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Does Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge Allow EV Charging?

Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Nashville, Indiana.

Location

1405 State Road 46 W

Nashville, IN 47448

EV Charging Policy

Verified by official park websiteSource:in.govLast checked Sep 2026
EV Charging Stations Available
A Tesla charging station with 2 Tesla ports and 1 universal port will be installed at the Abe Martin Lodge this summer.

Indiana's biggest state park keeps its chargers at the lodge, not the campground. Back in 2016 the state announced a Tesla charging station for the Abe Martin Lodge with 2 Tesla ports and 1 universal port, and Tesla's destination map now lists the lodge with free Level 2 charging for guests, so the plan clearly landed. Whether that universal J1772 port is still in service is a fair question for the front desk. The lodge itself dates to the 1930s, hand-hewn stone and oak named for Kin Hubbard's backwoods cartoon philosopher, and it sits a short drive from Brown County State Park's campgrounds and a few more miles from the galleries of Nashville, Indiana. The nearest DC fast charging is in Columbus, about 14 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger stations. Bloomington is another option at roughly 15 miles, with Tesla Supercharger, EV Connect, and ChargePoint. The park runs to nearly 16,000 acres of ridges and fall color, and October weekends clog State Road 46, so a slow charge at the lodge beats sitting in that line.

DC Fast Charging Near Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge

  • Columbus
    14 mi
    Tesla Supercharger
  • Bloomington
    15 mi
    Tesla SuperchargerEV ConnectChargePoint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, though not at your campsite. Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge has dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Bring your SAE J1772 adapter, since most park chargers aren't on the NACS Tesla plug style yet. Whether that universal J1772 port is still in service is a fair question for the front desk.

Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge has dedicated EV charging stations rather than campsite-level hookups. Dedicated park chargers are typically Level 2 (J1772 connector), which is compatible with most EVs. Expect to add 20 to 30 miles of range per hour. The lodge itself dates to the 1930s, hand-hewn stone and oak named for Kin Hubbard's backwoods cartoon philosopher, and it sits a short drive from Brown County State Park's campgrounds and a few more miles from the galleries of Nashville, Indiana.

Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge has on-site EV charging stations, which may be all you need. But if you're looking for DC fast charging or need more power than the park's chargers provide, here's what's nearby. The nearest DC fast charging is in Columbus, about 14 miles away, with Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Bloomington is about 15 miles away with Tesla Supercharger, EV Connect, and ChargePoint. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.

Mostly, yes. Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge doesn't allow charging at individual campsites, but they do have dedicated EV charging stations on the property. Whether that universal J1772 port is still in service is a fair question for the front desk.

It depends. Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge has dedicated EV charging stations, but campsite charging is not allowed. Whether you can leave your vehicle at the charging station overnight depends on the park's specific rules. Ask at check-in to avoid any surprises. The lodge itself dates to the 1930s, hand-hewn stone and oak named for Kin Hubbard's backwoods cartoon philosopher, and it sits a short drive from Brown County State Park's campgrounds and a few more miles from the galleries of Nashville, Indiana.

Brown County State Park / Abe Martin Lodge has dedicated EV charging stations on the property, though we don't have the exact count. Contact the park for current availability and whether reservations are needed.

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