Falls of the Ohio State Park
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Marine fossils from the Devonian period are exposed at this park.

šŸ“œ State park with 390-million-year-old Devonian fossil beds.
šŸ” Features an interpretive center, hiking trails, and Lewis & Clark historical significance.

Why Go

šŸŖØ Explore one of the world's largest exposed Devonian fossil beds
šŸš¶ Hike the Woodland Loop or bike the Ohio River Greenway
šŸ¦… Observe over 270 species of birds
šŸ“š Learn history at the Interpretive Center, including Lewis & Clark expedition

Why Avoid

šŸš« Fossil collecting prohibited on beds, only from designated piles
āš ļø Interpretive Center has separate admission fee

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Best fossil bed accessibility: August through October (low river levels)
šŸ¶ Dogs on 6-foot leash welcomed in park grounds
šŸŽŸļø Indiana State Park pass covers parking, not interpretive center admission

Cost

šŸ’° Parking $2. Interpretive Center: Adults $9, ages 5-11 $7, under 5 free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Park grounds: Daily 7 a.m.

  • 11 p.m.
    Interpretive Center: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.
  • 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.
  • 5 p.m.

šŸ…æļø Parking

On-site parking available for a fee.

šŸš» Toilets

ADA accessible restrooms available at Interpretive Center.

ā™æ Wheelchair

Interpretive Center is ADA accessible, wheelchair available.

Last updated 28 days ago

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