We went to check out this "little gem" to inquire about joining and instead was confrontd by a very…read moreaggressive, unfriendly, and impersonable curator. We will never be back and won't be encouraging anyone else to waste their money there either.

I highly recommend this little hidden gem! If you are looking for total relaxation, this is your…read morespot. We had such a wonderful time on the creek, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying its beauty! We enjoyed the hot tub and a nice drink in the evenings just star gazing.

This place is a hidden gem!! Beautiful campground well taken care of!! The owners are amazing…read morepeople!! We loved our stay here.. the place is clean and well maintained can see the love they have for campers. We will definitely be back to this one!'

We needed a brake and this was a great one. It was a bit of a drive but it was part of the…read moreadventure. This is a family business and they are a hard working frendy bunch who are very friendly and helpful..ot was a great getaway!

The good is that the hike through the beautiful woods was great, and the pool area well kept. The…read morepool table area needs improvement. I really enjoyed my hike.

Cedar Trails is a nice secluded park! Family friendly. We were there just as it's annual kids week…read morehad wrapped up and there were a couple families still hanging around. Plenty of hiking / walking trails. The pool is not heated and we were there early in the season so it was still too cold for us. The hot tub was great, but could use a little TLC. It is plenty big (made by the residents themselves!). I had to rewrite the brakes in our trailer while there and not one person complained, in fact one of the residents lent me some tools! It's a little rustic and could use an infusion of money to improve the maintenance; however all-in-all a great place. Check out the nearby Serpent Mound park! We will definitely stay there again!

This place isnt set for full time rv's. One they dont care of there roads in the winter no matter…read morehow unsafe they're. They only have one dumpster that seems to always be full. The bill cycles are crazy, there is no true month to month if you plan on stay a full year. You will pay your first month of winter on your last month of summer and then have to pay in advance another month for the following summer. The owners can be very direct and rude at times not to mention they dont follow the rules about going the wrong direction on the roads but will jump your ass if you do.

Nice quiet little RV campground along the Ohio River. This is a great spot to stop and camp to…read morewatch the tug boats go by. This is our second time at the campground, and the hosts seem to do a good job with site maintenance. There are steps to help walk down to the river to fish or swim. They even have a couple of boat docks. Stop by for a relaxing time!

Great campground. Plenty to do for the family. Very clean. Tip and the staff are super friendly and…read morehelpful.

Have been going to Longs Retreat for 6 plus years and always got the same weekend going forward…read more This year we were told we could not book because of a leap year???? 1st off if you pre-booked our usual cabins, be honest, do not lie to me. Last time I checked leap year comes every 4 years. It is sad that I will never go back after this last insane excuse, we literally rented 4 cabins, which is alot of money. If Longs Retreat had any ethics they would of let us do our usual times. 1 star in my book and will not recommend them ever again. Black. Get the hint Longs

Very pretty park with lots of different activities available. There is the pioneer museum,…read moreshelters, boat ramp to the Licking River, Lodge and Restaurant. There are also several trails including the short Buffalo Trace trail. Lots of history amid a beautiful setting. We hiked a couple of trails and visited the museum. The museum covers a wide range of history of the area- from fossils to mastodon tusks to Native American artifacts and pioneer life. There is no entrance fee for the park, but there was a small Museum fee- which was definitely worth it.

We stopped and visited the lodge and the gift shop. We did not eat or stay at the lodge so the…read morereview does not address a stay. We had brought a picnic lunch and had a picnic at the state park. It was a nice on the way from Lexington Ky. to Maysville. We did not tour the museum but drove by the river.

Beautiful state park, voted a "gem" in Ohio! The lake is a perfect size to kayak on as larger boats…read moreare not permitted. If you paddle to the back of the lake on the campground side, the creek is gorgeous. There's a ton of wildlife like herons, turtles, eagles, and all sorts of fish for catch and release. The campground hosts several events throughout the season and has electric and non-electric but no full hook up. The camp store has everything you may need. Hike on one of the many clean trails or try a round of disc golf, it's a brand new trail and impressive!

Pulled out camper in to this nice small campground for the weekend. Easy check-in and very clean…read morefacilities. A lot for the family to do with basketball court, pickleball, kids playground, cornhole, ping pong, trails and kayaking! Absolutely coming back!

