Horseman’s Campground to see repairs after May tornado damage

State legislators say that the funds will be available to repair the tornado damages to the Horseman’s Campground at Brown County State Park.

State Sen. Eric Koch and State Rep. Dave Hall announced recently that the state budget committee had approved the expenditure to repair the damage from the May 16th tornado. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources requested transferring just over $925 thousand in unused repair and rehabilitation funds to the project.

Koch and Hall both supported the request to transfer the funds in a letter to the committee. Koch said that Horseman’s Campground is very important to the park, bringing in $320,000 annually in revenue. The campground allows people to bring their horses to the park, providing support specifically for campers with horses such as tie-ups and trails. Hall called the camp an unique part of Brown County.

Both legislators are Republicans whose districts include Brown County.

May 16th tornado damage photo courtesy of Brown County State Park.