Salamonie Lake

05/06/2026

Salamonie Lake staff are busy preparing recreation areas for you to visit this spring. Courtesy docks have been installed at Lost Bridge West and East, Mt. Etna, Dora and Mt. Hope Recreation Areas. The fish cleaning station and bath houses 1 and 3 are fully open as well.

Official page for Indiana State Parks. Find a park, book camping and inns reservations, buy annual passes, learn about events.

04/30/2026

A huge congratulations to Salamonie Lake’s Waste Water Treatment Operator, Brett Fisher, on receiving the State Parks Field Employee of the Year Award! A well-deserved honor that reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment. Awesome job, Brett!

https://on.IN.gov/salamonielake

04/14/2026

Spring 2026 improvement projects: The Wildlife Management Pond in Lost Bridge West is currently undergoing renovations. The pond is being drained and reshaped with repair to the water control structures. Built for wildlife habitat and fishing opportunities more than 30 years ago, these improvements will ensure future enjoyment and new life for the pond. Stop in the property office to ask about other fishing opportunities. One popular location is to the right (east) of Salamonie's beach. on.IN.gov/salamonielake

04/04/2026

Just a few more hours remain to enter the Tree Trail Trot at the reduced $20 price. Grab a friend and register today. https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Andrews/TreeTrailTrot to get more information.

03/25/2026

Just a couple weeks left until the pre-order deadline.

Don't forget to order your trees from our UWIN Native Plant Sale!
Order online: https://lafontainelions.com/shop (online shopping ends April 7)
or check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/upper-wabash-invasives-network/native-tree-and-plant-sale?authuser=0

02/23/2026

Last call, register before February 28, 2026 to join us for the Cowboy Gathering at the Salamonie Interpretive Center. Enjoy fellowship, food, and reminiscing about 20 years of Rider's Rendezvous/Rider's Reunion events. Call 260-468-2127 or email trody at dnr.in.gov to reserve a space before we fill up. https://on.IN.gov/salamonielake

02/10/2026

Update 2/9/2026: The Salamonie Lake snowmobile trails are closed due to warming temperatures and melting snow.

Send a message to learn more

02/05/2026

The Happy Little 5K is a Bob Ross themed race where you choose where and how to race! 🌳

No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or roll - you pick the pace and the place, anywhere outdoors! Everyone who participates gets a Happy Little T-shirt, sticker, a commemorative bib number and finisher's medal. The race funds go towards natural resource management in Indiana State Parks.

Sign up for the race today at runsignup.com/happytrees

01/27/2026

Update at Salamonie Lake: The snowmobile trails are being opened for the weekend. Use extreme caution because all of the trail mileage has not been checked for hazards. It is suggested that visitors only ride the trails in daylight hours for best visibility of trail blockages and conditions.

01/23/2026

Eagle Watch at Salamonie Lake on February 14!

To register, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127 or [email protected]. Advance registration is required.

Meet at the interpretive center for a program about eagles and meet a live bird of prey. Then tour some of the areas where eagles are often viewed. Hotdogs and treats will be available for free will donation, sponsored by Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Meet one of Salamonie Lake's Raptor Center residents.

Participants should dress for the weather; if available, bring binoculars, cameras, and spotting scopes. Shared visual aids will also be available onsite.
More details at on.IN.gov/salamonielake or by calling to register.

Alt Text:
Eagle Watch
Salamonie Lake February 14, 2026 4:00p.m. until dusk
Upper Wabash Interpretive Services Salamonie Interpretive Center, 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, IN 46702. 260-468-2127. To register, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Advance registration is required.
Meet at the interpretive center for a program about eagles and meet a live bird of prey. Then tour some of the areas where eagles are often viewed. Hotdogs and treats will be available for free will donation, sponsored by Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Meet one of Salamonie Lake's Raptor Center residents.
Participants should dress for the weather; if available, bring binoculars, cameras, and spotting scopes. Shared visual aids will also be available onsite. Be sure to have plenty of fuel in your gas tank. We will caravan. There will be some walking. Those who need accessible parking should request it upon registration. DNR Logo, State Park Logo, Friends Group Logo.