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TOWNS | CINCINNATI, DAYTON, XENIA, YELLOW SPRINGS | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=39.49133, lon=-84.09925(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OH |
WATER | Little Miami River, Caesars Creek |
TYPE | River/Creek |
DESCRIPTION | The Little Miami River, in the area near Xenia, is paralleled by a bike path and offers hiking, biking and swimming opportunities. See DIRECTIONS below for details. |
AREAS | Varies-see below |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Nearby at John Bryan S. P. |
BATHING SUITS | Varies-see below |
DIRECTIONS | Places are near Xenia, most directions are from Xenia: | CAESARS CREEK [CAES]: A section of Caesar's Creek, near the Little Miami River, about 1 mile long with many places where people swim and skinny dip. There are dozens of great swimming holes on this section of river, accessible only by trails. There are some more remote places where bathing suits may be considered optional. There is a large campgorund there in the state park which is a few miles away. The nearest public phone and restrooms is at the lower dam parking area and in Corwin where there are restrooms and payphones along the bike path. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.49133, lon=-84.09925(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Xenia, take RT 42 south to Waynesville. In Waynesville, go east on RT 73 (left) about .4 miles then turn left on Smith Rd. then go south (left) on Corwin Rd. (also known as Little Miami river road) towards Oregonia. (These swimming places are also accessible from the bike path which runs parallel to the river road.). Just to the south of the Caesars creek bridge is a parking area. Take the trail towards the river and whenever the trail splits, stay near the river. There are dozens of great swimming holes on this section of river, accessible only by trails. You can also get there by parking at the "Lower Dam" parking area at the Ceaser's creek Dam, then crossing the old bridge across the river and turning down stream. After crossing the second old agricultural bridge, you will start to see some swimming holes. There is a slight chance that they may open a flood gate at the dam and water levels will rise quickly, and you will get a little flash flood. A horn is supposed to warn persons downstream before this happens. This shouldn't cause a problem, unless you get to far from shore or are a poor swimmer. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/27/2004. OREGONIA: (OREG) Two swimming places very close together in the Little Miami River near Oregonia. Bathing suits are required. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.4519, lon=-84.0977(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Caesar's Creek (above), continue south on Corwin Rd. (also known as Little Miami river road) to RT 12 just north of Oregonia. The first swimming place is where RT 12 (Oregonia road) crosses a new bridge spanning the Little Miami. The second Oregonia place is about .25 miles down-stream in the village of Oregonia itself at the site of the old bridge. The two sites are close enough that you can swim back and forth between them. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/27/2004. FIRST PLACE: The little Miami runs under the new RT 12 bridge in a long slower moving section of water. Access is by trails running down from the bridge. There are small sandy areas big enough for 2 or 3 people to lay out on towels at the edge of the water, and you can also lay under the bridge if you want. Nearby trees provide shade if desired. This is an established, tolerated swimming hole that people use daily and that appears to be a perfectly legal place to swim. There are no posted "no swimming" signs. Signs prohibit jumping from bridge. SECOND PLACE: This site is at the north end of the town of Oregonia where the old "jumping" bridge used to cross the river before it collapsed. No more jumping, but people still swim in the river here, and this is where the locals go to cool off on warm afternoons. KIL-KARE HOLE: (KILK) Swimming hole in the Little Miami River between Dayton and Xenia, under a bridge that carries the bikeway across the river. In the Little Miami State Senic Preserve. Clear and cool. Bathing suits are needed at this exposed site. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.7067, lon=-83.9992(source:Topozone) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Xenia, go west on RT 35 (toward Dayton) and turn north (right) at signs to the "Kil-Kare" speedway (this may be signed either Trebein Rd. or Valley Rd.). Follow the Kil-Kare signs then, when the road crosses the bike path, stop and hike about .25 mile west (to the left) to the bikeway (old railroad) bridge over the Little Miami River. The swimming hole is right at the bridge. