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Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)

Brookville Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Brookville , IN, IN

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Tailwater #2 Shelter is located at the base of Brookville Lake Dam. 9136 SR101 Brookville, Indiana 47012 Visitors enjoy the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access offered by this site. Tailwater #2 Shelter is a day use are only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tailwater-shelter-2-brookville-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Tailwater Shelter 2 offers excellent access to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and scenic lake views with a large shelter pavilion available for group events and gatherings.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Summer Tanager, House Wren, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Box Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Painted Turtle

Insider tips for Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake): This is a day use area only — no overnight camping allowed Reserve the pavilion in advance for group events and gatherings Arrive early as this is a federal recreation area with high demand

Skip Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) if: Looking for overnight camping — day use only. Seeking hookups — no electric or water hookups available. Planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake) (Brookville, IN), Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) (Brookville , IN), Caesar Creek Lake (Waynesville, OH).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)

Cell signal at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) (Brookville , IN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)

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Brookville , IN, IN★ 4 (1 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Tailwater #2 Shelter is located at the base of Brookville Lake Dam. 9136 SR101 Brookville, Indiana 47012 Visitors enjoy the accessibility to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and the river access offered by this site. Tailwater #2 Shelter is a day use are only.

Best for:AnglersSites:Tent
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
RestroomsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Looking for overnight camping — day use only✕ Seeking hookups — no electric or water hookups available✕ Planning to visit November through April — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

This is a day use area only

no overnight camping allowed

Reserve the pavilion in advance for group events and gatherings

Arrive early as this is a federal recreation area with high demand

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Summer Tanager, House Wren, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Box Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Painted Turtle

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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(765) 647-6701· Brookville Lake
Getting there →

From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Tailwater Recreation Area.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Brookville Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Brookville Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) cost per night?+
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) open?+
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)?+
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)?+
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) open, and what are check-in times?+
Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$35 /night★ 4 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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What season is Tailwater Shelter 2 (Brookville Lake) open?+
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Tailwater Shelter 1 (Brookville Lake)

Brookville, IN

From $35/night

Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)

Brookville , IN

From $35/night

Caesar Creek Lake

Waynesville, OH

From $35/night

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