Lieber State Recreation Area — Wildlife Passport

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State park · Central · 43 mi away

Cagles Mill Lake, Indiana's first flood-control reservoir, with woodland walks to Cataract Falls.

ReservoirOak-hickory forestWet margin

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Plan your visit

Hours7am to 11pm · open now

Fee$7 in-state vehicle

Best seasonsApril to October, with peak colour in mid-October

ParkingMain lot at the entrance or visitor contact station

EntrancesMain entrance at Cloverdale

RestroomsYes

PetsLeashed pets welcome

AccessibilityAccessible restrooms near main parking, Paved or firm-surface route available

AmenitiesBeach, Marina, Campground, Cataract Falls access

Official infoWebsite

Trails

EasyCataract Falls Walk · 0.5 mi

ModerateWoodland Trail · 1.8 mi

Likely to see hereGuide

Challenges here

Wetlands mini-lesson and five observations

Read the wetland lesson, then log five wetland species or habitat notes.

Photograph from several angles. The app never confirms edibility.

Offline pack

Map, trails and species list

25 MB · not downloaded

Safety and etiquette

Check seasonal closures and weather before you set out.

Ticks and poison ivy are common off-trail.

Stay on trail, keep your distance, and take only notes and photographs. If an animal changes its behaviour because of you, you are too close.

Source: Indiana DNR · Reviewed July 2026