Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber and Cataract Falls SRA)
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 216 campsites
- Official site
- in.gov765-276-0194
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality BLUE-GREEN ALGAEFound in lakes year round. Don't drink the water. Shower after you swim. More information.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cagles Mill Lake (Lieber and Cataract Falls SRA) is a reservoir in Putnam County, about 11 miles south of Greencastle.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 216 campsites across 2 camping areas, with tent sites.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily gate fee: $7 Indiana plates / $15 out-of-state at state parks and state-managed lakes; exceptions Indiana Dunes ($7/$20), Prophetstown ($8/$16), Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center ($9 adult/$7 child); $2 per person age 5+ on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Statewide fee rule from Indiana's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric - Poplar Grove | 120 | Electric | — |
| Non-electric - Sunny Acres | 96 | — |
Camping details from the park
- Electric / 120 sites - Poplar Grove
- Non-electric / 96 sites - Sunny Acres
- Dumping station
- Campground reservations
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPicnickingWinter sportsSwimmingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covered Bridge Nature Trail (Trail 1) | 0.75 mi | Moderate | Starts and ends near the sports and activity field. Stoned trail with benches and covered bridge. Wheelchair Accessible. |
Trail descriptions from the park
DESCRIPTION OF HIKING TRAILS
1. COVERED BRIDGE NATURE TRAIL (.75 mile) MODERATE—Starts and ends near the sports and activity field. Stoned trail with benches and covered bridge. Wheelchair Accessible.
PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAIL.
Swimming
Swimming / pool / waterslide (policy) Check office for hours.
Boating and paddling
Marina – Boat rentals / dock store / fuel (765-276-7575)
Boating / two launch ramps
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing pier
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Greencastle — about 11 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4869, -86.8762
- Phone
- 765-276-0194
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology