Input wanted: What is the best campsite in Brown County State Park?

[OnePunch]

Yes, you can see a picture of the campsite from the reservation page. Bring up the map and the sites that are still blue are available. Click on one of those blue icons and you’ll get to the campsite page. Near the bottom, there are usually a photo or two.

We typically choose campsites, on an outside loop, and near the end of the road, so we don’t have to endure a lot of through traffic coming in and out. We like full shade so choose sites with the most trees, and I prefer sites that are on a hillside that drops off.

We avoid sites that are too close to pit restrooms, and that are no more than a five minute walk to the showers.

We frequent Taylor Ridge.

We are still bumming out about the loss of McCormicks creek. We like that campsite because it’s only five minutes in and out whereas BCSP is a 20 minute drive each way in and out if we need to go into town for something, usually firewood, since you can find better deals outside of the park.

Awesome, thanks guys! I’ll be sure to do that.

 

[Mij]

I was just kidding, totally agree! Don’t want to get shot.

Yep, much better to get an invite to sit n have a drink, enjoy the fire.

Also a good time to learn what the best catfish bait is at that time. Just sit back n listen, nod a lot

 

[OnePunch]

Yep, much better to get an invite to sit n have a drink, enjoy the fire.

Also a good time to learn what the best catfish bait is at that time. Just sit back n listen, nod a lot

Thanks Mij, great advice!

 

[COOPADUP]

Haven't camped there in many years, but I certainly prefer the sites that sit back a ways from the road.
Being such a popular park, you may want to reserve in advance so you don't end up with the next to the road sites.

 

[OnePunch]

Haven't camped there in many years, but I certainly prefer the sites that sit back a ways from the road.
Being such a popular park, you may want to reserve in advance so you don't end up with the next to the road sites.

Thanks, will do!

 

[snapping turtle]

At this time of year the best camp site in brown county state park is room 214 at the Abe Martin lodge east wing second floor deluxe queen with patio access.

it is a very neat old lodge built in the depression and we can all hit the pool and wear those kids down.

 

[klausm]

Is it just me, or have you noticed the smell of weed has changed post-covid?

I used to think weed smelled like burning leaves in the fall. I dont partake, but used to hang out with fellow skydivers who did. (I'd just pass it to the next guy. Not my thing.)

After losing my sense of smell due to covid, it now smells more like dead skunk to me.

/hijack

a skydiver? I knew some once, did a tandem once

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Hardin Ridge campground is another good campground with nice bathroom/shower facilities. There’s also a decent beach nearby. It’s a little southeast of Brown County park.

 

[gus1989]

BCSP Raccon Ridge #128 or 129 are great sites for tents. Large, flat, short walk to showers and not much traffic. No electric though.

 

[OnePunch]

At this time of year the best camp site in brown county state park is room 214 at the Abe Martin lodge east wing second floor deluxe queen with patio access.

it is a very neat old lodge built in the depression and we can all hit the pool and wear those kids down.

Haha that sounds good too!

 

[OnePunch]

Hardin Ridge campground is another good campground with nice bathroom/shower facilities. There’s also a decent beach nearby. It’s a little southeast of Brown County park.

I’ll look into it, thanks!

 

[OnePunch]

BCSP Raccon Ridge #128 or 129 are great sites for tents. Large, flat, short walk to showers and not much traffic. No electric though.

Sweet, that sounds like what I was thinking about. Thanks!