This state park has so much to offer! The trails are well maintained and easily accessible, the…read morelodge is beautiful with a delicious restaurant inside, and there are even cave tours! Some caves only run seasonally, but I took two tours on a Sunday, and it felt like a good amount at a time. Tickets for tours are purchased at the Welcome Center, day of. There's a self explore cave, too, but you need two adults minimum in your party and each with a flashlight. The arches and natural bridges in this park were amazing sites, scattered along the park. I took on the challenge of hitting each arch / bridge, and it was doable in under 5 miles if you move between accesses.

I started visiting Carter Caves State Park when I was young. Fast forward to 2024. I planned a…read morevisit with my nieces and their kids when I was in town. None of my great nieces and nephews had been inside a cave. We arrived at roughly 11:15 AM. I purchased tickets at the Welcome Center for everyone to tour Saltpetre (AKA Saltpeter) Cave at 11:30 AM. It was $54 for three adults and four children. We followed our tour guide across the street, up a hill, then down the stairs and into the earth we went. This cave was used in the War of 1812 to make gunpowder. We got a history lesson from our tour guide who was so patient with the kids. This cave was the driest of all the caves at the park, so no stalactites hanging from the ceiling. But bonus was, no water on our shoes. If you want to see bats, this is not the cave. The cave used to have thousands of bats. The park conservationists are working to increase bat living in this cave. After the tour, we had to turn up our feet, one at a time, so the tour guide could spray the bottom of our shoes with soap and water. He told us this was done to prevent carrying germs/bacteria out of the cave that could harm the bat population at the park. The tour lasted roughly 45 minutes. It was worth the time and money! The kids had a blast. Only one was scared when the lights were turned off momentarily so we could experience total darkness and silence. My nephew Cooper lasted about 3 minutes, then, in his little whimpering voice, he asked if the lights could be turned back on. I can't say enough great things about our cave guide. We left the Welcome Center and headed to the public pool. The pool was free for those camping and staying in cabins. We went on a Monday, so everyone was $3. Pretty good deal! The pool was clean. Only light snacks available, icecream, chips and soda. I highly recommend you add Carter Caves to your summer fun list!

Been using the boat launch area since 2010. It's a nice park, well managed & clean…read more Here's some info from their website: "The marina is located on the east end of Maysville on the southern bank of the Ohio River. The river park offers camping, picnicking and boating fun for the whole family. The park has 43 camp sites as well as primitive camping. Offering seasonal, monthly, weekly and daily rates. There is water and electric hook-up at each site. The park also provides a dump station, showers and restroom facilities, which are open from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m., snack shop, boat launch, boat docks and playground. There are two picnic shelters, with grills, that may be reserved. There is also seasonal and daily boat launch passes available. The park is open April 1 through Oct. 31, seven days a week. Maysville River Park & Marina is independently managed by Ernest Pierceall. For more information, call (606) 407-5945" http://www.cityofmaysville.com/contact/maysville-river-park-marina/

I have such a great experience here always. This park truly has a little bit of everything, and…read moreit's one of those parks that is welcoming for all ages. One of my favorite parts was the nature center. The staff and naturalists were incredibly kind and helpful, and the space itself is really well done. There's a cute gift shop, educational displays, and even a small children's museum feel with a few live animals to see. It's a great spot to learn something new or play around. Outside, the park is incredible. The trails are extremely well maintained, both the wooded paths and the paved ones, making it perfect for an easy walk or a hike. There's also an outdoor fitness trail that I loved. It has different workout stations along the way, and it's actually really fun, not just functional. It's a great way for both kids and adults to be active. There's also a huge playground and a mini water park area for kids, plus accessible bathrooms and good seasonal amenities. It's very family friendly without feeling overcrowded. If you're into disc golf, this place is a gem. There's a large disc golf course, and they even sell discs and gear right inside the nature center. Another thing worth mentioning is how amazing Great Parks of Hamilton County is overall. They offer so many programs like beginner fishing, guided hikes, plant swaps, art workshops, amphibian hunts, and even owl pellet dissections. Not all of these are specific to this park, but many are hosted here, and it really adds to how special the experience is. Overall, this is an extremely pleasant place to spend time. Whether you're walking the trails, working out, bringing kids to play, or just exploring the nature center, there's something for everyone.

This is an expansive park with a wide array of paved and unpaved trails, great for dog walking and…read moreexercise with beautiful views of the Ohio River. For the little ones, there's a splash park in season (check for cost) with a snack bar. Frisbee golf, nature center, shelter rentals, very clean bathrooms and other amenities available. You will need a parks pass to get in but the yearly rate is worth it and gets you in to all the parks in Anderson Township.