O'Bannon Woods State Park

O'Bannon Woods State Park is a forested area spanning about 2,400 acres next to the Ohio River in Indiana, containing numerous trails and natural habitats. The grounds offer different landscapes to explore, from dense woods to riverbanks.

The grounds were home to one of the few African-American units of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s before becoming a state park in 2004. This history shapes the identity of the place today.

The nature center runs educational programs about local wildlife and plant species that visitors explore throughout the year. People learn how the natural environment works and why protection matters for the area.

The park offers 281 electric camping sites, 47 non-electric sites for horseback riders, and group camping structures with modern facilities. Visitors should know the grounds are well-equipped and suitable for different types of overnight stays.

A restored working barn with a haypress demonstrates traditional nineteenth-century farming methods using oxen. This working demonstration lets visitors see how farming was done hands-on with animals.

Location: Harrison County

Inception: 2004

Website: https://in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/obannon-woods-state-park

GPS coordinates: 38.22810,-86.29610

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43