An exposed fossil bed spans along the riverbank. The Woodland loop trail starts at the Interpretive Center and is relatively flat. 0.5 miles. Very cool fossils.

We went to the fossil bed there. It is so cool because it is an area blocked off by dams that you can walk around in. You walk on a very rocky surface, and you can walk under the train bridge and there is a cute souvenir shop, too! (We all know by now what I did in there!) The reason that I am giving it a 4 star is because there was a lot of litter and trash that should have been cleaned up, considering that this is a state park. Overall though we had a lot of fun! The view is so beautiful and breathtaking, you should most definitely go! We were there for about an hour and we really enjoyed it.

Loved my time here exploring the Ohio fossel beds. Easy parking ($2 self pay) and just a short walk down to the river bed. Wear tennis shoes and bring lots of water in the summer. Lots of space to explore, fish, splash in the water. Two thumbs up! Beautiful afternoon.

My dogs love it here. Its a great place to get a little more exercise than walking around in flat ground. The water is sparkly and the fossils are neat. Also I slipped in a pool but the picture was funny so Im not going to blame the park lol.

I found some awesome spots to take some really good photos of the area.

Weather was perfect for walking around. Was amazed at the fossils that were exposed. Not many people around so easy to distance. View of Ohio River was gorgeous. Nice restaurant around to dine nearby

I cant believe as many times as weve driven by, we never stopped at this beautiful place. VERY easy off and back on the interstate, so no reason to stop!! Very cool fossil beds (see their site for best viewing season) and how they have it portioned off from the rest of the river. You can see from the rock bed what caused the rapids that were so treacherous. We plan on stopping again and taking the drive along the river.

I have always loved this place, because you dont feel like you are in a big city, even though the skyline of Louisville Kentucky is right in front of you ready for pictures. This particular day, the river was up, so the exposed part of the river was not there. They have great picnic areas, places to explore, portopoties, visitor center(even though it was closed because of covid19), and plenty of parking, even though the parking around the visitor center charges a dollar and thats on the honor system. Take your girlfriend, take your wife and children as it is a good safe clean park and there is something for everyone

Great place to learn about history of extinct species, fossils, minerals, rocks and a lot more. It offers a beautiful view of the Ohio River and it has Bird Watching Area and Exhibits where Kids can enjoy and learn at the same time. They have a souvenir shop where you can buy fossils too. They offer outdoor activities where you can bring binoculars to observe bird species or trek along the Ohio River Greenway. There are 600 different fossils that can be found in the Falls and under good weather and river conditions, you can explore fossil beds. We explored the area both outdoor and indoor and my son loved every part of it. He enjoyed watching the birds and learning about fossils and rocks. Great place for kids and families for both outdoor and indoor activities. Highly Recommended!

Amazing little river park. Not much for hiking but the views of the dam, bridges and louisville are amazing. Saw some people fishing

Magnificent view and scenic nature picture! If you learn about fossils that excavated here you would amazed how interesting this place truly is!

I love my trip to explore this amazing place, we could check out all the big stones with fossils, walk the trails along to the river, it worth the trip.

Been visiting the, Falls of the Ohio State Park since I was a kid. Love walking down the river bank. Theres always something new to see. The water floods and brings all kinds of stuff with it. Its a good place for a picnic or just a nature walk. Theres always someone fishing too.

Very much enjoyed seeing the thousands of fossilized remains of plant and animal life from the Devonian era...390 million years ago...all around us as we explored the dry river bottom. Very cool. The History/ Nature Center tour was not worth the money in our opinion. Maybe $5.00 per person instead of $9.00 would be more reasonable.

Beautiful area down by the river and under an old railway bridge. Lots of people in the middle of the river fishing and catching good stuff.A big sandy area to walk through. Just have to be careful cause there is no paths but lots of rocks to walk over.Also lots of trash that washes down the river. A stark reminder of what we are doing to our nature and earth.

Wow! If youre into geology this is pretty awesome. There are different fossils on all different strata layers. A lot of driftwood and other debris to traverse but it is a large river so not very surprising. Definitely wouldnt advise a trip to the fossil beds if your not very nimble on you feet. Its pretty rough.

