Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $9Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- in.gov812-280-9970
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 38 acres, Falls of the Ohio State Park lies in Clark County, about 3 miles south of Clarksville.
The park supports boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center — Nature center | Mon–Sat | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park grounds: Daily, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Nature center: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission: Ages 12 & up | $9 |
| Ages 5 to 11 | $7 |
| Under 5 | Free · child |
| Parking | $2 |
| $9 per adult every day, including holidays. | $9 · adult |
| $7 per child every day, including holidays. | $7 · child |
Official wording
Admission: • Ages 12 & up: $9 • Ages 5 to 11: $7 • Under 5: Free. • Parking: $2. • The Annual Entrance Pass covers parking, not Interpretive Center admission. Falls of the Ohio State Park’s Interpretive Center Entrance Fee $9 per adult every day, including holidays. $7 per child every day, including holidays.
Indiana park passes
- Annual Entrance Pass — $50. Noncommercial vehicle, driver and passengers at DNR properties that charge a gate fee Details
- Non-resident Annual Entrance Pass — $120. Non-Indiana resident noncommercial vehicles Details
- Golden Hoosier Passport — $25. Indiana residents 65+ or eligible for SS disability; vehicle, driver and passengers Details
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran Pass — $25. Persons eligible for a Disabled Hoosier Veteran plate Details
- SSDI Pass — $25. Indiana residents receiving or eligible for SSDI Details
From the Indiana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Indiana State Parks) for camping, cabins, shelters, group camps; separate inn reservations
- Phone
- 1-866-622-6746 (camping, cabins, shelters, group camps); 1-877-563-4371 (inns and Brown County cabins)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
Nature Center at Falls of the Ohio Special programs & events George Rogers Clark cabin
Things to do
BoatingFishingHikingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch Ramp/Ohio River
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Boat ramp
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 201 W. Riverside Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129 - Nearest town
- Clarksville — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.2766, -85.7635
- Phone
- 812-280-9970
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Address: 201 W. Riverside Drive Clarksville, IN 47129
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Indiana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Indiana State Parks 'Find A Park' property list + DNR ArcGIS site layers (coordinates)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Public Lands Institute - Falls of the Ohio State Park - 001.tif — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Public Lands Institute
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology