Fort Harrison State Park, an Indiana State Park located near Anderson, Beech Grove and Camby

FORT HARRISON STATE PARK

FORT HARRISON STATE PARK
6000 North Post Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46216

(lat:39.8684 lon:-86.0193)

Phone: (317) 591-0904
Reservations: 317-591-0904

Springtime is a great season at the park. Park patrons may also enjoy the park all year around including the winter season at Fort Harrison State Park the sledding hill is one of the biggest in this area, enjoy cross-county skiing on one of park's scenic, nature trails. To break the "ice" of sitting around home in the winter, ice fishing on the park's lake is also a great winter activity.

Landscape and history blend in a unique setting in northeast Indianapolis at Fort Harrison State Park. The 1700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek and two national historic districts. The former Citizen's Military Training Camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and World War II prisoner of war camp is preserved at the park headquarters location.

Visitors may enjoy a stop at the park's interpretive center to view exhibits and ask questions of park naturalists. Springtime is a great season to enjoy woodland wildflowers, to watch for warblers flying north for breeding season or listen for elusive resident pileated woodpeckers.

Property Map trails (pdf)

Passes

State park permits can be purchased at any of the state park property locations across Indiana. State park permits can also be ordered online by visiting the INDIANA ENTRANCE FEE web page.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

CampingPrimitiveyes

WinterActivitiesyes

Meeting Rooms

# Harrison House Suites & 3 Historic Officer's Homes # The Garrison w/ Dining & Conference Facilities# 5 Meeting Rooms

Golf Course

Golf Course / 18 holes & Driving Range

Park Store

Mother's Mercantile Nature Shop/Store

Nearby Hotels, Vacation Rentals

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Fishing

Enjoy fishing in two natural lakes, Delaware and Fall Creek. Species include largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie. A valid Indiana Fishing License is required for all anglers aged 18 or older. The park also offers boat rentals for a relaxing day on the water.

Location

Fort Harrison State Park is located near Anderson, Beech Grove and Camby

Picnicking

1. Fort Harrison State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. Picnic shelters are available for larger gatherings or events.
3. Some sites provide beautiful views of the park's natural scenery.
4. Visitors can enjoy a meal near hiking trails, fishing spots, or playgrounds.
5. The Delaware Lake area has designated picnicking spaces too.

Birding

Birdwatchers can explore various habitats, including wetlands and woodlands. The park is home to over 100 bird species. Visitors may spot warblers during spring migration or waterfowl in winter months. Birding walks are often organized by local groups.

Area Attractions

* Recreation Buildings equipped with kitchenettes and restrooms (Recreation Building Reservations) * Nature Center/Interpretive Naturalist Services * Shelters (Shelter Reservations) * Picnicking * Hiking Trails / Multi-use Trail (paved) * Bicycle Trail * Fishing * Saddle Barn w/ horse trail rides, hay rides http://www.hoosiertrailrides.com/, (317) 541-1866 * Inn Restaurant * Ice Fishing * Sledding hill and cross country skiing * Shelters (one shelter equipped with fireplace)

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

September 1

Has anyone caught a amazon piranha in the lake at Fort Harrison State Park? My husband caught one today 9-1-14. I wonder if that is the reason we did not catch anything but baby bluegill. Maybe there are more and their eating the fish?????