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Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake

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Lost Bridge State Recreation Area is located near Andrews, Indiana, and features a landscape of rolling hills and wooded areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Campers can explore Salamonie Lake and the nearby Salamonie River State Forest, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

A 12,000-acre outdoor recreation property with a 2,855-acre lake for boating, swimming and fishing. The property features horse riding, hiking, mountain bike and snowmobile trails; campgrounds; interpretive (nature) center; 9,000-acre hunting area and marina. Special events and activities are offered for every season.
Map and Property Information on-line at: www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/salamonie_trail.pdf

CAMPGROUNDS: - PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OF SIX FEET OR LESS AND ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES.

QUIET HOURS 11 P.M. TO 7 A.M.
ALL LAKE DISTANCES LISTED ARE MEASURED FROM THE BEACH.
A MARINA AND CAMPSTORE ARE ADJACENT TO THE MODERN CAMPGROUND.
A BOAT RAMP AND FISH CLEANING STATION ARE CLOSE BY.
AN OVERNIGHT BOAT MOORING AREA IS AVAILABLE IN THE MODERN CAMPGROUND.
THE BEACH IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
MINIMUM AGE TO RENT A CAMPSITE IS 18 YEARS OF AGE.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS 2:00 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS 5:00 P.M. ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.
A PERSON MUST NOT OPERATE A MOTORIZED CART ON A DNR PROPERTY UNLESS HE/SHE HAS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND IS AT LEAST 65 YEARS OF AGE OR HAS A DISABILITY AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL GUIDELINES (WITH DOCUMENTATION AS EVIDENCE OF DISABILITY). THE CART MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT AS LISTED IN THE PROPERTY REGULATIONS AND CAN ONLY BE OPERATED IN THE CAMPGROUND.
CAMPFIRES: FIRES MAY ONLY BE BUILT IN FIRE RINGS THAT ARE PROVIDED.
EMERALD ASH BORER:
CAMPING RECEIPT: YOUR RECEIPT WILL SERVE AS AN IN/OUT PASS FOR THE BALANCE OF STAY. ANNUAL PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE.
CAMP SITE LIMITS: CAMPING GROUP CONSISTS OF AS MANY AS 6 PERSONS, NOT NECESSARILY RELATED. ONE MAIN CAMPING UNIT PER CAMPSITE WITH ONE ADDITIONAL TENT & ONE DINING FLY ARE PERMITTED PER SITE & SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY MANAGER'S DISCRETION. YOU MUST BE 18 TO RENT A SITE.
LEASING CAMPSITES: LEASING OR SUB-LEASING CAMPSITES OR EQUIPMENT ON A SITE IS PROHIBITED.
HORSEMEN'S CAMPGROUND: YOU MUST HAVE A HORSE TO CAMP IN THIS CAMPGROUND.
PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND: SITES DO NOT HAVE ELECTRICAL OR WATER HOOKUP. WATER IS AVAILABLE IN THE AREA. VAULT TOILET IN THE AREA. SHOWERHOUSE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
ALCOHOL: ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN YOUTH CAMPING AREAS.
FLOODING CLOSURES: FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE BEACH, HORSE TRAILS AND SOME CAMPSITES, MAY BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOLLOWING PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN. SALAMONIE IS A FLOOD CONTROL RESERVOIR THAT ACTS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES DOWNSTREAM. WATCH FOR FLOOD ALERTS.
MISSISSINEWA LAKE 25 MILES.
OUABACHE STATE PARK 26 MILES.
J.E. ROUSH FWA 11 Miles.
Wabash 17 Miles.
Huntington 15 Miles.
Marion 15 Miles.
Events are scheduled throughout the year but a few are highlighted here. Call the Interpretive Center at 260-468-2127 or The Visitor's Center at 260-468-2125. Some require preregistration. More information on-line at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2952.htm and www.in.gov/dnr/uwis/

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Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake is located in Indiana

Directions

FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH: I-69 TO EXIT 78 (SR5) TAKE SR5 NORTH TO SR124. WEST ON SR124 TO SR105 THEN NORTH 2 MILES TO ENTRANCE OF LOST BRIDGE WEST SRA. FROM THE EAST OR WEST: US 24 TO SR 105. SOUTH ON SR 105 EIGHT MILES TO ENTRANCE LOST BRIDGE WEST SRA.

Address

9214 Lost Bridge Rd W
Andrews, IN 46702

Coordinates

40.76651806 N
85.6275004 W

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45 min from Fort Wayne
53 min from Kokomo
57 min from Muncie
1 hr 43 min from Elkhart

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Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
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Cabins
Tent Cabin
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Erie N.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Awesome Place

This is one of the best parks we have been to in Indiana. We Volunteer all over our the USA at State Parks and National Forest. So we know what to look for. Friendly people to answer questions plenty to do. And affordable.

