Recreation & Outdoors

Murphy Park

This town park provides a walk & running track, playgrounds, shelters for use or rent, picnic tables, and camp site. Contact town hall for camping or shelter reservations.

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Town Riverfront Trails

Walk, Run, biking, and golf carts these miles of trails surrounding the town. The trails are included on the printed visitors' guide. 

Visitors Guide

Old Damn

The Old Dam is a group of natural rock formations rising from the bed of the Wabash River near New Harmony. When the Wabash is low in Summer, the rocks emerge forming a series of rapids, pools, and waterfalls.

There is a $2 per vehicle gate fee and campsites with electricity are available for $12 per night.

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Harmonie state Park    

Just 4 miles from New Harmony- Harmonie State park offers camping and cabins, shady picnic areas, ravines, and pristine landscapes. This is a trail lover's paradise. Trails for walking, biking, mountain biking, and nature hikes will lure you for a visit. Make camping reservations at the park website

Boating & Fishing

Right at the Western edge of town is a paved ramp with onsite parking. Open Free to the public.

Canoe Launch

The Wabash River canoe launch is part of the Town of New Harmony’s recreation trails. It is located directly west of the Atheneum and marked with a wooden sign. You can park very nearby at the entrance to the trails.

Town Trail Map