Welcome to the 2026 Lake Freeman boating Season!
Hot off the Centennial Celebration of Freeman Lake (The original name), we head into the Nation’s 250th anniversary, the 100th anniversary for Indiana Beach and the 50th anniversary of the Madam Carroll! The hits keep coming. If you are new to Lake Freeman welcome! If you are a veteran, you know the fun you are in for. A couple save the dates… We all know Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are big weekends. But “Save The Date” for the Kentucky Derby Cruise, May 2nd, the 4th Annual FoodaPalooza, Saturday August 15th and the 50th Anniversary Party for the Madam Carroll, Saturday August 22nd. Please don’t tell anyone how much fun Lake Freeman is. We want to keep it a secret! Ha!
How Freeman Lake became the best lake in Indiana
On April 18th, 1925 the Indiana Conservation Corporation proclamation that the newly formed reservoir behind the nearly completed Oakdale Dam be known as “Freeman Lake”. This was in honor of Roger Freeman the visionary engineer who designed and oversaw construction of both dams, the Norway and the Oakdale. These dams brought the first reliable electricity to central Indiana and two of the best lakes to the midwest! Roger Freeman passed in January of 1925, six months before the Oakdale Dam was completed. The workers rallied and completed it in record time… “For Roger!” Follow us on Facebook. Remember one thing, If you’re lucky to live by the Lake, you’re lucky enough!
What do you love most about the Lake Freeman Life?
Well we are biased, but Lake Freeman is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a lake house here’s your check list—
1. Ten miles long, not a boring puddle
2. Sand bottom, no muck
3. A big variety of homes and price points
4. A fantastic sandbar for a boating destination
5. Restaurants, beach bars and a giant party boat
6. Great ramps
7. A full service Marina
8. Incredible wildlife including abundant Bald Eagles
9. An island and historic Bridge
10. Great fishing
A Touching Video "A Good Run"
Here is an incredibly touching show that recaps one mans memories and gets to the heart of the special experience that is boating. We’ve all had many of these moments on Lake Freeman. It was produced and posted courtesy of Discover Boating. Enjoy!
Did you know?
The Madam Carroll has graced Lake Freeman for 40 years.