Alerts and Closures

Winton Woods Boathouse Closed

• Start: April 20, 2026
• Other
• Winton Woods Harbor

Winton Woods Boathouse will close at 4:00 p.m. today. It will re-open at its regular hours on Tuesday, April 21.

Little Miami Scenic Trail - Closure

• Start: April 17, 2026
• End: May 1, 2026
• Construction
• Little Miami Scenic Corridor

A half-mile section of the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Bass Island is closed from April 21 through May 1, while the parking lot is expanded and the entry drive from Newtown Road is reconstructed. The closure extends from U.S. 50/Wooster Pike to the entrance to the Little Miami Golf Center.

Trail users can still access the trail from the Little Miami Golf Center and Avoca Trailhead, both of which offer on-site parking with a valid Motor Vehicle Permit.

Online Reservation System Update Notice

• Start: April 6, 2026
• Scheduled Maintenance
• All Parks

We are upgrading our reservation software system from April 13 through April 27. During this time, guests will not be able to make online reservations for campsites, shelters, lodges, tee times, or education programs.

If you need assistance during this period:

• To book tee times from April 13 through April 27, please call the course
• For all campgrounds, please call 513-851-2267.
• To book a shelter, facility or register for a program April 13 through April 27: Please call 513-521-PARK.

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your booking experience.

Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp Closed

• Start: March 29, 2026
• Flooding
• Shawnee Lookout

The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp is closed to vehicular traffic due to high water and debris covering the ramp and parking area.

Pavillion Restrooms Closed

• Start: October 21, 2025
• Other
• Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve

Maintenance work is being performed on the floor of the River Mount Pavilion Restrooms and those restrooms will remain closed until further notice.

Golf Cart Paths Closed

• Start: March 25, 2025
• Construction
• Shawnee Lookout

Due to work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths will be closed beginning March 25th. Eagle’s Landing parking lot will remain open. Park roads and other trails will not be affected.

Parking Lot and River Access Closed

• Start: November 18, 2024
• Construction
• Little Miami Scenic Corridor

Little Miami River Access Improvements at Bass Island will continue through summer of 2026. The Bass Island parking lot and river access will be closed during this time. Please refer to the project page for more information and check the website for updates on alerts and closures.