# Brown County State Park Winter Snow Hikes & Abe Martin Lodge > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Brown County State Park & Abe Martin Lodge, 1801 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448 - Ages: All ages (Winter hiking and scenic drives for all ages; Abe Martin indoor waterpark for registered guests and day pass holders) - Price: $7 per in-state vehicle gate admission; $9 out-of-state vehicle; Waterpark passes available for lodge guests and visitors - Organizer: Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Official page: https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/brown-county-state-park/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/brown-county-state-park-winter-snow-hikes-and-abe-martin-lodge--listing-1c9d2fa628056016ebe8adbf ## About Nicknamed the 'Little Smokies' of the Midwest, Brown County State Park encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, deep forested ravines, and scenic vistas just south of the Indianapolis metro area. In the winter season, a quiet hush falls over the park as snow blankets the rolling topography, making it an extraordinary regional day trip for Central Indiana families. Visitors can drive up to Hesitation Point and the 90-foot West Lookout Tower for breathtaking panoramic views of snow-covered ridges stretching across the horizon. After exploring scenic winter trails around Ogle Lake, families can warm up inside the historic timber-frame Abe Martin Lodge, where roaring stone fireplaces in the lobby offer cozy relaxation. Inside the lodge, the 12,000-square-foot indoor waterpark features a zero-depth water playground, water volleyball, and a twisting water slide that provides hours of tropical warmth. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved parking and scenic overlooks are fully accessible; Abe Martin Lodge is step-free with elevator service; paved trail sections around the lodge accommodate strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Historic Abe Martin Lodge features comfortable leather sofas beside giant stone hearths, plus heated family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; scenic drives and gentle nature trails suit families with young children, while the indoor waterpark delights toddlers to teens. • Sensory Tips: Grand, sweeping winter vistas and peaceful woodland acoustics; the lodge lobby provides a warm, fragrant cedar-wood sensory haven from the winter cold. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Brown County State Park Autumn Vista & Family Ridge Hike](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/brown-county-state-park-autumn-vista-and-family-ridge-hike--listing-612470fe7532ab9486799b50) — Open on its own schedule · Brown County State Park, Nashville · All ages · From $7 · checked Nov 5. 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