RV rental Salamonie Lake Dam, IN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Salamonie Lake Dam, IN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Salamonie Lake Dam was constructed in 1966 in Indiana to impound the Salamonie River and provide flood control for downstream towns, and it formed the large Salamonie Lake. The dam was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the lake is now managed by the Department of Natural Resources.
The lake is located between the cities of Wabash and Huntington, just a short drive southwest from the large City of Fort Wayne.
Salamonie Lake Dam is a popular area for recreational activities, such as boating, swimming, and fishing, plus there are several recreation areas surrounding the lake. At the north end, next to the dam, is Salamonie River State Forest, with a campground and easy access to the lake.
In various areas, you’ll find a variety of things to do, including volleyball and basketball pitches, hiking trails, a nature center, picnic sites, and an amphitheater. When you book an RV in Wabash County, you will be in reach of several lakes, state parks, and forests to explore.
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Getting Outdoors
Around the lake are numerous trails, and at the Lost Bridge Campground, there are four short, easy trails to help you discover specific areas and habitats. Also starting and ending near the campground is the 14-mile Bloodroot Trail. This loop trail is great for a two-day hike, as there are several campsites along the route, some with beautiful views over Salamonie Lake Dam. The trail is rated as moderate, so it may not be suitable for younger family members, but it is well-marked, and your four-legged friends can come along too.At the north end of Salamonie Lake, near Salamonie Lake Dam is the Kokiwanee Nature Preserve Trail, a 1.5-mile loop that passes Kissing Falls along the way. The route can be extended if required by combining some of the other trails this links with.Salamonie Lake Dam is perfect for boating, with five boat ramps, a marina at Pirate’s Cove near the campground, and ample inlets and coves to explore along the lakeshore. Boat rental is available at Pirate’s Cove Marina, with a range of boats including kayaks, pontoon boats, fishing boats, and party barges.For anglers, Salamonie Lake offers a great opportunity to fish a large and well-stocked lake, plus ice-fishing in the winter. A number of fish species are available in large numbers, including white crappie, channel catfish, white bass and walleye. Camp in an RV near Wabash and the Salamonie Lake Dam area is easy to explore and right on your doorstep.Camping at Salamonie Lake DamCamping at Salamonie Lake Dam is available at Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, where you can find a modern campground with full hookup campsites. The campground has plenty of sites to choose from, many with fantastic views of the lake and it’s a great location for RV camping at state parks. Sites cannot be reserved but are on a first-come, first-served basis. This modern site has restrooms with showers and pit toilets. There’s plenty to do here as well, with a swimming beach just a short walk away, a playground, an interpretative center, and easy access to hiking trails.If you’d rather not camp at Salamonie Lake Dam, there are many campgrounds nearby, including the Wabash City RV Park, just on the edge of the city. Electrical and water connections are available, and the campground can accommodate your large rental RV. There are no restrooms or showers on-site, so you will be relying on your rental RV’s facilities.
Exploring the Area
If you are camping with an RV at the lake campground, there are several local businesses that provide groceries and supplies, plus the marina has a small store and sells firewood. The closest town with better facilities is Lagro, a few miles north of the campground, near the dam.Just east of Lagro is Huntington, and worth a visit is the Forks of the Wabash Historic Park. Here, you’ll find a tribute to the Miami Indians that livid here when French settlers first arrived around the year 1700. The site is located along the banks of the Wabash River, and a gentle stroll will take you to three historic buildings dating back to the early 1800s. The Nuck Log House is a pioneer house built by the German Nuck family around 1847; the Pioneer Schoolhouse is a reconstructed building that has been furnished as a 1800s schoolhouse. Last, the Chief’s House is a timber-clad home that was built in 1834 to hold treaty negotiations.If you’d like to learn a little about the local history, then the Huntington County Historical Museum should be on your list of places to visit. The museum traces the history of the area from prehistoric times, through the Miami Indians right up to the present day.
My experience was great and Brody was super communicative and responsive. The trailer had everything we needed including wifi. It was clean, comfortable and was set up and ready to go when I arrived. I will be renting from this family again! 5 STARS!