Fairfax Ramp gives you public access to the water on Salt Creek in Smithville-Sanders, IN. Indianapolis is the nearest big city, about 55 miles away. If it's full, Allens Creek Boat Ramp in Smithville-Sanders is 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Smithville-Sanders, IN |
| Water | Salt Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Smithville-Sanders: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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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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Fairfax Ramp is in Smithville-Sanders, Indiana. Open the map link to see where Fairfax Ramp sits on the shore.
Fairfax Ramp is on Salt Creek.
We don't have fee information for Fairfax Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Fairfax Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Cartop in Bloomington, about 6.1 miles away.
Allens Creek Boat Ramp in Smithville-Sanders (2.5 miles), Moore's Creek Ramp in Smithville-Sanders (4.2 miles) and Moores Creek Ramp in Smithville-Sanders (4.4 miles).
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