It always feels nice go here and relax. Been coming here since I was a kid, now Im bringing my son here. ️

Maybe we went at the wrong time but I was a little unimpressed with the park. I was expecting a lot more. I was still able to take up the drone and get some photos. I have posted them so you can see. We went the last week of October.

Even after 25+ years of fishing below the dam, i can honestly say i still look forward to each trip knowing how high the likelihood of seeing, learning, or experiencing something new is. The park continues to improve every year with easier access from the sand area below the parking lot down to the bank, and i would really like to give some appreciation to the DNR and park staff for staying faithful to parking pass envelope system... it is so convenient to use and i have never seen the box empty of envelopes or full of wet ones from rain. $2 to leave my truck under a light and to leave some info on our fishing party on the envelope just makes good sense... thanks so much!

Cool to walk around the pits. We spent probably 30-40 minutes fossil hunting then another 45ish minutes at the indoor exhibit. To reviewers who whine it’s kid-focused... all science-y centers are kid focused because they’re not boring. We’re all kids at heart. If we were kids though we’d spend more time, I’m sure.

Its just a really cool way to spend an afternoon. It is also a very cheap way to spend an afternoon. Although...I do think more people need to pay for the exhibit...we are never too old to learn and there was some interesting things to read and view.

Absolutely wonderful park! Plenty of parking at a very reasonable rate of $2 at self pay. A variety of places to view the river & falls with handicap access & ramps including one quite close to the river. The fossil beds are a wonderful walk without being too rugged with accessibility is completely river level dependent. The fossil beds are NOT wheelchair or handicap accessible due to the nature of the rivers edge & fossils location. Picnic tables & trash cans available.

Ive been to Falls several times. School field trips mostly. Just today brought my husband. Located several fossils, bryozoans mostly. We stayed outdoors because of Covid and our ages. Very fun!

Love this place! Every time we’re near by our family comes here to visit. We love walking, looking at the fossils, and watching the birds in the bird blind. Great place to visit for families!

Interesting place to take kids. If your older its a little rough getting to the fossil beds at the river. Nice views.

Very friendly place great to take the kids on a fossil adventure, wheel chair active. Plus the museum is right there. Along with bike trail, walk trails and all sorts of fun stuff..

For the (free) fossil beds located along the Ohio river in Clarksville, Indiana, it is a 5. The small museum [3] ($9 - 2020) has visual maps of each ancient era of how Indiana may have looked as an ancient sea bed. Geared more for older kids and adults. Fossil beds are for looking at only. It is illegal to remove any fossils.

Ive been there multiple times but have never done a guided fossil walk until this visit. Allen ( I believe that was his name) was great! He was very informative and didnt mind being asked lots of questions.

Its like going to the beach at an ocean, only with obstacle courses! Driftwood, rocks, and nature to explore. So nice@

Beautiful area with lots to look at. Gorgeous as the sun is setting. Should definitely wear tennis shoes. No bathroom on site.

My beagle loved this place! Lots of big rocks to climb on. Great view of the Ohio River. The sound of the falls is quite relaxing.

Its so good for spending time walking around.

Great family outing. Kids love going there. You can hike, bike, picnic or just sit and relax

We didnt do the tour guide and I liked that better. We also parked down the street and walked thebeach. It was fun for us and the kids and we saw some cool fossils!

What a great place to spend a couple hours. The price is very affordable at $9 for adults and $7 for children, but we went for free on the Louisville Culture Pass available during the summer through Louisville Free Public Library. Its been many many years since Id been and the Interpretive Center was almost unrecognizable. They do an amazing job of walking you through the history of the area from millions of years ago through present. They have great interactive exhibits and plenty of things for both kids and adults to enjoy. We will definitely be back!

Perfect place to get outside for a little while! Make sure you go when the water levels are low so you can explore the fossil beds!

Beautiful place but using an antiquated and cumbersome parking fee system: you must go to a box at the side of the parking lot, retrieve the provided pencil and envelope from a bag, record your license plate number and time of visit, deposit $2 cash in the envelope, and drop the envelope in the box. What a nuisance! Many people seemed to ignore paying at all. How about a machine that accepts credit cards at a gate into the parking lot, if you must charge at all?!? At least at other Indiana State Parks there is an attendant to take payment, and I believe they sometimes dont charge anything after the busy summer season ends...or at least that was the case in the past.

