Falls of the Ohio
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Falls of the Ohio is a waterfall on Ohio River in Clark County, Indiana. Height and flow season are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
River levels and dam operations change access to the fossil beds; August through October usually offers the best fossil-bed accessibility when the river is lowest. Stay off slick rock near the water. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Historic Falls of the Ohio rapids and cascade on the Ohio River at Clarksville; flow controlled by the McAlpine Dam complex. Fossil beds are among the largest exposed Devonian beds in the world. |
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| Water type | River |
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| Current | Strong |
Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Parking | Falls of the Ohio State Park / Interpretive Center, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129. |
| Fee | Parking $2; Interpretive Center $9 (12+), $7 (5-11), under 5 free. Annual pass covers parking only. |
| Hours | Park grounds daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Interpretive Center Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Interpretive Center is ADA accessible; a wheelchair is available for visitors with limited mobility. |
| Managed by | Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Falls of the Ohio State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Interpretive Center and Devonian fossil beds along the Ohio River; picnic tables and grills throughout the park. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Falls of the Ohio open?
River levels and dam operations change access to the fossil beds; August through October usually offers the best fossil-bed accessibility when the river is lowest. Stay off slick rock near the water. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Park grounds daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Interpretive Center Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Can you swim at Falls of the Ohio?
A strong current is reported here, use caution.
How do you get to Falls of the Ohio?
The road in is paved. Parking: Falls of the Ohio State Park / Interpretive Center, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129.
Do you need a reservation for Falls of the Ohio?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Falls of the Ohio?
The fee is Parking $2; Interpretive Center $9 (12+), $7 (5-11), under 5 free. Annual pass covers parking only.
When is Falls of the Ohio flowing?
Historic Falls of the Ohio rapids and cascade on the Ohio River at Clarksville; flow controlled by the McAlpine Dam complex. Fossil beds are among the largest exposed Devonian beds in the world.
What facilities are at Falls of the Ohio?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Interpretive Center and Devonian fossil beds along the Ohio River; picnic tables and grills throughout the park.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Just outside: Falls of the Ohio State Park (0.9 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/falls-of-the-ohio-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.parking / waterbodyName / access.hours / access.fee, waterfall.flowNote / ephemeral false / hazardNote, access.roadSurface / permitRequired false / waterType river / current strong)
- https://fallsoftheohio.org/plan-your-visit/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
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