O'Bannon Woods State Park

Highlights

A destination-scale southern Indiana horse base where campground energy and extensive connected mileage invite a full riding holiday.

Riding

What makes O'Bannon memorable is the sense of range. Riders can tap into a much broader southern Indiana trail world, with forest mileage, changing elevation, and enough route variation to keep repeat visits interesting.

Rideable terrain

80 miles

Trailer parking

Large horse camp and trail staging area designed for trailer traffic and multi-night equestrian stays

Horse regulations

Follow designated equestrian trail guidance, review current state-park horse fees, and watch for condition alerts that may affect linked trail segments. Because this is a high-use horse destination, careful trail etiquette and camp courtesy matter.

Getting here

The equestrian setup is one of the park’s strongest selling points. Hauling in feels intuitive thanks to the dedicated horse camp and staging arrangements, and the entire arrival experience reads as horse-first rather than horse-accommodating.

Planning your visit

Treat O'Bannon as a base camp rather than a single loop stop. Bring a route plan, allow time for the connected trail experience, and if you are riding in peak season, secure equestrian camping arrangements as early as possible.

Where to stay

Horse camping is central here, and the park is especially good for groups, clubs, and riders who want to spend evenings in camp after putting in meaningful mileage. Corydon and the Ohio River region also give the trip a deeper tourism layer if you want more than campfire simplicity.