Lake Freeman is a reservoir on the Tippecanoe River outside Monticello, formed in 1925 when the Oakdale Dam was finished.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Freeman, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Together with Lake Shafer just upstream, it makes up the Twin Lakes region, one of Indiana's most popular summer boating areas.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Freeman
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Freeman.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Freeman, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Freeman into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Freeman at a glance
| Location | South of Monticello |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1925 |
| Dam | Oakdale Dam |
| River | Tippecanoe River |
| Area | Twin Lakes |
| Sister lake | Lake Shafer |
Best things to do on Lake Freeman
- Water skiing and tubing – open water away from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- River cruising – the winding Tippecanoe River arms.
Where to launch at Lake Freeman
- Public ramps – ramps around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Freeman
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Indiana requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore on Indiana lakes.
Indiana boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can only run from sunrise to sunset, must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of shore, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at idle speed within 200 feet of the shoreline on most lakes, and keep to 10 mph or less anywhere between sunset and sunrise.
Map of Lake Freeman
Lake Freeman rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Freeman?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Freeman, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Freeman?
Just south of Monticello in White and Carroll counties, northwest Indiana.
Can you jet ski on Lake Freeman?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Freeman.
When was Lake Freeman formed?
In 1925, when the Oakdale Dam was finished on the Tippecanoe River.
Is Lake Freeman connected to Lake Shafer?
They're sister lakes on the same river, with Lake Shafer just upstream.