Situated in the central region of the Midwest, Indianapolis is the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. Founded in 1816, the city replaced Corydon as the state capital in 1821. Did you know that Indianapolis is the largest American city not located on a navigable river? Enough with the facts, when you decide to camp in an RV near Indianapolis, you will pass by Fort Harrison State Park. Located to the northeastern part of town just next to Lawrence, IN, this state park sits on part of what used to be Fort Benjamin Harrison, a US Army Post dating back to the 1900s. The 18-hole golf course and hiking trails make Fort Harrison State Park the premier getaway spot for Lawrence campers.

Unlike most state parks in Indiana, Fort Harrison State Park is a day-use park only. Don’t change your plans about renting an RV as there are a couple of RV campgrounds in the area. Apart from golfing and hiking trails, the park also offers fishing throughout the year. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is also situated within the state park.

Culture seekers camping at Fort Harrison State Park will be delighted as the state park sits within minutes from downtown Indianapolis as well as a couple of other towns such as Anderson, Muncie, and New Castle. Search for an RV in Marion County and make memories camping at state park RV campgrounds around the state park and Indianapolis.