Caesar Creek State Park

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Caesar Creek State Park Caesar Creek State Park is perfectly located between Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Horseman's Campground
Located off of Furnas Olgelsby Rd.
(1216)

For a short drive you can experience all we have to offer:

Park Office
8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068
513-897-3055
Open Year Round
Boat Registration Agent, Park Souvenirs, Brochures & Maps, General Inquiries, Gift Cards, FLO EV Charging Stations

Overnight Camping:

Campground
9000 Center Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177
937-488-4595
Reservations: www.reserveohio.com
287 Sites Total - All electric, 35 Full Hook-up sites
Pet Friendly, Showers, Flush toilets, Camp Store, Playground equipment, Basketball court, Boat Ramp, Amphitheater, Kayak Rental during season, MTB Trail, Hiking, Swim Area. Reservations: www.reserveohio.com
30 Primitive Sites
Horse Ties, Non-Potable Water, Pit Latrine, Shelter

Group Camps
5 Locations - Wellman Meadow, 50 Springs, Hickory Overlook, Cedar Point, Pawsat's Place (Horse Group Camp)
Reservations: www.reserveohio.com
Shelter, Fire Ring, Flush Restroom (Horse Camp - Pit Latrine)

Hopewell Backpack Camp
Reservations: Park Office 513-897-3055
Primitive Camp, Fire Ring

Boating:

2,830-acre lake (unlimited horsepower)
5 launch ramps: North Pool, Furnas Shores, Wellman, Campground, & Young Rd. Marina at Caesar Creek
8574 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068
513-897-1092
Open April - October
122 Seasonal and Transient Slip rentals. Fuel Pier, Pump Out, Restrooms, Boating & Fishing Supplies, Bait, Ice Cream, Pizza, Large Deck with Eating Area

Dry Moorage Area
North Pool Boat Ramp Access
Reservations: Park Office 513-897-3055
65 dry storage slots for boats and trailers

Nature Center:

Caesar Creek Nature Center
4006 Pioneer Village Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
513-897-2437
Offers Year Round Naturalist Programs, Wildlife Exhibits, Playscape, Youth Archery, Birding

Trails:

Over 63 Miles of Trails
All Trails listed on the DeTour Trail App

Hiking - All Trails open to Hikers
Popular Hiking Trails - 12 Mile Perimeter Trail Loop, Horseshoe Falls Trail

Bridle Trails - Farmers Trace, Moonlight Vista, Rose Briar, & Solidago Downs

Mountain Bike Trails - Campground Loop, Turkey Run, Harveysburg Loop, & Fifty Springs Loop


Day Lodge Rental:

Hopewell Day Lodge
Located at end of Middletown Rd. off of Clarksville Rd. Reservations: www.reserveohio.com
Day Use Rental from 10am - 10pm
Comes with Tables & Chairs, Restrooms, Kitchen, Fridge, Oven, Microwave, Sink, Deck, Outdoor Charcoal Grill, Picnic Tables

Swimming:

Public Beach - 1300ft
Open Grass Area, First Come First Serve Shelters, Charcoal Grills, Restrooms

Campground Swim Area
Small swim area for registered campers

2 Boat Swim Areas on the Lake
Located in coves near the Campground & Fifty Springs Peninsula

Picnicking:

First Come First Serve Shelters
Located at Beach & Fifty Springs Area
Tables, Charcoal Grills, Restrooms

Picnic Tables
Located at Park Office & Campground

Hunting:

Valid Ohio Hunting License Required
Public Hunting Areas Available
Refer to Park Hunting Map & Wildlife Rules & Regulations
Bow Only Area open near Campground beginning November 15th
HuntFish OH App

Public Archery Range
Located behind the Hopewell Backpack Camp off of Middletown Rd

Dog Training Area
Located on Scott Rd. Fishing:

Youth Pond
Stocked with Channel Catfish & Bluegill
Located Near the Marina
Open to Anglers under the age of 16

Lake open to Fishing
Must have a valid fishing license if 16 or older
Shoreline Access - Near Marina, Dam, & Boat Ramps
Known for Muskellunge & Crappie
Stocked with Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, & Saugeye

