Overview

Hype:

Salem Pond is an awesome little lake in Salem. We've taken the canoes out a couple of times. There is a boat launch and a pedestrian bridge over the pond. At Christmas time, Salem puts on Pond Town Christmas, a floating Christmas tree display.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Paddling
  • Swimming - Outdoor
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Christmas
  • Paddling
  • Swimming - Outdoor
  • Swimming
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Fishing
  • Christmas
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Lakes and Reservoirs

Links: www.salemcity.org/

Getting There

Navigate to 40.051760, -111.677361.

This is the boat ramp. There is also a large parking area at 40.050180° -111.676711°.

Location

Closest City or Region: Salem, Utah

Coordinates: 40.051353, -111.675296

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July 30, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Melissa Kirkham, Shaun Kirkham, Kate Kirkham, Leah Kirkham, Savannah's Friends,

Story

Savannah chose to go to Salem Pond for her 12th birthday party. We kayaked and had treats.

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December 7, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields Young Men and Young Women,

Story

We paddled around on the pond for our mutual activity.

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July 3, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Melissa Kirkham, Shaun Kirkham, Jacob Kirkham, Kylie Kirkham, Kate Kirkham, Leah Kirkham,

Story

We met up with the Kirkhams and took the kayaks out on the pond. We borrowed the Parkerss kayaks too so we would have enough for everyone. We made up a new sport we called kayak soccer where we tried to push and hit a beach ball until it touched one or the other docks. We played hard for about 15 minutes to the first goal then everyone quit, exhausted. The medium-aged kids paddles around on their own and explored.

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June 1, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields Priests,

Story

We took the canoes out on the pond and let the boys and leaders practice paddling solo and with partners. We also swamped the canoes and practiced unswamping them.

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May 7, 2020 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Marci Parker, Friends,

Story

Tara and frieds went kayaking on Salem Pond for their full moon "hike" in May.

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July 10, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Spanish Fields Cub Scouts,

Story

The cub scouts borrowed our canoes for one of their activities. Tara was at a canyoneering practice, and I had young men's, so Marci offered to take our kids with her. They played at the pond, and I joined them for an hour or so after my activity was done.

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July 3, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Spanish Fields First Ward Priests,

Story

We took the priests canoeing and fishing at Salem Pond.

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December 15, 2017 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye,

Story

Anthony called me up on Thursday night and asked if we wanted to canoe around the floating Christmas trees at Salem Pond. Of course we said yes! So on Friday, we bundled everyone up and launched the canoes. We paddled around the pond for about 45 minutes then went back to our house. Brenen and Shaylin and later Ondylyn and Jaren joined us for a Christmas movie and brownies.

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