Bloomington · Monroe County, IN
Outdoors in Bloomington
Scout analyzed 57 Bloomington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
57
Matches
9
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Switchyard Park
Outdoors
Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Outdoors
McCormick's Creek State Park
Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.
Outdoors
Karst Farm Park
Recreation area with athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a splash pad, plus a dog park.
Outdoors
Yellowwood State Forest
Pine forest with a lake offers camping, fishing, hunting, hiking & (permit-required) gold panning.
Outdoors
Lower Cascades Park
Green space with an extensive fully accessible playground, picnic shelters & a paved trail.
Outdoors
Spring Mill State Park
Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.
Outdoors
Leonard Springs Nature Park
Outdoors
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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