JELLYSTONE PARK LAKE MONROE, IN
Bloomington, Indiana
📅 Date visited: 10/6/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in for RV & Tent sites is 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for Cabins. Check-out for RV & Tent sites is 12 p.m. and 11 a.m. for Cabins.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 9396 S Strain Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://jellystonelakemonroe.com/
📞 Phone: 812-814-3322
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP Red Carpet pull-thru site and paid an average of $81.48 per night. They do offer a military discount and other promo’s which cannot be combined.
🅿️ Site Used: 14
⌚ Length of Stay: 7 day’s
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily and Weekly.
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, performed well in and around the campground.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: All providers were comparable.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NW access was mostly clear.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: WiFi was available, and performance was average.
🛀 🏊🏻♂️ Facilities & Amenities: Pools (Closed for the Season), Water Park, Jumping Pillow, Gem Mining, Wagon Rides, Sports Courts (Basketball, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Horseshoes), Playground, Camp Store, Comfort Stations, Laundry Facilities, and Food Truck (Closed for the Season).
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~105 RV Sites, 14 Tent Sites and 12 Cabins.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: Yes
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, FHU 20/30/50 AMP.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned during reservation if locked (fee applies) or at check-in otherwise.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and directions to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: Yes, but not active.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; interior roads can be tight for larger units.
⛽ Gas: Shell (8 miles)
🛒 Grocery: Walmart (11 miles)
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
Kayaking, paddle-boarding & boating on Monroe Lake (1–3 miles) – Rent kayaks or paddleboards and explore Indiana’s largest reservoir with wooded shoreline and abundant wildlife.
Hiking trails & picnic areas in the surrounding forests (2–4 miles) – Choose among easy to moderate trails, shaded picnic spots and nature viewing along the lake’s edge.
Public beach access at Fairfax State Recreation Area (3 miles) – Relax by the water, swim (seasonally) and enjoy beach amenities.
Explore downtown Bloomington, Indiana (10–12 miles) – Wander local shops, restaurants and cultural spots after your lake adventures.
Visit the Charles C. Deam Wilderness in the Hoosier National Forest (15–20 miles) – A more remote, wild terrain for older kids or a quieter nature day trip.
✏️ General Feedback / Review: We stayed at Jellystone Park at Lake Monroe in Bloomington, Indiana, and it’s an excellent destination for families looking for a mix of relaxation and fun. The RV sites are spacious, level, and well-maintained, with full hookups and easy access for larger rigs. Cabins and tent options make it a great choice for all types of campers.
This family-friendly campground offers everything from swimming pools and water slides to themed weekends, wagon rides, mini-golf, and playgrounds—keeping kids entertained from morning to night. The staff are welcoming and attentive, and the park feels clean and secure.
Located just minutes from Lake Monroe and a short drive from downtown Bloomington, it’s the perfect base for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and boating. Evenings are peaceful, with a friendly community vibe ideal for campfires and relaxation after a full day of fun.
Overall, Jellystone Park at Lake Monroe delivers the perfect family camping experience in southern Indiana—a lively, well-run resort that blends comfort, nature, and nonstop entertainment.
