The Hamilton County Park District offers three scenic campgrounds for a perfect weekend getaway - Miami Whitewater Forest, Steamboat Bend and Winton Woods.

In addition, there are two youth camps. Possum Run Youth Area in Winton Woods and Hidden Hollow Youth Area in Miami Whitewater Forest are ideal for scout and youth groups seeking a rustic overnight camping experience. Youth camps can be reserved by calling (513) 521-PARK.

A Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter each park ($5.00 annual, $2.00 daily).

 

Campground Reservation Update – 12/1/09

Several exciting changes have recently taken place to make it easier and more convenient to reserve your favorite campsite.

• Reservations can now be placed up to one year in advance for all campsites and cabins at Winton Woods and Miami Whitewater Forest including the four Halloween Campout weekends at Winton Woods.  There will no longer be an “opening day” each year or a special drawing for Halloween campsites.
• Holiday weekends no longer require a three-night stay.  Cabin rentals no longer require a two-night stay on weekends.
• Phone reservations for Miami Whitewater Forest can now be placed by calling either Miami Whitewater Boathouse (513-367-9632, March-October) or Winton Woods Campground Office (513-851-2267, leave message and return phone number).
• For your convenience, all campsites and cabins at Winton Woods and Miami Whitewater Forest can now be reserved online.  Online reservations must be paid in full by credit card when placed.  Camping fees are the same whether you reserve online, call the campground office, or stop by in person.
• Reservations for Steamboat Bend Campground at Woodland Mound are not available online at this time.  Reservations for Steamboat Bend will be accepted at the Winton Woods Campground Office beginning February 26, 2010.

Our goal in introducing these changes is to make it easier than ever for you to reserve a campsite at the Hamilton County Park District.  Since the online system is new for us, we do ask for your patience as technical challenges are certainly a possibility with any new technology.

Happy Camping!

Bill Mowery
Recreation Manager

 

Winter Camping Information

Winton Woods Campground

The Winton Woods campground office (513-851-2267) is closed for the winter. Guests without internet access, those with campground credit, and groups who wish to make 2010 reservations by phone, can leave a voice message at 513-851-2267.  Please be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached.  Campground staff will return your call promptly, Monday through Friday.

Through February 25, 2010, winter camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins are closed for the winter.

All campsites are $15.00 a night.

Please fill out a ticket envelope located on the lobby desk.  Tear off envelope receipt and clip to the post in front of your site. Insert your payment (cash or check) and drop envelope in the box, located on the lobby wall.  Checks should be made payable to Hamilton County Park District.

The shower building is closed for the winter.  Port-o-lets are located at the shower building and across from the activity shelter.  Restrooms are also available at the campground office from dawn to dusk.

Potable water is located at hydrants located at the dump station and next to the shower building.

Miami Whitewater Forest Campground

The campground is closed for the season and will open for the 2010 season on March 1.

Steamboat Bend Campground

Closed for the season and will reopen on April 1, 2010. Reservations for Steamboat Bend 2010 season will be available on February 26, 2010 by calling the Winton Woods Campground office.