Salamonie River State Forest Horseman's Camp

Lagro, Indiana

About

Salamonie River State Forest was created as a demonstration riverside forest for the reclamation of eroded land. The state forest was established in the mid 1930's when local people assisted the state in purchasing the hilly land and bluffs along the Salamonie River. Most of the land's topsoil was eroded away, making reclamation of the area a major challenge. To deal with this challenge, a 200-member Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was created. The CCC designed and planned the forest and recreation facilities and opened a stone quarry. Several hundred acres of land were reforested and many recreation facilities were built, including Hominy Ridge Lake and the large stone shelter house that stands near the lake. Today, the forest encompasses 950 acres offering many recreational opportunities to visitors.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Primitive Campsites
• Full Hookup RV Sites
• Pull-Through Sites
• Back-In Sites
• Tent Sites
• Primitive Tent Sites
• Group Sites
• Seasonal Sites
• Monthly Sites
• Waterfront Sites

Local Attractions

• Salamonie Lake
• Hominy Ridge Lake
• Salamonie River