O'Bannon Woods State Park

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O'Bannon Woods State Park, Indiana, USA
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
O'Bannon Woods State Park, Indiana, USA
Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of O'Bannon Woods State Park
Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of O'Bannon Woods State Park
Location: Harrison County, Indiana, USA
Nearest city: Corydon, Indiana
Coordinates: 38°13′41″N, 86°17′46″W
Area: 2,000 acres (8.09 km²)
Established: 2004
Governing body: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

O'Bannon Woods State Park is the newest state park in Indiana. It is located 32 miles (51 km) west of Louisville, KY.

O'Bannon Woods was originally known as the Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area, which included the Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Its main attraction is Wyandotte Caves. Indiana DNR lists it as one of their "Seven Hidden Jewels".


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