Originally constructed to produce electricity, these structures now provide a quality recreational experience enhanced by the department's prohibition on using mechanically propelled vessels between the two dams. Access Primary access to the area is by a short gravel road off State Route 421 to Lows Lower Dam, where a canoe may be launched. This road may be gated in the spring to protect it during frost out. Alternate canoe access is available at Horseshoe Lake Outlet. Site number 7 will be established after the buildings at Lows Upper Dam are removed.
Camping is restricted to parties of nine or less.
Campers are encouraged to limit their number to six persons or less to reduce the impact on sites. Knowing that you are on state lands and not trespassing on private lands. Camping at least 150 feet from any road, trail, spring, stream, pond, or any other body of water. Cleaning up your site to remove traces of use. The area supports a wide variety of wildlife.