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See the natural beauty of our state parks from a different perspective… from the back of a horse!
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 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.
For information on concession contracts, contact:
Indiana State Parks Inns and Concessions
402 West Washington St, W298
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-4140
| Open | March 16 to May 1 (weekends only, weather permitting) May 2 to November 3 (daily) |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (summer hours may be extended) |
| Price | $15 - 2.2 miles (35 minutes) $25 - 3.3 miles (1 hour) $2 - per lap for "parent" assisted pony rides |
| Hayrides | May 24 - October 26 (private rides available) $3.00 per person, under 3 years of age is free Friday and Saturday only, Private hayrides available |
| Open | March 23 - November 3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily |
| Price | $16 - 1.25 miles ($1 discount with cash) $26 - 2.5 miles ($1 discount with cash) $3.50 - for "parent" assisted pony ride ($.50 discount with cash) |
| Hayrides | $3.00 per person (reservations only for groups of 20 or more) no walk-ins |
| Open | March 23 - November 3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Daily |
| Price | $16 - approximately 1 hour $4 - for "parent" assisted pony ride |
| Hayrides | $4 per person $45 for rented wagon |
| Open | April 6 until May 23 – weekends only Daily – Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day (Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm) Weekends only September 7 to November 3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Price | $25 - must be at least 8 yrs old and 52" tall $3 - Pony rides |
| Hayrides | $3 per person - Friday and Saturday Call for times and /or additional days |
| Open | March 23 - May 19 (weekends only) Daily - May 25 to August 4 Weekends - August 10 to November 3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Price | $13.00 short trail (30 minutes) $16.00 long trail (50 minutes) $4.00 - for “parent” assisted rides |
| Hayrides | $3 per person (reservations suggested) |
| Open | March 23 - November 3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Price | $15.00 – 1 mile $18.00 – 4 mile $4.00 – for “parent” assisted pony rides |
| Hayrides | $4 per person (reservations suggested) |
| Open | March 23 - Memorial Day (weekends only) Memorial Day - Labor Day (Daily) Labor Day to November 3 (weekends only or through week by appt. only) |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Price | $20 - 1.5 mile $25 - 2.5 mile $60 - 9 mile (by appointment only) $3 for 3 laps - "parent" assisted pony rides |
| Hayrides | $3 per person (reservations recommended) |
Have your own horse? Click here to find fees and information for DNR properties that have horse trails and camping areas for horse riding enthusiasts.