Sitea tent site near the water

Month of VisitJune

Burns G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

Lakeside Fun

The beach was clean and fun. Not very busy when we were there, which was nice. We stayed on Campsite 208. Nice size campsite, which good shade. The campsite did have a bigger than expected slope, but nothing horrible. Some campsite s looked amazing and others looked to be in major need of some TLC. Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower. It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if they forgot to bring some. Overall a great weekend.

Site208

Month of VisitJune

Cynthia K.

Legend

Reviewed May. 26, 2021

Typical State run campground

Typical state run campground. Some sites are very close together, while some offer a little more room. Sites 221- 243, 202-204 offer lake views. I say VIEWS, not access.

Sites 228& 232 have sites with good access to the lake. Scattered throughout the park are sites with 50amp service. Fill up on water at the water filling station before going to your site.

Modern restrooms that look like they've been updated in the last 10 years. The showers were great! No push button for the water. You can adjust the temp as well, which you often don't get. There was soap at the sink. Cleaning was iffy when we were there.

They also have the nicest pit toilets I've ever seen ANYWHERE! They didn't even smell.

Double dump station. Stay away from campsites 101& 102- these are right by the dump station.

One thing we didn't like was the lack of DNR presence. Occasionally, during the day they drove by. They didn't prevent people from parking anywhere they wanted. We had a bad camping neighbor on Sat night who had a party until 4am. No one broke it up.

Site232

Month of VisitMay

Kent F.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Nice campgrounds

Have stayed at this park twice and will go back again! Lots of sites with shade and sun. Well kept-up bath/shower facilities. QUIET!

Siteit's a secret

Month of VisitOctober

Shasta K.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2019

Incredible

A lot of the campsites were closed due to flooding but we managed to have a site that was untouched. During a walk, we stumbled down to the reservoir. The view was incredible and eye opening to my daughter who has never seen the effects of flooding. The site was awesome and we enjoyed our weekend stay.

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Randy R.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2019

DNR is nice

They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake

J C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2019

Need a good buddy site?

Site 191 and 196 share grassy areas.

bria M.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018

A Great Get away!!

I really enjoyed camping here!! We camped in a tent had a fire went hiking found little waterfalls and there is another part that allows horses!!

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J C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2018

If you have a boat, bring it too!

Water view sites reserve quickly. No full hook-up. Beach within the park. Comfort Stations are fairly clean. 3 playgrounds. some woodsy sites. Visit Pirate’s Cove Marina for supplies, wood, and boat rentals.

Caitlin W.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2018

3 falls trail

This is one of my first trails I went on that started my love for hiking. It's so short and simple but we loved it. There was so much to see. The little primitive sites across the street are even better. Definitely a place to check out.

Casse T.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

great campground

big campground with lots of nice sites. some with beautiful views of the water. clean restrooms. well maintained. tons of fun if you like the water. we will be going here again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hiking trails are available near Lost Bridge State Recreation Area?

The Lost Bridge State Recreation Area features short, simple hiking trails that are perfect for beginners and families. These trails offer diverse scenery with opportunities to discover small waterfalls and explore the natural surroundings. Across the street from the main camping area, you'll find primitive sites that connect to additional hiking paths. The trail system provides beautiful views of Salamonie Lake and the surrounding landscape. For equestrian enthusiasts, there's also a separate section of the recreation area that allows horseback riding on designated trails.

What amenities are available at Lost Bridge State Recreation Area campground?

Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground features clean restrooms and shower facilities that are well-maintained. There are three playgrounds throughout the park for children to enjoy. While there are no full hookup sites, some campsites do offer 50-amp electrical service. The campground has a marina where you can rent boats and purchase supplies and firewood. Water-view sites are available but tend to reserve quickly. There are also comfort stations, multiple camping areas including some woodsy sites, and a mix of shaded and sunny locations for different camping preferences.

How do Lost Bridge State Recreation Area and Salamonie Lake campgrounds compare?

Lost Bridge West is one of the camping areas at Salamonie Lake and stands out for its beautiful water views, particularly from sites 221-243 and 202-204, though actual lake access is best from sites 228 and 232. The campground offers a mix of site types—some close together and others more spacious, with both shady and sunny options available. Modern amenities include 50-amp service at scattered sites, clean comfort stations, and shower facilities. Like other Salamonie Lake campgrounds, Lost Bridge West provides access to the lake's recreational opportunities including the beach, marina (Pirate's Cove), and hiking trails. The campground is well-maintained, quiet, and affordable compared to other Indiana state parks.

Is there swimming available at Lost Bridge State Recreation Area?

Yes, Lost Bridge State Recreation Area has a public swimming beach within the park. The beach is clean and well-maintained, offering a refreshing place to cool off during hot summer days. It's typically not overcrowded, providing a pleasant swimming experience for visitors. The beach area is family-friendly and adds to the many recreational opportunities available at Salamonie Lake. For those staying at the campground, the beach is conveniently accessible and makes for a great daytime activity between camping adventures.

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