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Located on the banks of the Ohio River in Clarksville,
Indiana at I-65 exit 0 is the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The 386-million-year-old
fossil beds are among the largest naturally exposed Devonian fossil beds in
the world. The park features a spectacular interpretive center overlooking
the fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and video presentation.
Fishing, hiking, fossil viewing, bird watching, and picnicking are among the most common
activities.
While fossil collecting is prohibited, the park staff encourages
visitors to explore and discover the many different types of fossils that
can be found on the ancient sea bottom.
The months of August thru October provide the best accessibility to the 220 acres of fossil beds, as the river
is at its lowest level during this period. Questions on general park information,
directions, and fossil tour arrangements can be made by contacting the park.
Operating hours are EST November thru March and EDST for April thru October.
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of the Fossil Beds
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