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O'Bannon Woods State Park Indiana DNR's official page for O'Bannon Woods State Park. Commenting policy: on.IN.gov/dnrsocial. This property is in the Eastern time zone.

O'Bannon Woods State Park lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. The property has a uniquely restored, working haypress barn, complete with oxen for power and a pioneer farmstead. Indiana’s first natural and scenic river, Blue River, flows through the state park and forest. This park offers camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, cave tours, picnicking, camping, a family aquatic center and a nature center. Please review our commenting guidelines at https://on.IN.gov/dnrsocial.

03/08/2026

‼️Aquatic Center Update‼️

Beginning Monday, August 3rd, the Aquatic Center will be closed Monday - Friday.

Operating hours:
Saturdays & Sundays 11am - 6pm
and
Monday, September 7th 11am - 6pm

02/07/2026

Warning: The road to the Ohio River Overlook is closed at the Pioneer Shelter due to a road collapse. The Adventure Trail and Cliff Dweller Trail remain accessible.

29/06/2026

Power is restored and all facilities are back to normal operating hours.

28/06/2026

‼️

Due to continued power outage, facilities remain closed this morning, Sunday, June 28th.
This includes the Aquatic Center, Nature Center, Gift Shop, and Office.
The Class A campground is available for camping, however, please note that comfort stations are closed.

27/06/2026

Update! ‼️
The park remains without power! All facilities, including Nature Center, Office, Campgrounds, Comfort Stations, etc., are without power.
Please note that our phones are down when there is no electricity so check back here for when power is restored.

Aquatic Center is CLOSED today. We will post tomorrow with an update.

⚠️ Park Facility Advisories ⚠️

Aquatic Center
Due to power outages, the Aquatic Center will be opening on a delay. We will update as soon as the power is back on.
Note: With possible storms in the forecast, be aware that closures can occur due to thunder/lightning.

Wyandotte Caves
Due to power outage, Big Wyandotte Cave tours will not be operating until power is restored.
Little Wyandotte Cave tours are being given as a flashlight tour. Tour times are 11am, 1pm and 2pm.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get the facilities open once power is restored.

We will share an update as soon as possible.

Thank you!

22/06/2026

The Aquatic Center will be closed for the remainder of the day due to weather.

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04/05/2026

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O'Bannon Woods is now hiring for the 2026 recreation season. For questions call 812-738-8232
on.IN.gov/dnrjobs
Picture of lifeguard gear and frog slide at the aquatic center

🎟️ 2026 Annual Entrance Passes! 🌟Get ready for another year of outdoor fun and adventure! Our 2026 Annual Entrance Passe...
03/04/2026

🎟️ 2026 Annual Entrance Passes! 🌟

Get ready for another year of outdoor fun and adventure! Our 2026 Annual Entrance Passes are available now!

📍Where to Purchase:
🌳Main Gate or Park Office (hours may vary)
🌳 Online: stores.innsgifts.com/entrance/ (Please allow time for shipping)

Stop by and grab your pass to enjoy unlimited access all year long. See you at the park!

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02/04/2026

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O'Bannon Woods is now hiring for the 2026 recreation season. For questions call 812-738-8232
on.IN.gov/dnrjobs
Picture of lifeguard gear and frog slide at the aquatic center

🎉 Challenge yourself in 2026 with the Indiana State Park Fitness Challenge! 💪Walk, bike, paddle, or swim at least 25 mi...
28/03/2026

🎉 Challenge yourself in 2026 with the Indiana State Park Fitness Challenge! 💪

Walk, bike, paddle, or swim at least 25 miles inside one or more of Indiana State Parks between March 1-November 30 to be entered for prize drawings!

Learn more at: dnr.IN.gov/healthy

Address

7311 S Wyandotte Cave Rd

47137

Telephone

+18127388232

Website

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