O''BANNON WOODS STATE PARK
The O'Bannon Woods State Park (formerly Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area) lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. It is nestled inside the 26,000 acre Harrison Crawford State Forest, but is managed separately along with Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area. For more information about O'Bannon Woods State Park or Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area, contact us at the phone number above.
Located near the park is the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Built entirely of limestone, visitors will learn about early Indiana history as they tour the beautiful building.
State park permits can be purchased at any of the state park property locations across Indiana. State park permits can also be ordered online by visiting the
INDINIA ENTRANCE FEE web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Huntingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
Bridle Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
The area offers electrical campsites, as well as the Stagestop Campground, which offers primitive and youth camping. A canoe access ramp is also available at the Stagestop Campground.
* Electric - 281 sites * Horseman Non-Electric - 47 sites * Primitive Non-Electric - 25 sites * Group Camp: 100-bed self-contained structures * Dumping Station
You can enjoy fishing in the Blue River, known for its smallmouth bass and catfish. The park's Wyandotte Lake is stocked with channel catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. Fishing requires a valid Indiana license.
O''Bannon Woods State Park is located near Brandenburg, Corydon
O'Bannon Woods State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills. Some sites also have shelters for larger gatherings.
O'Bannon Woods Interpretive Center
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday Closed
The park offers birding opportunities with over 100 species of birds to spot, including hawks and warblers. Birdwatchers can enjoy the diverse habitats like hardwood forests, wetlands and riverbanks. The area is also part of a migratory path for many avian species.
* Nature Center/Interpretive Naturalist Services * Picnicking/Shelters (Shelter Reservations) * Horse Trails * Picnic Tables * Fishing / Boating * Hiking Trails * Family Aquatic Center
Tourism
Crawford County consists of over 306 square miles of beauty and outdoor recreation Caves, state parks, rugged terrain, acres of protected forests, nature preserves, and numerous waterways
8.3 miles from park*
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