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Indian Trail Camping Area

Indian Trail Camping Area offers five designated primitive camping sites across 13,503 acres of forested conservation land in northeast Dent County, with no water, electric, or restroom facilities available.

The area features 55 miles of gravel access roads, a shooting range, hiking trails, and a 35-acre lake (Blackwell Lake) accessible by vehicle; camping is limited to 14 consecutive days per 30-day period.

Located 12 miles northeast of Salem on Highway 19, the area is open 4 a. m. to 10 p. m. daily, though camping and hunting are permitted 24 hours a day.


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