Tailwater Shelter 1
This is a day-use shelter only. No overnight camping is permitted at this site. The shelter can be reserved for day-use events through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 8:58PM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Warren. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers, along with embedded thunderstorms will continue to move through the region tonight. Several locations have already received 1.5" to 2.0" of rain through the evening hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2.0" are possible overnight, which could result in areas of high water and localized flash flooding.
About
Tailwater Shelter 1 is a reservable day-use picnic shelter managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Brookville Lake. Located at the base of the dam, the shelter provides access to cold water trout fishing in the tailwater and river access to the Whitewater River. The facility includes electric plug-ins, a water spigot and fountain, and a cooking grill. The area features a modern indoor restroom, volleyball court, and nearby playground with 98 parking spaces. Visitors enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and rafting in the Whitewater River directly below the dam. Note that this is strictly a day-use facility with no overnight camping allowed. For camping at Brookville Lake, visitors should consider Quakertown State Recreation Area or Mounds State Recreation Area.
Directions
From I-74 head west on Highway 52 for 15 miles to Brookville. Continue to State Route 101 North following signs to the Tailwater.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (765) 647-6701 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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