Backwaters of Lake Monroe
Lake Monroe is Indiana’s largest lake with over 10,750 surface areas of reservoir. This does not include the fantastic Salt Creek upstream of the lake. The North Fork of Salt Creek upstream of Lake Monroe provides wild backwater/wildlife refuge paddling experience with low current, good fishing and abundant wildlife. All of this within 20 minutes of Bloomington or 20 minutes from Brown County State Park.
This is arguably, the best wild backwaters in Indiana for wildlife viewing. There are 2 bald eagle nesst along the NF of Salt Creek, and the eagles will generally pose for a photo op. Our trips here range from a minimum of 3.5 hours to overnight trips. Longer trips of 6 hours or more are encouraged so you can see more of the backwaters of Lake Monroe.
North Fork Salt Creek from Friendship Landing to Pine Grove Landing
The North Fork of Salt Creek winds between Monroe and Brown Counties and through Yellowwood State Forest, Morgan Monroe State Forest. This trip features good fishing, nesting bald eagles and opportunities for wildlife photography on a relaxing voyage. Trips range from 3.5 to 5 hours. This is the most convenient trip (closest) to Brown County State Park and Bloomington. Wear shoes that can get wet/muddy as our launch point is “unimproved” (often muddy). Bring 2 liters of water each. 
***Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 3
Duration: 3.5 – 5 hours
Wilderness Experience: 1-3
Age Suitability: (9 – senior)
Upper North Salt Creek
Between Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana and Deer Run Park in Nashville This trip is only possible in the early season, as past the end of June it is too low to navigate. Currently there are to many trees down in the creek t run this stretch.
The upper reaches are relatively swift from Nashville to Green River Valley Bridge in Yellowwood State Forest. There are log jams to portage on this stretch.
Due to the seasonality of the water flows this trip can only be done April through mid-June and by appointment only.
Brown County State Park Covered Bridge to Nashville Landing
Challenge Level: 2
Wilderness Experience: 2
Age Suitability: 12 years and up
Shuttle Only: $50
Nashville Landing to Green Valley Landing
Wilderness Experience: 2
Age Suitability: 12 years and up
Shuttle Only: $50
Green Valley Landing to Dubois Ridge Landing
Currently too many log jams
Challenge Level: 3
Duration: 3 hours
Age Suitability: 10 years and up
Shuttle Only: $40
