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John James Audubon State Park

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John James Audubon State Park

Grounds open 7 AM to dusk. Regular operation will resume on March 15, 2026--at that time, the Museum and Nature Center will be open daily from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
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Located minutes from the downtown areas of Henderson, KY and Evansville, IN, John James Audubon State Park is a hidden treasure of lush nature preserve featuring hiking, camping, golfing, fishing, museum, and more. Audubon Museum and Nature Center are currently operating under winter hours--closed Mondays and Tuesdays; open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 A.M.-4 P.M. Additionally, the Museum and Natur

e Center will close for the holidays at the end of the day Dec. 23, reopening January 2, 2026. John James Audubon State Park is open sunrise to sunset year-round, unless hazardous conditions exist. Cottages are normally open year-round, but will be CLOSED December 2025-March 2026 for renovations. To check cottage availability or make reservations, please call 270-826-2247. Audubon Golf Course is open year-round, but hours may vary and are weather dependent. Please call (270)826-5546 to confirm daily operation times. Four picnic shelters are available for rental. For details and reservations, please contact (270)826-2247. The Audubon Campground is open mid-March through mid-November. Reservations are booked through ReserveAmerica.com. All hiking trails except one are within a designated State Nature Preserve and must follow preserve rules of no pets. Leashed pets are allowed ONLY on Eagle Glen Pet Trail. Leashed pets are allowed in other areas of the park. There are more places to explore! Check out Audubon Wetlands on Wolf Hills Road, just north of the main park. Gate opens by early morning and closes at dusk. Cars should park in the gravel lot. The trails are ADA accessible, and include a 750-ft. boardwalk overlooking a shrub wetland, and a level, wooded path around a bottomland hardwood forest. A cypress slough can be observed from Wolf Hills Road. Leashed pets and bicycles are allowed on the designated trails. The wetland may close periodically due to flooding of the nearby Ohio River.

06/06/2026

Someone in the family a future geologist?
Museum and Gift Shop open daily 10am to 5pm.
Museum is free of charge on Wednesdays.

06/05/2026

Don't forget, tomorrow night (June 6) is the Twilight Hike at John James Audubon State Park! Experience nature's shift change from day into night during this National Trails Day after-hours adventure. This naturalist-led hike begins at the Welcome Center at 7:30 P.M. The hike will cover 2.1-miles over varied terrain--hills, gravel and exposed roots, dirt paths, and a staircase. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. $5/person admission.

Can't make this date? Don't want to hike our hills? Join us the following weekend, June 13, at Audubon Wetlands on Wolf Hills Road. This ADA accessible site is all flat terrain, with small gravel, dirt path, and boardwalk. This Twilight Hike begins at 7:45 P.M. Wear shoes that can get muddy, put on mosquito repellent, and bring a flashlight. $5/person admission, cash only at the gate.

06/03/2026

Operation WILD Summer Nature Camps are underway. You have until this Saturday, June 6, to register your Wrens (ages 6-8) for next week's camp. Only a few spaces left!

Raptors (ages 9-12) registration is due June 20.

Give the kids three mornings of nature-related fun at John James Audubon State Park.

06/02/2026

Mosquitoes won’t leave you alone? Try one of our all natural bug sprays. Handmade in KY.
Museum and Gift Shop open daily 10am to 5pm.
Museum is free of charge on Wednesdays.

06/01/2026

June is the last month to submit photos for our 2026 photography competition. Be sure to read the guidelines closely to ensure that your submitted photographs meet all the criteria. These submissions are due on June 30th. We are excited to see your photographs from around the park this past year!

The Museum is open every day 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.

05/30/2026

The best way to learn is having fun while doing it!
Museum and Gift Shop open daily 10am to 5pm. Museum is free of charge on Wednesdays.

05/28/2026

Operation WILD Summer Nature Camps are fast approaching! Registration deadline for Little Chickadees (Ages 3-5) is this Saturday, May 30. Just $25/child for 3 mornings of fun, nature-related games, stories, crafts, animal encounters, and much MORE! Sign up now for June 2-4, from 10:30-11:45 A.M. A parent attends with the child.

To register, contact [email protected] or call 502-782-9727.

Wrens, ages 6-8, June 9-11, $35, 10 A.M.-Noon
Raptors, ages 9-12, June 23-25, $50, 9 A.M -Noon.

05/27/2026

Don't miss out on the Twilight HIke at John James Audubon State Park! Celebrate National Trails Day with your family on an after-hours adventure through the nature preserve trails. Our naturalists will lead you over 2.1-miles of varied terrain (includes hills, exposed roots, and a staircase!) as we enjoy that strange time of evening when the forest changes over from day into night. Come explore with us! June 6, 7:30 P.M., starting from the Warbler Road trailhead by the Welcome Center. $5 admission at the gate. No pets, please. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Hike should last 1.5-2 hours.
Questions? Contact: 502-782-9727 or email [email protected].

05/26/2026

Need that special gift?
Museum and Gift Shop open daily 10am to 5 pm.
Museum is free of charge on Wednesdays.

05/25/2026

Today we honor those who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Please take time to remember these heroes and their families today.

As a thank you to our troops, John James Audubon State Park will offer free admission to the Museum for retired and active-duty military today, Monday May 25, 2026.

Address

3100 US Highway 41 N
Henderson, KY
42420

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm
Sunday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+12708262247

Website

http://www.parks.ky.gov/

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