Paynetown
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Is Paynetown open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Hoosier National Forest. It doesn't name Paynetown, so check the source for the area it covers.
Firewood Permits
Agency closure covering Hoosier National Forest · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-05 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Rainbow Lake Area Closure
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-03 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect
Agency alert covering Hoosier National Forest · Order 09-12-25-04 · USFS · Hoosier National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Hoosier National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
This recreation area is part of Monroe Lake
Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Paynetown
Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
37° / 21°
11 wet · 4 snow
Feb
42° / 23°
10 wet · 3 snow
Mar
52° / 32°
11 wet · 1 snow
Apr
64° / 42°
12 wet
May
74° / 53°
13 wet
Jun
82° / 62°
11 wet
Jul
85° / 65°
10 wet
Aug
85° / 64°
8 wet
Sep
78° / 56°
7 wet
Oct
66° / 44°
9 wet
Nov
53° / 34°
10 wet · 1 snow
Dec
41° / 26°
11 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bloomington Indiana Univ, IN, 7.8 mi away at 830 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Lake Monroe
~5 min drive
Lake Monroe is a 11-acre lake near Bloomington, Indiana, at about 544 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Starve Hollow Lake
~46 min drive
Starve Hollow Lake is a 118-acre reservoir in Indiana.
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East Fork White River
~38 min drive
East Fork White River is a river in Indiana.
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Griffy Reservoir
~16 min drive
Griffy Reservoir is a reservoir near Bloomington, Indiana, at about 631 feet.
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Cagles Mill Lake
~1h 2m drive
Cagles Mill Lake is a 1,502-acre reservoir in Indiana.
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Ogle Lake
~20 min drive
Ogle Lake is a 22-acre lake near Nashville, Indiana, at about 714 feet. It is managed by the state park agency.
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Hardy Lake
~1h 18m drive
Hardy Lake is a 726-acre reservoir in Indiana.
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Sheeks Lake
~36 min drive
Sheeks Lake is a 15-acre lake near Mitchell, Indiana, at about 636 feet.
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Grouse Ridge Lake
~37 min drive
Grouse Ridge Lake is a 7-acre lake in Indiana, at about 659 feet.
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Noblitt Lake
~38 min drive
Noblitt Lake is a 12-acre lake near Columbus, Indiana, at about 626 feet.
