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Saddle Barns

Fort Harrison State Park saddle barn temporarily closed

McCormick’s Creek State Park saddle barn temporarily closed

As we continue our search for new concessionaire contractors, the saddle barns at Fort Harrison State Park and McCormick’s Creek State Park will be temporarily closed.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening soon for the 2026 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

Interested in DNR concessions? Learn more about available opportunities.

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.

Own a horse?

View fees and information for DNR properties that have horse trails and camping areas for horse riding enthusiasts.

Saddle barn locations 

Saddle Barn 812-379-8545
MC/Visa accepted.
Children must be 7 years or older to ride the trails.
More information about Brown County State Park.

Open

 Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CLOSED Tuesday)
Call the barn office, 812-379-8545, or visit saddlebarnatbrowncounty.com for details when planning your visit.

 

Rules

Helmets required for all riders younger than age 18.
Trail riders must be age 7 or older.
Staff-guided pony rides offered for ages 2-7.

Price $41 - 3.3 miles (60 minutes) $1 discount for cash
$31 - 2.2 miles (35 minutes) $1 discount for cash
$6 per pony ride lap - $1 discount for cash
$16 - 3 pony ride laps - $1 discount for cash
Hayrides

$5 per person
 Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. – rides start at the camp store.

Fort Harrison State Park saddle barn temporarily closed

As we continue our search for a new concessionaire contractor, the saddle barn at Fort Harrison State Park will be temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening soon for the 2026 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

McCormick’s Creek State Park saddle barn temporarily closed

As we continue our search for a new concessionaire contractor, the saddle barn at McCormick’s Creek State Park will be temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit one of our other saddle barn locations opening soon for the 2026 recreation season. Check back here for updates.

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

Open April 3 to Memorial Day (Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Memorial Day to Labor Day (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily – CLOSED Tuesday and Thursday)
Labor Day to November 1 (Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Hours See above. Last trail one hour before closing.
Price

$33 – trail riders must be at least 8 years old and 52 inches tall ($3 discount for cash)
$5 per lap - staff-guided horse and pony rides

Hayrides $5 per person - Friday and Saturday
Call the barn office 260-833-6007 for hayrides time and place.

 

765-597-2280
Reservations recommended for groups.
Credit cards and cash accepted. No checks.
More information about Turkey Run State Park.

Open April – October
End-of-season date TBD, weather permitting
Hours Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price

$30 one-hour trail rides ($5 discount for cash)
Trail riders must be age 8 or older
$6 pony rides (3 laps) offered for youth ages 2-7