Picnic Spots Near Me in Monrovia, in
Sodalis Nature Park
7700 S. County Road 975 E, Plainfield, IN
Sodalis Nature Park, is 210 acres of beautiful, mature woodlands and reforestation area, which serves as home to an abundant array of native Indiana wildlife. The park exists within a... Read More
McCormick's Creek State Park
250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer, IN
Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana’s first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native... Read More
Cagles Mill Lake (Liebre Sra)
1317 W. Lieber Road, Suite 1, Cloverdale, IN
In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to... Read More
Brown County State Park
1405 S.R. 46 W., Nashville, IN
Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines.... Read More
Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)
1588 S. Raccoon Parkway, Rockville, IN
Native forest and large rock outcrops line the upper part of Big Raccoon Creek. Cecil M. Harden Lake resulted from the damming of the creek for flood control. The lake also provides recreation,... Read More
Fort Harrison State Park
6000 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
Fort Harrison State Park is a 17,000 acre park featuring more than six miles of walking and jogging trails, designated picnic areas, fishing access, and preservation of the former Citizen's... Read More
Shades State Park
7751 S. 890 W., Waveland, IN
Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought. Located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47), it is a favorite for hikers and canoeists.
The beautiful... Read More
Turkey Run State Park
8121 East Park Road, Marshall, IN
Turkey Run State Park has what you've been needing. Explore it and see how Indiana was shaped by ancient forces.
You'll discover ancient Indiana's remains. Many old growth trees exist... Read More
Shakamak State Park
6265 W. State Road 48, Jasonville, IN
Ready to relax? Let's head for Shakamak. Three man-made lakes offer 400 acres of water for fishing and boating while a family aquatic center provides swimming fun. About two-thirds of the... Read More
Spring Mill State Park
3333 State Road 60 E., Mitchell, IN
Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial... Read More
Shadyside Memorial Park
1112 Broadway Ave. , Anderson, IN
Shadyside Memorial Park originally opened in 1897 as a private park for the employees of the Union Traction Company (Inter-Urban Railroad). In 1923, the City of Anderson purchased the park and... Read More
Mounds State Park
4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN
Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is... Read More
Hardy Lake
5620 N. Hardy Lake Road, Scottsburg, IN
2,178.16 acres - 741-acre lake
Hardy Lake is the only state reservoir not created for flood control. This means that the lake level stays stable year-round, positively affecting the... Read More
Patoka Lake
3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN
Newton-Stewart SRA, Jackson SRA, Lick Fork SRA, Little Patoka SRA, Painter Creek SRA, Walls Lake SRA, South Lick Fork SRA.
25,800 acres - 8,800-acre lake
With 26,000 acres of land... Read More
Deam Lake State Recreation Area
1217 Deam Lake Road, Borden, IN
Deam Lake offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and hunting in designated areas. The 194-acre lake was constructed in 1965 and was named... Read More
Summit Lake State Park
5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle, IN
An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, await your visit. Facilities include 125 electric... Read More
Clifty Falls State Park
2221 Clifty Drive, Madison, IN
Clifty Falls State Park is located near Madison with entrances on state roads 56 and 62. The park’s waterfalls change moods with the weather and the seasons and can range from roaring plunges... Read More
O'Bannon Woods State Park
7234 Old Forest Road SW, Corydon, IN
O'Bannon Woods State Park (formerly Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area) lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. It is nestled inside... Read More
Versailles State Park
1387 U.S. 50 East, Versailles, IN
Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana’s second-largest state park, as your destination. This area has deep history rooted... Read More
