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O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

Within O'bannon Woods State Park, this established campground provides access to forested terrain near the Ohio River in southern Indiana. The Indiana DNR manages the facility year-round, with sites accommodating RVs up to 70 feet and offering electric, water, and sewer hookups at rates ranging from $23-$496 per night.

Campers describe a mix of shaded and open sites across multiple loops, with asphalt pads that vary in levelness. Kelsey R. notes that "some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they're still not too far from the bathrooms and playground." The campground sits at the back of the park, requiring about a five-minute drive to reach the main highway. Several reviewers mention signage could be clearer, with spots marked only on electrical boxes rather than dedicated signs.

Trail access draws many visitors, with hiking, biking, and horse trails reachable directly from the campground. The park features a nature center, pioneer village, swimming pool with water slides, and fire tower offering elevated views. Cave enthusiasts find multiple options in the surrounding area, though some require permits. Donald S. highlights "several shaded sites w electric and water hookups" and "great nature center w ranger tours."

Bath houses receive mixed reviews, with some facilities better maintained than others. Cell service runs limited, with T-Mobile and AT&T providing 1-3 bars. Tick activity can be heavy during warmer months. The campground allows pets and campfires, with ice and firewood available on-site.

For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Leavenworth. The park's combination of direct trail access and varied recreational facilities makes it a solid base for exploring southern Indiana's cave country and river landscapes.

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FROM THE EAST: I-64 TAKE EXIT 105. TURN RIGHT ONTO 135. GO TO LAST AND 5TH STOPLIGHT (INTERSECTION 135-62). TURN RIGHT ON 62 W. GO APPROX. 7 MILES, TURN LEFT ON 462, GO 3 MILES TO PROPERTY. FROM THE WEST: I-64 TO EXIT 92 (LEAVENWORTH-MARENGO EXIT), TURN RIGHT ON ROUTE 66. GO TO HIGHWAY 62, TURN LEFT ON 62. GO APPROX. 8 MILES, TURN RIGHT ON 462 AND GO 3 MILES TO PROPERTY.

Address

7234 OLD FOREST ROAD
Corydon, IN 47112

Coordinates

38.195716 N
86.290266 W

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Drive-In
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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
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Site Types

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Equestrian

Features

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Picnic Table
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
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Drive Time

45 min from Louisville, KY
1 hr 1 min from Elizabethtown, KY
1 hr 14 min from Owensboro, KY
1 hr 35 min from Bloomington, IN

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20 Reviews

Campers regularly cited spacious shaded sites, excellent family amenities including a popular pool and nature center, plus friendly staff. Some noted maintenance issues with facilities and site leveling concerns.

Donald S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2025

Nice State Park

nice state park. several shaded sites w electric and water hookups. clean restrooms. great nature center w ranger tours. several hiking trails w various difficulties

lots of caving activity in area

several local restaurants to visit. overlook and 1816

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Month of VisitJune

Derek J.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2025

Nice, but had incorrect info

The campground was really nice and relatively quiet. The staff was fairly nice, and even helped us out with a bit of a Karen camper. The sites have an asphalt pad that are mostly level. 50,30,20 amp service in one box. There was no water at the site though. Throughout the campground are potable water spigots that you can hook up to and add water to your tank. There is also no sewer hookup at the site which I assumed was wrong, because I have never been to an Indiana state park with sewer hookup on site. The campground is at the back of the park so you do have about a 5 minute drive to get to the main highway. Plenty to explore around the area

Site143

Month of VisitJune

Justin B.

Scout

Reviewed May. 10, 2025

Little bit of everything

O'Bannon woods has just about everything in one little nook, from fishing swimming and kayaking on blue River, a beach at the park. Swimming, horse trails and lodging, electric campgrounds, you name it. It's clean and laid back

Site70

Month of VisitMay

Shelly S.

Legend

Reviewed May. 3, 2025

Rain, rain on my shoulder

Nice campground, needs some structural updates. Mostly shaded spots. Not all pads are level or very wide. Some of the tent sites are a challenge to get to and use. Minus a star due to no hot water, I would have been happy with warm but no luck.

Several trails in walking, horse or bike riding distance. Some direct access from the campground.

You can set up here and have plenty to do without ever leaving the park.

Corydon is within half an hour, Louisville about an hour.

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Month of VisitMay

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Kelsey R.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 3, 2024

Shaded and secluded

Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Nathan G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2024

Decent campground, best on weekdays

Had the typical state park experience. Bathrooms are decent, a little dated but oh well. The weekends in the middle middle of the season are typically busy. Plan your site well, many lack a level spot for tents and have a lot of slope near the pull off.

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Month of VisitJuly

Nathan G.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2023

Well kept and tons to see and do

The park is well kept and organized. There are a ton of sites to visit and see. If you like hiking or mountain biking this is for you! Horse people love it also. The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view. If you are not enjoying this park, not much else in Indiana will make you happy. Extra points: experienced cavers will enjoy the number of caves. These are by permit only however and novice non cavers should take a proper class and go with experts. There are multiple show caves in the area you can get a basic tour of also.

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Month of VisitOctober

Olivia M.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2023

Obannon Electric Campground

This is a great place to camp and a wonderful spot for a stress-free getaway! There is a trailhead conveniently located within the campground, perfect for anyone who wants to hike without needing to travel to a secondary location. Our stay was peaceful and the nights were quiet and serene. Everyone was courteous and our neighbors were super friendly making our camping experience a great one!

