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Saddle Lake Rec. Area

usfs · IN

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  • fuel station6.3 mi

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About

This campground has 13 primitive campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hanger at each site. The Saddle Lake Recreation Area was one of four that was associated with flood control lakes built along the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. A boat ramp for the lake and a hiking trail are also available in this area. The scenic, somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you will often have the place to yourself.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    6.3 mi
  • grocery

    Nobles

    8.9 mi
  • trailhead

    Saddle Lake Trailhead

    1.0 mi
  • attraction

    Mary

    3.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    1.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SADDLE LAKE in Hoosier National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

  • IN
  • OPEN

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.