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Cecil M. Harden Lake

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See the Cecil M. Harden Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

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Directions: Located approximately 50 miles West of Indianapolis via US-36 W.

Lake History

Factoid: Cecil M. Harden Lake, formerly known as Mansfield Lake and often referred to as "Raccoon Lake", is located within scenic Parke and Putnam counties in west central Indiana. The reservoir serves as one unit of the comprehensive plan for the Ohio River Basin to reduce flood stages downstream from the dam, primarily in the Big Raccoon Creek and Lower Wabash River watersheds. The lake offers an array of outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking while also benefiting fish and wildlife.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

7 Recreation areas at Cecil M. Harden Lake

	Area Status
Dam Picnic Area							D P	A GS	X
Hollandsburg					X		D
Mansfield Ramp					X		D
Portland Mills					X		D	A GS
Raccoon State Recreation Area		E P G D			X	X	D C P	A G GS	X	BE	H
Tailwater							P	A GS	X
Walker Ramp					X		D
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected