Natural swimming hole
Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA
Lake · Indiana
About this swimming hole
Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area's public swimming beach fronts 2,855-acre Salamonie Lake, a Corps-built flood-control reservoir between Wabash, Huntington, and Marion. The beach sits among the lake's campgrounds, marina, and trailheads. A year-round blue-green algae advisory applies: swimming is permitted, but shower with warm soapy water afterward.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | mid 70s to 80 in summer |
| Depth | lake swimming |
| Best season | June-August |
| Fees | State recreation area entrance fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | SRA lots at 9214 Lost Bridge Rd W |
| Amenities | swim beach, campground, marina, boat ramps, trails, nature center |
| County | Huntington County |
| Nearest town | Andrews |
| Safety notes | year-round blue-green algae advisory (avoid algae contact; shower after swimming); no lifeguard; boat traffic |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA?
Yes — Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA is listed as a natural swimming spot in Indiana. Reported water temperature: mid 70s to 80 in summer. Heads-up: year-round blue-green algae advisory (avoid algae contact; shower after swimming); no lifeguard; boat traffic. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA require reservations?
No reservations are required at Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA?
Reported fee info: State recreation area entrance fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Salamonie Lake beach, Lost Bridge West SRA?
The best season is typically June-August.