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O'Bannon Woods
Overview
O'Bannon Woods State Park offers a rugged and scenic retreat within the vast Harrison-Crawford State Forest in southern Indiana. Formerly known as Wyandotte Woods, this destination provides a classic state park experience where deep hardwood forests meet the winding banks of the Ohio River. It is a place where natural history and pioneer heritage converge, offering RV travelers a chance to explore impressive cave systems and historic farmsteads while staying in a well-maintained, tranquil campground.
Location & Surroundings
The park is situated just west of Corydon, nestled along the Ohio River and the scenic Blue River. Its landscape is defined by steep limestone bluffs, deep ravines, and dense forests that showcase the diverse topography of the region. Travelers will appreciate the rolling hills of southern Indiana, which provide a secluded atmosphere and a sense of primitive wilderness, yet the park remains easily accessible for those exploring the historic landmarks of Indiana's first state capital.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground at O'Bannon Woods is well-equipped for modern travelers, featuring paved pads with electric hookups that can accommodate a variety of rig sizes. Facilities include modern comfort stations with hot showers and clean restrooms. Families often frequent the aquatic center, which features a large swimming pool and water slides during the summer months. For a unique educational experience, the park also maintains a nature center and a unique 1850s haypress located at the pioneer farmstead.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts can tackle miles of hiking and mountain biking trails or take a guided tour of the Wyandotte Caves, famous for their massive underground rooms and rare formations. The nearby Blue River is a premier destination for canoeing and kayaking, offering gentle floats through the forest. History buffs should not miss a trip into downtown Corydon to visit the original state capitol building and local artisan shops that line the historic square.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for active families and nature lovers who enjoy a mix of outdoor recreation and educational history. Because of its specialized facilities, it is also a premier destination for equestrian travelers looking for a robust horse camp experience. While it may not offer the luxury amenities of a private resort, it provides the quiet solitude and immersive forest atmosphere that traditional RVers seek for a genuine nature getaway.
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User Reviews
Brian Holdaway
I'm here for the Halloween fun. The parks does some ama#ing family fun stuff for the weekend. Tractor rides,silent auction,campsite decorations contest,haunted hikes,amazing food cooked by dnr and staff, the family who does the haunted forest are amazing and very nice people. The staff and dnr are friendly and very helpful with all your needs to have a fun family friendly camp/Halloween experience. Highly recommend coming for Halloween even if you do t have little ones. Come help support a beautiful state park. If you want to camp you better book a spot at least 6 months in advance.
Mary Larson
Cool little nature center. We only did one trail but was neat, we crossed a dried up creek, and got to see some rock cliffs.
Lucinda Dunbar
Had a wonderful time and will definitely be back to this state park. The mountain biking is awesome. The hiking would be just as beautiful, but I only had time to do one of the two. Mountain biking was the more important to me. It is a beautiful well-shaded Campground.
Amy Berry
We camped at the campground 74 and A28 both flooded in overnight rain. Moved to site 47 and it was lovely. Pool no longer has slides which was a bit of a disappointment
Greg Gutierrez
We camped at O’Bannon Woods State Park for one night and had a great time with the family. The campground was peaceful, clean, and had everything we needed—picnic tables, fire rings, and clean restrooms. We grilled out, enjoyed some good food, and spent time hiking and exploring the trails. It’s a great spot to relax and recharge. The park is especially nice in the fall or spring when the weather is cooler and the views are beautiful. Perfect for a quick getaway with family. We’ll definitely be back!
Michelle Fowler
Had a couple of great hikes here with a friend the other day. Highly recommend Ohio River Bluff Loop Trail (Rock bluffs, Ohio River, meadowed forest, Blue River, ridgeline) and the Rough Ridge Loop Trail (moderate forest hike with beat rocks and boulders and a beautiful creek area). Great variety of scenery and some nice moderate hikes!
Jace Biendara
Was in Louisville and this was recommended as the best place to get in some long mtb miles and it did not disappoint! Rode about 20 miles of the Adventure trail, counter clockwise starting just outside the park entrance. More elevation and tech than I expected made a bit more challenging by the leaf litter that covered the trail - something I’m not use to being a desert rider. A few hike-a-bike sections due to rocks/leaves/and incline, but a beautiful ride!
Iwona J Rogers
2024 marks the third year in a row that we’ve wrapped up our camping season at O’Bannon. It’s such a beautiful park, and my husband especially loves sitting by the Ohio River in the flat, tree-filled area at the end of one of the roads. Every year, we bring our travel trailer to the campgrounds for our final late-October camping trip before we winterize and store our rig. This year was just as lovely, though once again, we missed the fall color change by about a week or two. Since we’ve moved an hour north of where we were before, we now have a longer drive to get here. In future years, this final trip will likely last one or even two additional days, making the experience even better with more time in the great outdoors. It’s a peaceful and scenic spot that we always look forward to visiting.
Judy Vernon
Another wonderful Indiana State Park. What ever you do, you can do it here! Hiking, Biking, wild life watching, history, relaxing, camping with friends, you name it. We camped at site 84. The pad was fairly level but there was a step off that could cause you to trip if you weren’t paying attention. Fire pit are was clean and plenty of space to sit around the campfire. We were there on Memorial Weekend and it was very crowded. Lots of families, kids on bikes and scooters (they need to learn to look out for the walkers). We loved the Nature Center. It has a wonderful accessible 1 mile trail around it with information placards posted around the loop. There is a pioneer village with several exhibits that were very entertaining. We were also fortunate enough to see the huge Hay Press in operation with their oxen, Gump. The view of the Ohio River was amazing from the #2 Shelter House! I’m told they have an amazing pool but we did not use it however by the amount of hanging swimsuits and towels, it was well used! We will definitely consider returning.
HeRe So
Beautiful park. Large campground sites. Plenty of trails. Great views of the Ohio river. We kayaked the Blue river while in the area. There are many natural springs that feed into the Blue river.