Harmonie State Park - Indiana
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kodiak_62
N 38° 05.349 W 087° 55.552
16S E 418809 N 4216111
New Harmony State Park on the banks of the Wabash River.
Waymark Code: WM52WR
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2008
Views: 24
Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash," 25 miles northwest of Evansville. A beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. This is a trail lover's paradise! Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit.
Nearby historic New Harmony honors two unique communities from the early 1800s. The Rappites located here in 1814. They were fleeing from religious persecution and awaiting the impending millennium. In 1824, the Owenites brought many great scientists and philosophers into the area when they purchased the Rappites holdings.
An entrance fee will be charged at this park.
Facilities include:
Bicycle Trail
Boat Launch Ramp / Wabash River
Bridle Trail
Family Cabins
Camping : 200 Class A Sites, Youth Tent Areas
Online Reservation System
Camping Supplies
Cultural Arts Programs
Dumping Station
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Nature Center
Naturalist Services / Seasonal
Picnicking
Rental-Bicycle
Shelter Reservations
Swimming / Pool / Waterslide
Park Type: Wayside
Activities:
Facilities include:
Bicycle Trail
Boat Launch Ramp / Wabash River
Bridle Trail
Family Cabins
Camping : 200 Class A Sites, Youth Tent Areas
Online Reservation System
Camping Supplies
Cultural Arts Programs
Dumping Station
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Nature Center
Naturalist Services / Seasonal
Picnicking
Rental-Bicycle
Shelter Reservations
Swimming / Pool / Waterslide
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Background: Not listed
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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