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Valley Branch Retreat
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Brown County, Zip Lake |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This year-round retreat offers a wide variety of activites that range from paintball, a zip line course, mountain bike rentals and hiking trails plus year-round (weather permitting) guided ATV and buggy tours. The property is located just a few hours from Chicago and an hour south of Indianapolis, making it a perfect destination for a weekend getaway.
Camping is permitted and the property features both primitive and full hookup sites. The property also has ten furnished cabins that come with an air conditioner, microwave, hot plate, refrigerator, fire rings and picnic tables.
Note that the ATV trails are not open to the general public for riding, only for guests taking the guided tour or camping on the property. Reservations for tours are required.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | open daily, weather permitting | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | ||
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmet provided with tour, guest must bring closed toed shoes |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($69.00 per rider) Sunset Tour - $69/person, Ridge Runner Tour - $96/person, Adventure Tour - $179/person, Hillclimb Cemetary Tour - $86/person. Call for group rates. |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $24.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Electric and water hookups - $28/night, full hookups - $30/night. Cabin rentals range from $60-$70/night, based on four guests. Additional guests are $12/each. |
| Comment | Guests can bring own ATV but must be a utility model without a hand cluch and 600cc or less. Cost is 50% off posted rate, single riding and must follow trail guides. Call for mountain bike, paintball and zipline fees. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Nashville, IN | ||
| Address | 2620 Valley Branch Road, Nashville, IN 47448 | ||
| From: Indianapolis, IN
1) Take I-65 south to exit 68 2) Turn right (west) onto SR-46, continue 10.4 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto Valley Branch Road, continue 2.6 miles 4) Resort entrance is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Valley Branch Retreat 2620 Valley Branch Road Nashville, IN 47448 (812) 988-7750 info@explorebrowncounty.com explorebrowncounty.com |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,000 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 700 to 850 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Gnaw Mart (812) 988-4575 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Gnaw Mart (812) 988-4575 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Gnaw Mart (812) 988-4575 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS