Fairfax State Recreation Area

Serene

What a lovely place to while away the hours. We paid $7 to park and it was worth it. Such a beautiful, well maintained park and lake.

Nice Beach

This is a gem of a beach, not extra muddy, depends on the day on how busy it is. Fishing area is further away from the swimmers and the boating area is further out. Right next to the fourwinds. This ...

decent beach, closed most of Summer 2019 due to flooding

this is a decent beach for the midwest, plenty of space. Unfortunately it's been closed for most of the summer due to high water. Even the parking lot was submerged just a few weeks ago. Call the DNR ...

Great beach in southern Indiana

I have lived in Indianapolis my entire life, and never heard of Fairfax State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake. From what I understand, it's even fairly well-kept secret from the locals. My friend visit...

I Call It "Hoosier Beach"

During the summers my kiddos and I are here more than anywhere else. It's the best lake beach I've ever been on. We love to pack snacks, cooler, the canopy and our puppy and hit the beach for an after...