Nestled in Magnet, these log cabins are located at the water’s edge on the largest pool (Cannelton Pool) of the entire Ohio River System stretching 114 miles from the locks and dam at Louisville, KY to the dam in Cannelton. The view of each cabin overlooks the Ohio River.

Approximately 14 miles from interstate 64, Magnet, Indiana is a stone’s throw from the Ohio River Scenic By-way, which boasts interesting spots and riverview histories. 

In the lush hills of Perry County in rural southern Indiana just over the Kentucky border rests a pair of serene log cabins, hand-hewn in the time-honored tradition of the mid-19th century. Settled along the magnificent and wild Ohio River, these cabins are a peaceful reminder of a forgotten time, a time antebellum before the Civil War, a time characterized by a simpler way of life, and when pioneers set out for new lands and prospectors struck out for fortune.

Originally constructed in the 1850s, the cabins were disassembled in 1989 and moved to where they proudly stand today, on a bluff overlooking Oil Creek. The cabins are decorated with early American charm and loving care. The scenery is teeming with wildlife, as well as perennial flowers, and it’s not altogether unusual to spot graceful blue herons, gentle deer, industrious beavers, wild turkeys, and a variety of migrating ducks. And being that you’re in the midst of 60,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest, you’ll be able to hike along seemingly endless trails in one of the hilliest and most forested counties in the entire state.

Ideally situated in Derby, the Ohio River Cabins are close to Hoosier National Forest trails offering amenities such as hot tubs, river view, covered decks, private docks on the river, and some with a washer and dryer. Additionally, RV camping (with electricity and water) and pontoon boat rentals are offered during the spring and summer. To solve your river venture needs, there is an easy access to Ohio River with boat ramp just 1/2 mile from the cabins.