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Facts about (Monroe Lake):
Overview ofMonroe Lake- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Lake Monroe (actually an artificial reservoir) is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The lake is the largest in Indiana with 10,750 acres (44 km) of water spread over the counties of Monroe and Brown. It is also home to 13,202 acres (53 km) of protected forest and three recreational areas (Fairfax, Hardin Ridge, and Paynetown). Indiana's only federally protected U.S. Wilderness Area, the 13,000-acre (53 km2) Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, is located on the south shore. The pool elevation (above sea level) is about 538 ft (164 m) year-round. During colder winters, limited ice fishing is available on protected backwater portions of the reservoir. Rock musician John Mellencamp is a native of the area, and resides on the shore of the lake. The largest marina situated on the lake is the Fourwinds Resort and Marina with over 800 boats. The reservoir provides abundant fishing throughout the year, and recreational opportunities such as boating and water skiing attract visitors from throughout Indiana and the Midwest.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Monroe Lake):
Activities and Facilities : Boating , 9 Launch Ramps, Fishing , Ice Fishing, Fishing Piers, Fourwinds Resort & Marina, Gas Dock, Hiking, Hunting (Waterfowl Hunts), Interpretive Naturalist Services (Seasonal), Nature Center, Picnicking , Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations), Playgrounds, Rental - Fishing Boats, Pontoons (o Lake Monroe Boat Rental o Pleasure Craft Marina o Fourwinds Boat Rental), Swimming , 2 Beaches (Policy), Waterskiing, Camping : Electric , 226 sites, Non-electric , 94 sites, Camp Store (Seasonal), Dumping Station.
Contact Information:
Address:4850 South State Road 446 Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone No:(812) 837-9546
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