Beautiful, free admission state park. Great place for a small hike or just a walk down to the water. Dog friendly!

Beautiful. Lots of trails. Plenty of parking. Great to bring the kids and explore

Well I was on my lunch hour there in hand park on the Indiana side very very well-presented clean the Landscaping grass bushes all trimmed kept in shape sport rolling through the area will Witt loyal downtown Louisville in the Louisville area by the River or the riverfront if they call it from very very well and thats a nice place to visit quiet its a nice place to visit quiet picnic errors down there theres a row Road overpass going across from the Indiana the Kentucky side headlight place to be

Great fun looking at all the cool fossils in the rocks. My kids and I loved it.

Hello Friends! I cycled 20+ miles, today, along the Ohio River Greenaway Pathway into Downtown Louisvilles, Louisville Loop, which is accessible across the Big 4 Walking Bridge. Wow! Thats a mouthful of words to articulate; friends! LolBut, seriously; its so, so much fun to venture along this route, either by cycling and or jogging, and it is an active womans(or mans) exercise dream!Now I didnt actually visit The Falls on this particular day, because - for one thing - its not open to the general public; temporarily, during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Ive visited this park in the past year, and; its a lovely place to bring the family for the natural, scenic beauty, its very interesting to explore, and its really, truly kid-friendly; too.Such wonderful places to investigate, and to happily enjoy, around, and about ... Kentuckiana!

What a wonderful little park!! My friend and I took his fur babies for a walk down by the water here at the Falls. Both Sadiee and Isis enjoyed their time extremely! It was so much fun and so beautiful. I definitely recommend this park for walking your fur babies, spending time in nature with your children/family, or for self-care by taking in the healing aspects of nature. I love this park, and will definitely be returning!!

Beautiful view of the Louisville skyline, day or night.Very quiet atmosphere as well.

Great spot to eat or go for a walk. This is one of the best hang out spaces for families or friends.

Beautiful place. Cool fossils.

The interpretive center was great for our two year old! I didnt think that it would hold her interest, but she really enjoyed all of the interactive parts of the exhibit. We didnt have time to stick around for a hike, so I cant really comment on the rest of the park. But the center was great!

So unique. Huge fossil beds you can walk on! The dogs loved jumping over the crevices and small pools of water. You can walk right up to the river. Would go again and take a picnic. Warning: there is no shade on the fossil beds, which can get quite hot in the summer.

Seriously a must go to stop for the area. Awesome fossil beds and a great place to take photos

This is worth the visit. You can park behind the center & walk up to the overview area or you can hike down the incline to the water. Beautiful rocks to climb or sit on. Excellent views. Very picturesque! A great simple little pit stop to get a good stretch in while road tripping. Interesting history. Let your mind wonder in the possibilities of the historical pass. Sunset views are fantastic. Landscaping is picture worthy too.

This state park is so wonderful, one of two of the largest fossil beds of the era. Heard and saw some wonderful birds including indigo bunting and egrets. I spoke with four different employees and learned as much as I could and they were each so friendly and knowledgeable. A fantastic place to visit.

Quiet and peaceful! Got some absolutely stunning pics today! Great place to fish!

I love this place. My kids and I have so much fun, especial the the dam is closed and the water is low. This day, my son and I took my mom who had never been. She has always been interested in fossils and had a good time look at them all.

Wonderful view!! We met a photographer here to do fall photos. Really enjoyed the scenery.

This park is awesome! The fossils are everywhere, the view is stellar, and you can walk around for free. It is great exercise walking through all the sandy soil, as well. Definitely recommend sunscreen and a hat on sunny days. Getting to see the fossils from so long ago is always a great experience, and it is a unique view of the river.

Really beautiful. A great overlook of the city. Lots of shade for picnics. So fun to walk alongside the Riverbank. I would have to say the museum itself is not worth the money at all...very small and overpriced for what it has to offer, but all the outdoor opportunities makes it a 5 star rating for me.

Nice spot to relax for a while and enjoy the view. Ran into a local guide who gave us an overview of the history which was a definite bonus.

