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The Lagro/Tailwater boat ramp provides convenient access to both Salamonie Lake and the tailwater area below the dam via County Road 600. This Corps of Engineers-managed site features a concrete boat ramp, group picnic shelter, and playground, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The site includes both upper parking lots for basin access and a lower parking lot for easy river access, accommodating various launch preferences.
Paddlers using this site can explore scenic attractions including Hanging Rock, located about 2 miles downstream from the dam, and the historic Old Canal Locks at Lagro. The tailwater area offers flowing water conditions typical of dam-controlled rivers, while the lake proper (completed in 1966) provides calmer paddling options. With five concrete ramps available across Salamonie Lake, this access point is well-developed for recreational boating, though note that the Dora ramp is the deepest option and remains accessible year-round through winter pool levels.