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State Park
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Saddle Lake Recreation Area
Tell City, IN
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- Operator website
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- Operator:Tell City Ranger District Front Office: 812-547-7051
- Email:SM.FS.R9HOFwebsite@usda.gov
- Address:Tell City, IN
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About
The Middle Fork of the Anderson River was the location of four flood control lakes. The only things that are still developed at Saddle Lake are a primitive campground, a hiking trail and a boat ramp. This scenic, somewhat remote lake is an excellent place to get away from crowds and you will often have the place to yourself.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (13)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Saddle Lake Recreation Area
Saddle Lake Loop
Indiana
2.6 mi636 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Mogan Ridge West
Indiana
10.5 mi1,388 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Mogan Ridge West Trail 3
Indiana
3.5 mi344 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Tipsaw Lake Trail
Indiana
5.3 mi807 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Tipsaw Trail 2
Indiana
0.1 mi
Trail
Tipsaw Trail 4
Indiana
0.2 mi89 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
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