13 Scenic Camping Destinations within Driving Distance of Cincinnati

By CityBeat Staff on Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 9:09 pm

If you're a fan of camping, you're in luck. There are plenty of options to choose from, all within a 4-hour diving distance of Cincinnati. If you're not a fan of camping, you're also in luck because most parks offer some sort of cabin option nearby. Get ready to pop a tent and roast some weenies!

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Red River Gorge
Robbie Ridge Road, Stanton, Ky.
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/RedRiverGorgeKY

Red River Gorge

Robbie Ridge Road, Stanton, Ky.
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/RedRiverGorgeKY

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Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, Ohio 43138
Distance: About 2 hours 30 minutes
Photo: Devin Luginbill

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 State Rt. 664 S, Logan, Ohio 43138
Distance: About 2 hours 30 minutes
Photo: Devin Luginbill

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio
Distance: About 4 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/CuyahogaValleyNationalPark

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio
Distance: About 4 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/CuyahogaValleyNationalPark

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East Fork State Park
3492 Elklick Road, Bethel, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

East Fork State Park

3492 Elklick Road, Bethel, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

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Hueston Woods State Park
College Corner, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Hueston Woods State Park

College Corner, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

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John Bryan State Park
3790 State Rt. 370, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/FriendsofJohnBryanStatePark

John Bryan State Park

3790 State Rt. 370, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Distance: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/FriendsofJohnBryanStatePark

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Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, Ky.
Distance: About 3 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/MammothCaveNPS

Mammoth Cave National Park

1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, Ky.
Distance: About 3 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/MammothCaveNPS

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Salt Fork State Park
14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, Ohio
Distance: About 3 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/SaltForkStatePark</

Salt Fork State Park

14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, Ohio
Distance: About 3 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/SaltForkStatePark

Paint Creek State Park
280 Taylor Road, Bainbridge, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/PaintCreekStatePark

Paint Creek State Park

280 Taylor Road, Bainbridge, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/PaintCreekStatePark

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Shawnee State Park
4404 State Rt. 125 Portsmouth, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/ShawneeStatePark

Shawnee State Park

4404 State Rt. 125 Portsmouth, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours
Photo via Facebook.com/ShawneeStatePark

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Mohican State Park
1098 County Road 3006 Perrysville, Ohio
Distance: About 3 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/MohicanStatePark

Mohican State Park

1098 County Road 3006 Perrysville, Ohio
Distance: About 3 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/MohicanStatePark

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Tar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/TarHollowStatePark

Tar Hollow State Park

16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, Ohio
Distance: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/TarHollowStatePark

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Clifty Falls State Park
2221 Clifty Drive, Madison, Ind.
Distance: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/CliftyFallsSP

Clifty Falls State Park

2221 Clifty Drive, Madison, Ind.
Distance: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Photo via Facebook.com/CliftyFallsSP

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