Business Days & Hours
We are open daily from dawn to dusk, however, there may be days that the Nature Preserve is closed for special events. PLEASE check our Trail Status before visiting.
Car Parking Only
Sorry! No RVs, campers or trailers. We have limited parking space.
Directions to GBCNP
Google Map: Gnaw Bone Camp Inc.
Apple Map: Gnaw Bone Camp
Waze Map: Gnaw Bone Camp Inc
From Nashville, IN: go East on State Road 46 for approximately 3 miles. Turn South (right) onto State Road 135 S. Drive ~2 miles and look for Gnaw Bone Camp sign on left side of road with a gravel drive.
From Columbus, IN, the intersection of I-65 and SR 46: go West on State Road 46 for approximately 13 miles. Turn South (left) onto State Road 135 S. Drive ~2 miles and look for Gnaw Bone Camp sign on left side of road with a gravel drive.
Day-Use Trail Fee $5
$5 per person. Payable in cash or Zelle.
All Visitors are required to sign-in upon arrival and acknowledge the Liability Waiver (see bottom of page)
Our trails are designed for hiking and backcountry bicycle riding only.
Pedal-assist eBikes are welcome.
No ATVs.
No overnight camping.
Dog Friendly
Our canine visitors are welcome if they are friendly with other people and dogs. They also must be controlled to prevent wildlife harassment.
Dog owners must be responsible for cleaning up pet waste immediately.
Bathrooms
Limited bathroom facilities are available seasonally May-October.
November-April all facilities are CLOSED
Lakes
Please enjoy the beauty of our small lakes from the shore as you walk the trails.
No swimming or fishing
Pack it out
Please take your trash with you when you leave.
Picnic tables
Picnic tables are available for use.
Ticks & Biting insects
Ticks, chiggers, and other biting or stinging insects are prevalent in Brown County during warmer months of the year. We recommend tick prevention for you, your family, and your dog.
WARNING: Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to, or death of, a participant in agritourism activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other participants to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You are assuming the risk of participating in the agritourism activity.