Gardner Lake Access
Gardner Lake Access
Gardner Lake Boat Launch in Salem offers a concrete ramp with 54 paved parking spaces and fixed concrete docks, making it accessible for trailered boats year-round.
The facility features a 6 mph speed limit from sunset to 8 am, seasonal chemical toilets, and is ADA accessible. Note that a lake drawdown is scheduled from October 25, 2025 to February 25, 2026, and hydrilla has been recently found in the waterbody.
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