ADA Fishing Pier
Located Near Marina
Fish Attractor Light during Season

Fish Habitat Structures located on HuntFish OH App

Winter Recreation: (conditions permitting)

Ice fishing
Cross country skiing - 50 Springs Loop

US Army Corp of Engineers:

Visitors Center
4020 North Clarkville Rd
513-897-1050
Shelters, Playgrounds, Spillway, Trails, Dam, Youth Pond, Fitness Trail, Observation Deck, Fossil Hunting, Nation Park Pass

Historical Sites:

Pioneer Village
3999 Pioneer Village Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
937-705-0785
ccpv.us
Collection of Historic Buildings
Holds historic/pioneer events

Zion Baptist Cemetery

Wellman boat ramp will be closed tomorrow and Thursday, 10/14 - 10/15 for a paving repair project.All other ramps are op...
10/13/2026

Wellman boat ramp will be closed tomorrow and Thursday, 10/14 - 10/15 for a paving repair project.

All other ramps are open for lake access.

It looks like eveyone had so much fun last weekend! Feel free to share your pictures with us below, we love to see them!...
10/13/2026

It looks like eveyone had so much fun last weekend! Feel free to share your pictures with us below, we love to see them!

THANK YOU to our wonderful Friends Caesar Creek Campground Friends for partnering with us to offer a fun filled weekend 🎃👻

A very special day at Caesar Creek State Park! 💙🐾After years of planning, hard work, and wonderful partnerships, we are ...
10/09/2026

A very special day at Caesar Creek State Park! 💙🐾

After years of planning, hard work, and wonderful partnerships, we are proud to officially welcome visitors to the Jason Lagore Memorial Dog Park.

We are honored to have this special place at Caesar Creek, celebrating Officer Lagore’s legacy for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this vision a reality!

Celestial Stories of the Underground Railroad. Wow. We will do this event again. Here’s a shout out of THANKS to local c...
10/08/2026

Celestial Stories of the Underground Railroad. Wow. We will do this event again. Here’s a shout out of THANKS to local community members who helped others find freedom bravely.

10/08/2026

Our America 250 event was eye opening. We will do this event again.

10/08/2026

Our Celestial Stories of the Underground Railroad event was moving. I felt it in my soul. Here’s a shout out of THANKS to local community members who helped others find freedom bravely.

Hydroplane Races are this weekend on the lake in front of the beach.North Pool boat ramp will be closed Friday Oct. 2 - ...
10/01/2026

Hydroplane Races are this weekend on the lake in front of the beach.

North Pool boat ramp will be closed Friday Oct. 2 - Sunday Oct. 4 for event set up. All other ramps will remain open.

The Beach will be closed to swimming during the event on Saturday and Sunday.

Races will take place in front of the beach. Boaters will be allowed to pass through in between races on the far side.

10/01/2026

Join us on Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. as we honor the life, service, and lasting legacy of Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore at the Jason Lagore Memorial Dog Park in Caesar Creek State Park.

This special dedication will bring together Jason’s family, friends, fellow officers, ODNR representatives, Friends of Ohio K9 supporters, project partners, and community members who helped make this memorial possible.

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to explore the memorial plaza and dog park, walk the trails, visit the dog beach, and meet Natural Resources Officers.

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate a legacy of service that will continue to inspire future generations.

📍 Caesar Creek State Park
8570 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Friends of Ohio K9, Inc.
Ohio, The Heart of it All

Join us this weekend! Pre-register with the links provided. Hope to see you there!
09/29/2026

Join us this weekend! Pre-register with the links provided. Hope to see you there!

✨ Mark Your Calendar! ✨

Celestial Stories of the Underground Railroad will take place on October 2 and 3 — a powerful, two‑day experience connecting history, nature, and the night sky.

🌙 October 2
Join us at Caesar Creek State Park for an evening of stories inspired by the journeys and guiding stars of the Underground Railroad.

🌟 October 3
The program continues at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati and at John Bryan State Park.

You can join for all or parts of this exciting educational weekend — and we’d love to see you there!

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio, The Heart of it All
America 250-Ohio

Address

8570 East State Route 73
Waynesville, OH
45068

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