- Monroe Lake Alerts (4)
- Beach Opening Delayed: Due to high water levels, the beaches at Monroe Lake’s Paynetown and Fairfax SRAs will not be open for swimming on Memorial Day weekend. Water levels at Monroe Lake are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Current data on the water level can be found here. Please check back here or on the Monroe Lake Facebook page for beach updates.
- Monroe Lake Closures (5/7/25): Marina, Lakeview Shelter, Twin Oaks Shelter, beach, and Activity Center at Paynetown SRA; Stillwater-Northfork Waterfowl Area, Friendship Road (from hunter check station to Gross Road), and McGowan Road (including the Stillwater Observation Platform); Beach at Fairfax SRA; Pine Grove SRA; Cartop SRA; Main boat ramp and access to Twin Herons Marina at Cutright SRA (high water ramp currently open). Check for updates on the Monroe Lake Facebook page.
- BLUE-GREEN ALGAE: Found in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
- BLACK VULTURES: Birds may damage your vehicle. Learn how.
- Description
Paynetown SRA, Fairfax SRA, Allen's Creek SRA, Cutright SRA, Moore's Creek SRA, Salt Creek SRA, Pine Grove SRA, Crooked Creek SRA
23,952 acres - 10,750 acres lake
Water safety matters! If you use one of our big reservoirs for swimming, fishing, boating, or skiing, check out Bobber the Water Dog, brought to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Activities
- Boating / 9 Launch Ramps
- Fishing / Ice Fishing
- Fishing Piers
- Gas Dock
- Hiking
- Hunting (Waterfowl Hunts)
- Interpretive Naturalist Services
- Marinas and Boat Rentals
- Nature Center
- Picnicking / Shelterhouse (Shelter Reservations)
- Playgrounds
- Swimming / 2 Beaches (Policy). Mobility mats for easy beach access are available at Paynetown & Fairfax SRAs.
- Waterskiing
Camping - See campground maps under Maps tab
- Electric / 226 sites
- Non-electric / 94 sites
- Camp Store (Seasonal)
- Dumping Station
INFORMATION
- Trails
For SRA locations, view the property map under the Maps tab.
For Trail Routes, view the Trails Map under the Maps tab.Paynetown State Recreation Area
- BlueBird Trail: 1.25 miles, loop, moderate
- Tree Trek Trail: 0.5 miles, loop, easy
- Whitetail Trail: 1 mile, out-and-back, moderate
Allens Creek State Recreation Area
- Turkey Trot Trail: 1.75 miles, out-and-back, moderate
Fairfax State Recreation Area
- Big Oak Trail and Evergreen Loop: 1.5 miles, loop, moderate
- Homestead Loop Trail: 1.8 miles, loop, moderate
- Quarry Extension Trail: 0.4 miles, out-and-back, easy
- Maps
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