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At Fort Harrison, landscape and history blend together at this unique setting on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The 1,700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek, and two national historic districts.
Fort Harrison, sometimes called Fort Ben, is an Indiana state park located in Lawrence, Indiana, United States, and occupies part of the former site of Fort Benjamin Harrison. The park features a former Citizen's Military Training Camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and World War II prisoner of war camp.
North of 56th Street at Post Road, Indianapolis For a time in the ’30s, Fort Benjamin Harrison served as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and during World War II, it housed, at various times, German and Italian prisoners of war.
This 1700-acre park is chock-full of activities and history, housing a former World War II prisoner-of-war camp. Recreation includes fishing, bicycle trails, walking and jogging trails, horse trail rides and hayrides, picnicking and a nature center.
Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Fort Harrison State Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 26 to 387 feet in elevation gain.
Located in Lawrence Township, Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park is about 12 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis and is a 1,700-acre park consisting of the largest forest in Central Indiana.
The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is a 501c3 devoted to protecting and preserving Fort Harrison State Park. While Fort Benjamin Harrison has existed since 1906, Fort Harrison has only been a state park since 1996.
At Fort Harrison, landscape and history blend together at this unique setting on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The 1,700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek, and two national historic districts.
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.
Entrance to park is located at 59th and Post Road. Gate personnel will give specific directions upon arrival or you may call the park office at 317-591-0904 for further directions.
