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Saddle Barns

McCormick’s Creek State Park saddle barn temporarily closed

As we continue tornado recovery efforts at McCormick’s Creek State Park, the saddle barn will be closed during the 2024 season for pasture restoration and barn maintenance.

Fort Harrison State Park saddle barn opening delayed

The 2024 season opening of the saddle barn at Fort Harrison State Park will be delayed until May 1.

We apologize for these inconveniences. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening in April for the 2024 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

Fort Harrison Saddle Barn

Indiana State Park Saddle Barns offer trail rides, pony rides and hay rides. Many offer lessons, scout badges, gift certificates, birthday parties, corporate outings, campfire programs and other services.

Saddle barns are open at least weekends April and May, daily from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August, then at least on weekends through October. Hours may be extended as weather permits, so call the location you’d like to visit for specific services and hours of operation.

All saddle barns are operated by independent contractors.

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Saddle barn locations

  • Brown County State Park

    812-988-8166
    http://www.browncounty-saddlebarn.com/
    MC/Visa accepted.
    Children must be 7 years or older to ride the trails.
    More information about Brown County State Park. 

    Open March 12 - November 13 (daily)
    Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (summer hours may be extended)
    Price $36 - 3.3 miles (60 minutes) $1 discount for cash
    $26 - 2.2 miles (35 minutes) $1 discount for cash
    $4.50 - per lap for "parent" assisted pony ride $0.50 discount for cash
    $11 - 3 laps for "parent" assisted pony ride*$1 discount for cash
    Hayrides May 27 - Oct. 29 (private rides available)
    $5 per person, (cash only). Children 3 years of age and under ride free
    Friday and Saturday only, Private hayrides available. Leaves camp store at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fort Harrison State Park

    The 2024 season opening of the saddle barn at Fort Harrison State Park will be delayed until May 1.

    We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening in April for the 2024 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

    Saddle barn phone: 317-541-1866

  • McCormick's Creek State Park

    As we continue tornado recovery efforts at McCormick’s Creek State Park, the saddle barn will be closed during the 2024 season for pasture restoration and barn maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening in April for the 2024 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

  • Pokagon State Park

    260-833-6007
    Email: pokagontrailrides@gmail.com
    MC/Visa/Am Ex/Disc accepted.
    Reservations recommended.
    More information about Pokagon State Park. 

    Open April 2 to Memorial Day (weekends only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
    Memorial Day to Labor Day (daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
    Labor Day to Oct. 30 (weekends only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
    Hours See above. Last trail one hour before closing.
    Price

    $30 – trail riders must be at least 8 years old and 52 inches tall
    $5 - Pony rides

    Hayrides $4 per person - Friday and Saturday
    Call for times and /or additional days
  • Turkey Run State Park

    765-597-2280
    Reservations recommended for groups.
    Personal checks accepted.
    More information about Turkey Run State Park. 

    Open April 2 to Oct. 30 (daily)
    Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Price

    $25 – trail ride approximately 3 miles
    $5– for “parent” assisted pony rides

    Hayrides $4 per person (reservations suggested)

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