Cataract Falls State Recreation Area consists of three beautiful waterfalls on 37 acres along Mill Creek, in Owen County, Indiana. It is about 8 miles south of the small town of Cloverdale, via Hwy. 321. Cloverdale is just south of I-70, about half way between Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
The Upper and Lower Cataract Falls, the largest in Indiana, are .8 mile apart, and are connected by a hiking trail. Each of the falls may also be reached by automobile, and a parking lot is adjacent to each. At the lower falls a short trail also leads to Little Sister Falls, on a tributary to Mill Creek. Just above the Upper Falls is a 140-foot Smith Type 3 covered bridge, which was undergoing restoration when we visited in July, 2004.
Immediately below the Lower Falls, Mill Creek empties into Cagles Mill Lake, the lower portion of which is bordered by Lieber State Recreaton Area. In the larger Lieber S.R.A. is a Visitor's Center, Campground, Aquatic Center, Marina, Picnic Shelters, and other recreational ammenities. Just .4 mile south of the turnoff to the falls is Cataract General Store, which will be in interest to those who might enjoy exploring a quaint old-fashioned village store.
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