The water had dropped and on can see the fossils. I have been to the park a few years. My mother Heidi Semones took us there many times. Before the park preserved it. We would count the train cars over the mighty river, we had a great time with tea and pp&j. I am sure they still have train cars. I also crossed the bridge many years ago. It was very scaring cross the overtly of the dam.

Beautiful scenery and SO MANY FOSSILS! Took my 6 year old and got a good work out for us both climbing and jumping over rocks. Great place for kids but just be careful

It was great scenic wise; but due to Corvid,Corridor, bathrooms!

Great for a in-town place for different skill levels of hiking. Regular trails and plenty of off trail rocky terrain. Can find rocks with geodes inside to crack open if you keep your eyes open too. Depending on water levels you can stand atop fast rushing water in one area and a stagnant area for those who want to fish just around a bend....and of course, the Fossils to find ;-)

The park is very nice with different trails. The museum is awesome for kids and very informative. There are two small films with lots of information about the Ohio River.

Visit there when the river is kinda dry and you will see so many fossils. The ground and river youn can visit for free. The museum cost extra money. In the spring or after heavy rain upstream of the river. The flow and sound of the river is super powerful. There is a hiking trail in the woods but looks like it only partially maintain and could not make a loop easily.

Fantastic place. A must see and visit if you are in the area.

So many fossils! Make sure you come here when the river is low to get the full experience. The hiking trails are fun too. You just might see a beaver.

Local rc group uses this area almost daily. Beautiful and fun

Lovely place by the water my Bf and I always love visiting. Good for family outings to just taking a brake

Awesome park for history and archeology

Volunteers were on the fossil beds on Saturday morning to help explain what you are seeing in the rocks. Even if you dont care about fossils, it is fun to climb on the rocks.

Its a very beautiful scenic area you can find fossils and all types of information and history of the falls

Its free to visit, free parking, and restrooms at the visitor center. There is stairs behind the visitor center that lead down to the fossil beds. You can walk along the river there, its beautiful and well worth the stop.

One of the prettiest places around great to relax and enjoy the outdors

Really nice place to visit plenty of fossils to look at very interesting

Always a new adventure coming to the falls. Love this place!

It was beautiful! When I went the water was a little high but besides that the site of the city and the dam was amazing! The bridge was also magnificent.

Very interesting you can see the fossils in the river bed rocks. Nice visitor center which gives the history of the area. Also great bird watching.

Pleasant park. Awesome view of Louisville across the Ohio

If you want to see fossils and garbage in one place, this is it. Fishing hooks and fishing line strewn about with neat fossils. Sometimes its hard to tell if its a park or a sewage dump.

Always love going here to see the river and the skyline of Louisville. It is beautiful!

I was expecting to see downfall of the Ohio State Park system. Missed that extra S, my mistake.

Relaxing, peaceful, great trails.

Had no idea this was here until we visited Louisville. So much history an a geologically cool thing to walk on an ocean bed millions of years old. My kids loved it and we learned lots of new things about the area.

Cool area with lots of great views. The museum is great too.

This park is so beautiful. Was a lot of fun exploring.

Whats not to love about this place? Absolutely stunning.

Wonderful place to visit! The museum was so well put together , enjoyed the fossil beds although it was a little bit of a climb down to them.

Good area for walking , enjoyed the river breeze

Love this place.

Where else can you walk through an active fossil bed in a river?

Oh my god. I love this place. Its so beautiful.Take your kids or go with a significant other! I will always recommend this place as a day trip!

Great views of downtown Louisville! A cool place to hang out, listen to music, read a book.

This place is really neat. We had ice cream right across the street and rented bikes and road on the trails in front of the falls. There is also a playground and visitors center.

Great park. Great views. Will go back soon.

We love being on the river such beautiful view

Love to come here to clear my head. Also great smoke spot

Small road side park with picnic tables with view of river and downtown Louisville. Hot fudge sundae at The Widows Walk.

Wonderful views of nature and industry together

Cool place for some history on early America and Lewis and Clark. There is a path you can walk along the rivers edge, great views! The little museum has some neat history and videos that you can watch. Overall, if you have some extra time, it is worth a visit while in the area.

Loved the park with a great view of Louisville downtown. Many place to sit and watch the rive. Visit the exhibit or walk by the water.

Great day trip drive from Indy. Fossil beds are really neat to walk through.