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/27/2004. OLD MILL DAM: (OLDM) This description from a local fan: "A large pond that is backed up behind a man-made dam on the Little Miami river. There are a few deep places, but in most areas you can stand on the bottom. The water is unusually clean and pristine, but there may be some silt if you visit shortly after a storm, and in the summer, there sometimes is some algee growth, but it usually isn't too bad." This is in the Glen Helen Preserve, administered by nearby Antioch College. There is camping nearby at John Bryan S. P. CHECK THE CURRENTS HERE, THEY CAN BE STRONG - DO NOT SWIM IF THE WATER LEVEL IS HIGH. "One side of the river is practically impossible to get to since it is in a natural condition, but there is a large grassy area with a small sandy beach adjacent to the trail. Some years they mow the grass and others they let it grow wild. The dam it's self is low and probably was made of earth originally. Sometime after it was built in the 1860's, it was covered with concrete. This has left a large, smooth surface perfect for sunbathing, and from which you can jump into the lake if you want." "The dam is old, and you will see water leaking under, around, and through it. There are several places where the concrete has cracked, but the dam is no longer maintained and when it eventually breaks down, they will just let the river flow again and the swimming hole will disappear. Some of the water from the dam is diverted to a man made mill race that runs to the old mill that still is standing about 200 yards from the dam. There is a foot bridge from the banks of the pond to the top of the dam over this mill race. When water is not too high or too fast, you can hop into the water near the place the mill race starts and float quite quickly through the race and into the stream that leads to the mill. It is sort of like a water slide, and can be a lot of fun. Kid's especially like it, and can amuse themselves here for hours." LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.7825, lon=-83.8719(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Directions to the park are as follows: FIRST WAY: By Car from State Route 68 in Yellow Springs, or by bike from the Xenia to Yellow Springs Bike Path: Go to the business district and turn Southeast onto Corry St. at the traffic light by the Subway and BP Gas. Corry St. parallels the bike path. Travel down Corry St, past the Trail Side Museum and the Antioch College buildings until you get to the first road on the left. This is Grinnell Road. Turn left onto Grinnell Road. Follow it down into the river valley until you get to the first left turn which is Bryan Park Road. Turn left onto Bryan Park Road. About 100 feet after turning off Grinnell road, Bryan Park Road makes a sharp turn to the left, and there is a small parking area on the right (the parking area is very small - it may be necessary to park nearby and walk to here.) The abandoned mill is next to the parking lot. From the parking lot walk through the gate that says "Glen Helen: on it and down the lane to the pond. This lane passes through a field of wild grasses and flowers and can be very impressive at some times of the year. If you prefer, you can also walk along more primative paths along the mill race itself. There is a private residence to the left along the lane, so stay to the right where the lane splits. The pond is about 200 yards down this path, just as you get into the woods. SECOND WAY: From State Highway 370: Follow signs to John Bryan State Park. When you get to the main entrance, you will see a sign that says that state highway 370 ends. Instead of turning left into the park, continue straight towards the camp ground. Someplace near the camp ground, the road name changes to Bryan Park Road. Continue along this road and down the hill into the river valley. At the bottom of the hill the road makes a very sharp right turn, then dead ends into Grinnell road. The parking area mentioned above is directly ahead of you before the right turn. Hiking:Pick up a map at the Trail Side Museum, or eleswhere in Yellow Springs. Also, follow this link for hiking information. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 11/27/2004. CEDARVILLE FALLS: (CEDA) This description from a local fan: "Major falls with pool at bottom, located at the south-west corner of Cedarville where the Massie Creek goes over a 30 foot tall water falls. This is a major tributary ot the Little Miami river and flow is high all year. There is a large, deep pool at the bottom of the falls which is cool all year. The spot is particularly enjoyed by the local citizens and students at Cedarville College. May be posted "No Swimming" - observe local laws. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.7388, lon=-83.8130(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Xenia, RT 42 north or, from Springfield, RT 72 south or I-70 and turn onto RT 42 south in downtown Cedarville. This is at the south-west edge of Cedarville, about halfway between Springfield and Xenia. There is a large parking area for about 20 cars on the north side of RT 42 just south of Cedarville, and it is marked "Cedarville Falls". A short, well maintained walk leads to the falls from the parking lot. There are porto potties at the parking lot in summer, but the closest phone is about 2-3 blocks back in town. Food and gas is available in town, and camping is not far away at John Bryan State Park."
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 11/27/2004 | |
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TOWNS | MANSFIELD, BELLVILLE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=40.6021, lon=-82.4744(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OH |
WATER | Clear Fork River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in northern Ohio on the Clear Fork River. Deep end, shallow area, grassy beach. Suitable for kids, place to jump. AS OF 7/06, POSTED NO TRESPASSING but folks are still swimming there. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | East of here on RT 97 at Mohican Memorial S. F. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Mansfield, take RT 13 south to Bellville then RT 97 east about 2.5 miles and turn south (right) on Dill Rd. then west (right) on Gatton Rocks Rd. Go about .15 miles to the swimming hole (near the Wade-Gatton Nursery.)
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/4/2007 | |
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