State Parks in Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio is characterized by gently rolling hills, river valleys, and evidence of glacial activity. It borders Michigan to the west and Kentucky to the south. Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield are among the cities in the southwest region. There are 13 state parks in Southwest Ohio.

About State Parks in Southwest Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in southwest Ohio offer a diversity of landscapes.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Southwest Ohio

Buck Creek State Park

Situated in Springfield, Clark County

• Address: 1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45502
• Phone: 937-322-5284 | Website | Facebook

John Bryan State Park

Situated in Yellow Springs, Greene County

• Address: 3790 State Rte 370, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Phone: 937-767-1274 | Website | Facebook

Great Council State Park

Situated in Xenia, Greene County

This is a different kind of state park from any of the others in Ohio. Featuring a 12,000-square-foot interpretive center modeled after a historic Shawnee longhouse, this center focuses on the Shawnee culture and their way of life.

• Historic Displays: hands-on displays, bridging past and present.
• Gallery Space: exhibits of artistry and heritage of the region’s cultures.
• Theater Space: watch a short film where modern Shawnee voices illuminate the history of Great Council.
• Living Stream:  learn about how Shawnee people made use of Ohio’s waterways (interactive).
• Blackfish Trail: a half-mile walking trail.

• Address: 1587 US Rte 68 N, Xenia, Ohio 45385
• Phone: 937-502-0057 | Website | Facebook

Sycamore State Park

Situated in Trotwood, Montgomery County

• Address: 4675 N Diamond Mill, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Kiser Lake State Park

Situated in Conover, Miami County

• Address: 4889 N State Rte 235, Conover, Ohio 45317
• Phone: 937-843-2717 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Kiser Lake State Park!

Hueston Woods State Park

Situated in College Corner, Preble County

• Address: 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, Ohio 45003
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Caesar Creek State Park

Situated in Waynesville, Warren County

• Address: 8570 E State Rte 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719
• Phone: 513-897-3055 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Caesar Creek State Park!

Cowan Lake State Park

Situated in Wilmington, Clinton County

• Address: 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Rocky Fork State Park

Situated in Hillsboro, Highland County

• Address: 9800 North Shore Dr, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website | Facebook

Adams Lake State Park

Situated in West Union, Adams County

• Address: 14633 State Rte 41, West Union, Ohio 45693
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website

East Fork State Park

Situated in Bethel, Clermont County

• Address: 3294 Elklick Rd, Bethel, Ohio 45016
• Phone: 513-734-2730 | Website | Facebook

Stonelick State Park

Situated in Pleasant Plain, Clermont County

• Address: 2895 Lake Dr, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162
• Phone: 513-734-4323 | Website | Facebook

Little Miami State Park

Little Miami State Park is a trail corridor. Visitors can traverse the 50-mile linear park by water from the Little Miami State and Natural Scenic River, or on land via the paved Little Miami Scenic Bikeway.

The trail goes from Terrace Park in Hamilton County to Hedges Road in Greene County. The remainder of the trail to Springfield is also paved and operated by Greene County Parks and Trails.

• Address: 39 S Maple St, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Ohio State Parks

We have articles on the state parks in the four other regions of Ohio:

• Central
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

Let’s Visit State Parks in Southwest Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 13 state parks in southwest Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

For more things to do in southwest Ohio, check out our lists of things to do in Cincinnati, Dayton, Mason, Springfield, and Yellow Springs.