Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:56 PM)
- Water temp
- 78°F
- Water level
- 17.03 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Salt Creek
Updated 53 min agoSource: USGS station 03372500 — SALT CREEK NEAR HARRODSBURG, IN · 0.9 mi from Salt Creek
Launch Light & Moon — August 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Salt Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.022720, -86.482855 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 53 |
Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir is a public boat launch providing access to Salt Creek in Bloomington, Indiana at coordinates 39.02272, -86.48286. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir is a public boat launch on Salt Creek in Bloomington, 53 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir
Is Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir free to use?
Yes, Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir is a public boat launch with free access in Bloomington, Indiana.
What water does Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir access?
Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir provides boat launch access to Salt Creek in Bloomington, Indiana.
How do I get to Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir?
Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir is located at coordinates 39.022720, -86.482855 in Bloomington, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Fairfax Beach & State Recreation Area, Monroe Reservoir includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.