Harmonie State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- in.gov812-682-4821
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,912 acres, Harmonie State Park lies in Posey County, about 11 miles north of Mount Vernon.
Things to do include horseback riding, mountain biking, boating, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle daily gate fee: $7 Indiana plates / $15 out-of-state at state parks and state-managed lakes; exceptions Indiana Dunes ($7/$20), Prophetstown ($8/$16), Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center ($9 adult/$7 child); $2 per person age 5+ on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Statewide fee rule from Indiana's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BoatingFishingPicnickingHikingHorseback ridingBikingMountain bikingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail 1 | 1 mi | Moderate | A relatively short trail leading from the youth tent campground into a ravine and gradually ascending into wooded areas and grassy plateaus. This trail returns to the youth tent area. |
| Trail 2 | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Leads from the modern campground between wooded hills, descending to a small stream. Meanders on an old country road next to a fast-flowing brook, with some steep hills in certain places. Returns to the modern campground entrance. |
| Trail 3 | 1 mi | Moderate | Begins at the Poplar Grove picnic area and continues past the water tower. Overlooks a small stream, which it eventually crosses. Returns to picnic area after ascending a steep hill. |
| Trail 4 | 2.5 mi | Moderate | A fairly long trail with steep hills, winds through natural forests descending into ravines across two streams. The trail joins three picnic areas, any of which may be used as a starting point. Follows a short section of Trail 1. |
| Trail 5 | 0.75 mi | Easy | Beginning near the campground gatehouse, crosses the dam on a small wildlife pond, and returns to the campground. This is a good trail for observing pond life and white-tailed deer. |
| Trail 6 | 0.75 mi | Easy | Three-fourths of a mile, easy trail. Begins and ends at Cherry Hill picnic area. |
Trail descriptions from the park
1. MODERATE (1 mile)— A relatively short trail leading from the youth tent campground into a ravine and gradually ascending into wooded areas and grassy plateaus. This trail returns to the youth tent area. 2. MODERATE (1.5 miles)—Leads from the modern campground between wooded hills, descending to a small stream. Meanders on an old country road next to a fast-flowing brook, with some steep hills in certain places. Returns to the modern campground entrance. 3. MODERATE (1 mile)—Begins at the Poplar Grove picnic area and continues past the water tower. Overlooks a small stream, which it eventually crosses. Returns to picnic area after ascending a steep hill. 4. MODERATE (2.5 miles)—A fairly long trail with steep hills, winds through natural forests descending into ravines across two streams. The trail joins three picnic areas, any of which may be used as a starting point. Follows a short section of Trail 1. 5. EASY (.75 mile)—Beginning near the campground gatehouse, crosses the dam on a small wildlife pond, and returns to the campground. This is a good trail for observing pond life and white-tailed deer. 6. EASY (.75 mile)—Three-fourths of a mile, easy trail. Begins and ends at Cherry Hill picnic area. River Walk (.25 mile)—This walk follows the Wabash River from the picnic area to the boat ramp.
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch Ramp / Wabash River
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Boat ramp
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon — about 11 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.0900, -87.9446
- Phone
- 812-682-4821
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Address: 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd. New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone 812-682-3658 812-682-4821 option 3 Hours November-March: Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, Friday, Saturday April -October: Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology