Ohio’s scenic swimming holes: Caesar Creek State Park

Dozens of swimming holes, accessible only via hiking trails, are yours for the choosing along a section of Caesar’s Creek near the Little Miami River – just a short drive from Cincinnati. Once inside Caesar Creek State Park, bypass the public beach and head for the hills (literally!).

Plenty of off-the-beaten-path private oases offer secluded sanctuary minus the hustle, bustle and noise of more popular lakes and rivers.

Choices abound for those keen on spending lazy summer afternoons convening with nature, and a myriad of swimming holes in this neck of the woods are sure to delight adventurers of all ages.

– Hannah Van Sickle, The Ohio 100