Established Camping
Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area Campgrounds — Salamonie Lake
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There are 11 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 11 Alerts are In Effect
There are 11 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Water Level Alert (6/11/2025): The beach is closed to swimming until further notice due to the water level. Boaters should watch for floating debris and avoid shoreline areas. Water levels at Salamonie Lake are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District. Current data on the water level can be found here. Campgrounds, trails, nature center, and other facilities remain OPEN. For updates, please check back here or on the Salamonie Lake Facebook Page.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Found in lakes year-round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
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
Leased To DNR Reservoirs
Salamonie Reservoir
- 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.
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QUIET HOURS 11 P.M. TO 7 A.M.
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ALL LAKE DISTANCES LISTED ARE MEASURED FROM THE BEACH.
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A MARINA AND CAMPSTORE ARE ADJACENT TO THE MODERN CAMPGROUND.
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A BOAT RAMP AND FISH CLEANING STATION ARE CLOSE BY.
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AN OVERNIGHT BOAT MOORING AREA IS AVAILABLE IN THE MODERN CAMPGROUND.
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THE BEACH IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.
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MINIMUM AGE TO RENT A CAMPSITE IS 18 YEARS OF AGE.
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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.
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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.
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CAMPFIRES: FIRES MAY ONLY BE BUILT IN FIRE RINGS THAT ARE PROVIDED.
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EMERALD ASH BORER:
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CAMPING RECEIPT: YOUR RECEIPT WILL SERVE AS AN IN/OUT PASS FOR THE BALANCE OF STAY. ANNUAL PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE.
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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.
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LEASING CAMPSITES: LEASING OR SUB-LEASING CAMPSITES OR EQUIPMENT ON A SITE IS PROHIBITED.
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HORSEMEN'S CAMPGROUND: YOU MUST HAVE A HORSE TO CAMP IN THIS CAMPGROUND.
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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.
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ALCOHOL: ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN YOUTH CAMPING AREAS.
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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.
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MISSISSINEWA LAKE 25 MILES.
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OUABACHE STATE PARK 26 MILES.
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J.E. ROUSH FWA 11 Miles.
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Wabash 17 Miles.
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Huntington 15 Miles.
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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/
Location
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- 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
Drive Time
- 45 min from Fort Wayne
- 45 min from Fort Wayne
- 53 min from Kokomo
- 53 min from Kokomo
- 57 min from Muncie
- 57 min from Muncie
- 1 hr 43 min from Elkhart
- 1 hr 43 min from Elkhart
