Indian Trail State Forest Lake gives you public access to the water in Salem, MO. St. Louis is the nearest big city, about 88 miles away. If it's full, Dillards Access in Steelville is 7.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Salem, MO |
| Water | Forest Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Indian Trail State Forest Lake, check closures with Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Indian Trail State Forest Lake is in Salem, Missouri. We only have the map location of Indian Trail State Forest Lake from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Forest Lake, in Salem.
We have no fee details for Indian Trail State Forest Lake, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Indian Trail State Forest Lake. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Scotia Canoe Launch in Steelville, about 22 miles away.
Dillards Access in Steelville (7.3 miles), MO V in Steelville (10 miles) and Ziske Lake in Salem (11 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby