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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:39PM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 567 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA FAYETTE UNION WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA FRANKLIN IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BUTLER CLINTON WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BLANCHESTER, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, CIRCLEVILLE, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, KENTON, KETTERING, LANCASTER, LANDEN, LEBANON, LIBERTY, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, OXFORD, PICKERINGTON, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WEST JEFFERSON, WILMINGTON, AND XENIA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 2:34PM EDT until August 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SVRILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana... Wayne County in east central Indiana... Union County in east central Indiana... Fayette County in east central Indiana... Western Preble County in west central Ohio... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of New Castle, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Richmond, Connersville, Eaton, Brookville, Centerville, Cambridge City, Liberty, Hagerstown, New Paris, Fountain City, Dublin, West College Corner, Glenwood, Franklin, Salem, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, and Bunker Hill. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 156. I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 11.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 12:05PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for 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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