Lake Monroe

Spend time in nature at the largest reservoir in Indiana.

Lake Monroe is located about an hour and a half south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also known as Monroe Reservoir, Lake Monroe is the largest man-made reservoir in the state. It measures about 10,750-acres with depths of 30 to 40 feet. This lake is so large that it touches five different counties. Originally built for flood control in the 1960s, this lake is also used as a drinkable water source and pumps around 15 million gallons of water a day.

Today, the lake is used by many visitors and is a popular area for fishing, ice fishing, paddle boarding, water skiing, swimming, and other water-related recreational activities. There are nine boat ramps, and the lake offers rentals for motorboats, fishing pontoons, paddleboards, and other gear. Two beaches provide perfect locations for swimming, and picnic tables are conveniently located around the lake. Other recreational activities here include hiking, exploring the nature center and interpretive nature trails, and wildlife observation. If you want to extend your stay, you can reserve one of their over 200 available campsites. If you're looking for a neat camping and fishing locale in Indiana, visit Lake Monroe.