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Kyle

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2022

Quite park, cool pool

Park is located a good bit away from Corydon but not too bad of a drive for supplies. Campground roads and campsite were well labeled, clean and electric was in working order. Bath houses were 2.5/5 and could use some maintenance. Some shower facilities were substantially better than others so we chose to walk. Hiking was pretty non existent for middle aged kids and playground was pretty basic but well maintained. Cell service was OK. (T-Mobile 1-2 bars LTE and AT&T 1-3 bars). Pool was very nice with a splash pad and two water slides (42” height requirement) and a small concession stand. Have to pay entry to the pool wether you’re swimming or not. Nature Center was basic but well prepared with critters and educational items. Everything except the nature center was reachable via bikes. Fire tower was a cool one time thing. There is also an Ohio river overlook but we did not make it there.

Tick were REALLY bad. Maybe the season, maybe the area, not sure.

TLDR: 2/5 bath houses 4/5 park

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Month of VisitJune

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Lindsey M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 23, 2022

Good for a weekend

Weekend camping with local friends. We kayaked the Blue River and truly enjoyed this. A lot of spots in the park

Month of VisitOctober

Hilary A.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2021

Beautiful, forested campground

I’ve been camping at OBannon Woods for 25+ years. The campground is large, mostly shady and very well-kept. Bathhouses feel luxuriously clean and large compared to most campgrounds. There are multiple play areas for children and beautiful hiking trails within and around the campground itself.

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Month of VisitOctober

Melissa K.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Can't say enough

We loved all of this place

Month of VisitJuly

Jamie P.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2021

Great camping and hiking on the Ohio River

Very clean campground near the Ohio River. Offers hiking horse back riding nearby fishing in the Ohio River. Or just kicking back and relaxing.

Month of VisitSeptember

David

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Backpacking the Adventure Trail

Great 25 mile loop with lots to see and unique camping shelters dispersed throughout the trail.

Overgrown in some areas, so a little bushwhacking.

Finished up with a swim in the Blue River.

Stacey S.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019

So beautiful !

This place was gorgeous! The hiking trails were amazing, the scenery was breathtaking, the sites were nice, and the nature center was so cool. We had a wonderful time and plan on returning many times to hike all the trails.

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Nichole M.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 15, 2018

Hidden Gem

My husband, 3.5yo, 1yo and myself went to O'Bannon Woods the weekend before the 4th of July and I can't believe I've never been there! It's an amazing little park. We camp in a 12' pop up and our site 111 was nice for it. We did have to back between two trees at about 10pm in the dark, but we made it!

We LOVED the nature center and the living history village! The nature center had plenty of critters for the kids to look at. The living village was a pleasant surprise since I didn't realize they had one. They also have demonstrations of the hay press on holiday weekends which was really neat to watch.

We only hiked one trail and that was the one from the campground to the nature center. It was fairly rough in spots but enjoyable. The nearby caves ran by the park were a nice escape from the summer heat. We went on the short one with the kids and it was just the right length for their ages.

Also, if you like wine, there's a little winery down the road, Scout Mountain and they had the best deal on firewood along with great wine!

I can't wait to go back, I honestly can't believe I've lived in southern Indiana my whole life and have never been here.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Audria J.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Great Trails, swimming and spacious sites

One of our favorite campgrounds. The kids love the pool and trails. The campground sites are spacious and lots of shade in the summer. Beautiful in the fall!

Angela I.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

great park, very clean

The pool is lots of fun, two slides for bigger kids and a large play pool for smaller kids. The campground is always clean and well managed.

Corey T.

Scout

Reviewed May. 2, 2018

Rv haven

There are a lot of campsites for rv's and some for equine camping also. Showers and bathrooms are clean. Firewood available and plenty of fishing along Blue River. Not any primitive sites.

Month of VisitApril

Bryana D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2017

Beautiful woodsy park, very relaxing!

Enjoy spending time on trails and in the woods and spending time with family by the fire.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make reservations for O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground?

Reservations for O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground can be made through the Indiana State Parks reservation system online or by phone. It's advisable to book well in advance, especially for summer weekends and holidays when the campground fills quickly. When making your reservation, consider site location carefully, as some sites have significant slopes that may not be ideal for tent setup. Sites near the playground (like site 220) are perfect for families with children, while other areas offer more seclusion. For the most up-to-date reservation policies and availability, contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources directly.

What does the campground map for O'Bannon Woods State Park show?

The O'Bannon Woods State Park campground map shows a large, well-organized camping area with multiple camping loops and site numbers clearly marked. It displays the various facilities including multiple bathhouses, playground areas, and nearby trailheads. The map highlights the spacious and shady sites throughout the campground, many with electric hookups. It also indicates the location of the campground in relation to nearby attractions like the Blue River, hiking trails, and the pioneer village. For current and detailed maps, contact the park office directly.

Does O'Bannon Woods State Park have a swimming pool?

Yes, O'Bannon Woods State Park has a swimming pool that's especially popular with families. The pool complex features two slides for older children and a large play pool area designed for younger kids. The pool area is well-maintained and provides a refreshing way to cool off during summer camping trips. Many campers mention it as a highlight of their stay, particularly for families with children. Beyond the pool, visitors can also enjoy swimming in the Blue River for a more natural water experience.

What camping options are available at O'Bannon Woods State Park?

O'Bannon Woods State Park offers several camping options to suit different preferences. The main campground features spacious RV sites with electric hookups, most with good shade coverage. There's also dedicated equine camping for those traveling with horses. While there aren't primitive tent-only sites within the main campground, tent camping is welcome at regular sites. For backpackers, the park has unique camping shelters dispersed throughout the 25-mile trail loop. All camping areas are well-maintained with clean facilities and provide good access to the park's extensive trail system.

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