North Indiana April 15 , Bloodroot Trail

**riverjoe** · 03-16-2016, 11:42

Here is map to campsite # 2 . NOTE exit 78 now 278 since 69 got lengthened .Note 2 Look for yellow pipe if you want shortcut , otherwise hike about 1.5 miles further .

JSalamonie Lake Indiana . Showing exact campsight and Warren exit 278 on I 69

Red = non interstate automobile .
Blue = foot power to campsight
Green = boat to campsight

Parking lot
Follow red path to small lot for foot traffic parking .
Do not take the last left but go straight down 700 W to boat ramp and boat ramp parking if you elect to come by boat .

Topo of the same trail . Black line is the designated trail . Blue line is the shortcut behind the yellow pipe gate .

**Big Flounder** · 03-16-2016, 23:18

Being new to this group hang stuff, any suggestions on what to bring? I mean the usual camping gear and stuff I understand, but anything us rookies might easily overlook?

**riverjoe** · 03-16-2016, 23:55

Do you play any musical instruments?

Seriously I can't think of anything special, just plenty of water or a filter. Same stuff you'd always take .
Just be sure to look for the yellow pipe on the correct trail. If you follow the designated Blood root trail it adds a mile and a half to your hike. Actually one or two guys do elect to take the scenic route just because they enjoy hiking with full gear .even though it's a short hike there are a few hills .

**JasonACraft** · 03-17-2016, 09:25

Originally Posted by riverjoe

Do you play any musical instruments?

...anyone? I'm not setup for trail instruments, but I am a rhythm section and accompaniment for many people. Depending on what anyone else may bring (lead) I may be able to bring a piece or two...

**Big Flounder** · 03-17-2016, 23:11

I've got a harmonica out in the shop but I don't know how to do anything except make noise with it. Probably be best for all involved if I leave it at home. Lol!

**Thistle** · 03-20-2016, 02:26

Did they ever get a new picnic table for campsite #2?

**indiver** · 03-20-2016, 08:40

I was there a month ago and there are 2 picnic tables at site #2. The site is first come first serve so that always makes me nervous. There are only 2 sites that are walk in.

**david14** · 03-20-2016, 15:40

I hope to make this hang of it doesn't get to cold at night. Just checked of site 2 looks good. Water looks a little low in the lake.Attachment 127074 Attachment 127074

**riverjoe** · 03-21-2016, 08:41

Sometimes there is no lake , just a river , depending on when they close the dam . One camp I was at Mule was playing a diggerydoo made out of PVC . Don't see that everyday .

**riverjoe** · 03-21-2016, 08:45

Originally Posted by indiver

I was there a month ago and there are 2 picnic tables at site #2. The site is first come first serve so that always makes me nervous. There are only 2 sites that are walk in.

I usually try and get there early Friday or even Thursday to put my money in the pipe . So far nobody has beat me . Even if they did the peninsula is about 4 acres or so Id just set up on the other side with no picnic table .