O'Bannon Woods
Locations
Indiana’s newest state park is situated in the middle of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Its natural escarpments overlooking the Ohio River create picture perfect vistas that continue to delight visitors!
Horse lovers will appreciate the 100 miles of horse trails. Hunters can bag deer and turkeys in season. Outdoor enthusiasts can canoe and fish the meandering Blue River.
A nature center offers educational demonstrations and displays, including a restored, 3-story hay press. Other facilities include a 100 person group camp, hiking trails, Class A and primitive camping, picnic areas, and more.
Crawford County Tourism Office
Feel free to contact us with any questions or stop by the office our Summer hours are Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. Saturday 9am-2pm
website: Crawford County Tourism Office
phone: 888-846-5397
Harrison-Crawford State Forest
With over 25,000 acres of hardwood timber, this forest features many historic sites and majestic panoramas of the mighty Ohio River. Vistors have access to 100 miles of horse trails, electric and primitive camping, hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, hunting, archery and more! Phone:812-738-8232
website: Harrison-Crawford State Forest
Nature Center & Pioneer Farmstead
The O'Bannon Woods Nature Center offers naturalist programs and various exhibits throughout the year. A mid 19th century farmstead, located behind the nature center, includes a restored, 3-story hay press that drops a 1,000 pound block of wood onto a pile of hay. Educational and fun!1800's Living Pioneer Farmstead Days= 1850 Haypress Demonstration dates:May 24-25, July 5-6,at 1pm. August 30-31, 1pm 1800 Living Pioneer Farmstead Days,and Autumn Camping Weekend, both on Sept. 25, 1pm
phone: 812-738-8234
O'Bannon Woods State Park
Indiana's newest state park consists of 3,000 acres that border the Ohio River. Outdoor enthusists can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, hunting, backpacking, camping, picnicning, and naturalist services.
website: O'Bannon Woods State Park
phone: 812-738-8232
Wyandotte Caves
The large passageways, underground mountain, and rare helictites are truly amazing. Two caves are open for tours. Historic Cave, home to the endangered Indiana bat, offers a 90 minute tour from May 1st to Labor Day. Siberts Cave, an easy 30 minute tour, is open March 1st to October 31st.
website: Wyandotte Caves
phone: 812-365-2705