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Facts about (Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)):
Overview ofCecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Located on State Road 36 in Parke and Putnam counties in west central Indiana.Cecil M. Harden Lake is 50 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles northeast of Terre Haute. It was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and opened in 1960. The property is operated and PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS! maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, under a lease ar- rangement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The main functions of Cecil M. Harden Lake are to control flooding and for recreation and resource management. The property is composed of 2,005 acres of land with a 2,060 acre lake. Surrounded by numerous species of trees, Cecil M. Harden Lake is a natural- ists delight. Wildflowers, berries, nuts and mushrooms grace the wooded areas of this property. Minutes from the property is the site of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival that draws thousands of visitors every October.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA)):
Activities and Facilities : 1880's Roller Mill, o Tours and Corn Grinding Demonstrations, Archery Range, Basketball Courts, Boating , 5 Launch Ramps, Fishing , Ice Fishing, Fishing Pier (open when water level permits), Hiking Trails, Horseshoe Pits, Hunting , Limited, Interpretive Services, Picnicking , Shelterhouses, Playground Equipment, Rental Fishing, Boats, Pontoons, Swimming , Beach (See Swim Alert), Volleyball Courts, Waterskiing, Wildlife Viewing Areas, Camping : Electric , 240 sites, Non-electric , 37sites, Primitive , 35 sites, Youth Tent Areas, Camp Store, Dumping Station.
Contact Information:
Address:Cecil M. Harden Lake, RR 1 Box 296 , ROCKVILLE, IN, 47872-9726
Phone No:(765) 344-1412 / 344
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