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America
SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America

Bloomington area · 2 hr · from $28/person

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America
Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America

Bloomington area · 1.3 hr · from $42/person

Museum of Illusions Minneapolis Admission Ticket
Museum of Illusions Minneapolis Admission Ticket

Bloomington area · 45 min–1.5 hr · from $30/person

See 2 more bookable tours
Saint Paul City Tour 2 Hour Sightseeing Experience
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Nov 5–Dec 31: per night
  • Off-peak Jan 1–Mar 25: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on ReserveAmerica for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202695%4%0%
Dec 202699%0%0%
Jan 202799%0%0%
Feb 202799%0%0%
Mar 202799%0%0%
Apr 202798%2%0%
May 202785%1%0%
Saint Paul City Tour 2 Hour Sightseeing Experience

Bloomington area · 2 hr · from $49/person

Minneapolis City Tour Stone Arch Bridge and Sculpture Garden
Minneapolis City Tour Stone Arch Bridge and Sculpture Garden

Bloomington area · 2 hr · from $49/person