Brownstown is located about 65 miles south of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and about 10 miles west of Seymour, Indiana. The population of this town in 2024 is approximately 3,019 people.
The town was named after a famous general, Jacob Brown, from the War of 1812. The Jackson County Courthouse, located in Brownstown, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
There are several campgrounds in the forests and hills surrounding Brownstown. One in particular is the Jackson-Washington campground in the Jackson-Washington State Forest, offering a more natural and rustic camping experience. This campground is less than 2 miles from the southeastern edge of Brownstown.
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Jackson-Washington State Forest
CLICK THE MAP IMAGE above for the location of the Jackson-Washington State Forest and campground photos.
PLEASE NOTE: The listings below were accurate from an earlier time, but likely do not reflect all the amenities offered at this campground. Many campground facilities add or remove campsites and amenities over time. We strongly recommend you visit the DNR website at the Jackson-Washington State Forest for all information, complete details and much more.
| Tent Camping |
 x60+ Primitive SitesxYouth Tent Camping |
| Other |
| xArchery RangexxBoat DocksxBoat RampsxxFishing Pier**xPets WelcomexxPicnic AreasxPicnic Shelters*xWater SpigotsxxPit Toilets |
| Things To Do |
| xArcheryxxBridle TrailsxBoating w/Electric Trolling xxMotor Only xChildren’s PlaygroundsxxFishing**xHiking TrailsxMountain Bike TrailsxxPicnicking |
| Special Info |
| * – Picnic Shelters – Contact DNR facility regarding the probability of Rental Fees. |
| ** – Fishing – Requires State License. |
This state forest is for primitive camping only. There are no hook-ups for RVs. We would suggest the nearby Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area for those who have RVs.
This state forest is a beautiful area, but not friendly to vehicle travel in some areas. In the higher elevations, some roads are very narrow, winding and steep, with deep ravines on both sides. We suggest extreme caution when driving on the roads in the higher elevations. In the campground areas, vehicle travel is much safer.
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Nearby Eats & Other Fixins’
| Chili’s Grill & Bar |  |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store |
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| Rails Craft Brew & Eatery | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza |  |
Nearby Attractions
| Brownstown Speedway | |
| Fort Vallonia | |
| Jackson County Community Theatre |
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| Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area |
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Also, we list 5 additional campgrounds within a 25-mile radius of Brownstown. All mileage numbers shown below are approximate.
The campgrounds are as follows:
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
– 7 miles
Vallonia, Indiana
Delaney Creek Park
– 17 miles
Scottsburg, Indiana
Scottsburg / Raintree Lake KOA Holiday
– 19 miles
Scottsburg, Indiana
Hardy Lake
– 20 miles
Scottsburg, Indiana
There is 1 unique facility (The Weary Traveler) 12 miles east of Brownstown,
near the I-65 and Hwy. 50 interchange at Seymour. This facility offers accommodations for RV travelers who are seeking a space generally for overnight stays. Click Here for Map.