Miami Whitewater Forest

Miami Whitewater Forest

Something for Everyone Outdoors

Miami Whitewater Forest
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Trails, watersports, golf, camping and more.

As the largest park, Miami Whitewater Forest offers everything from scenic trails to stand-up paddleboarding, to golf and camping.

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Miami Whitewater Forest: 4,678 Acres
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Amenities

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Open daily from dawn until dusk

Address

Miami Whitewater Forest

9001 Mt. Hope Road
Harrison, OH 45030

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Phone: 513-367-4774
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Tee Times

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Play is available for 9 or 18 holes, with walk or cart options. Tee times can be made up to 10 days in advance.

Camping

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Miami Whitewater Forest Campground has 46 sites, with 30-amp electric, picnic tables, and fire rings.

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Programs and Events

Fun Things To Do At Miami Whitewater Forest

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Experts in the Field: Hike with an Ornithologist

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Park in a Day

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Prairie Pollination Power

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Pollinator Festival

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Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats

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Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats

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Great Parks Book Club

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Spark in the Dark

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Activities at Miami Whitewater Forest

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Soccer

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Ultimate Frisbee

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Disc Golf

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Paddling

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Camping

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Trails

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Dog Park

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Fishing

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Golf

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Horseback Riding

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Picnicking

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TRAILS

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Badlands Trail

A woodland trail featuring intermittent streams that disappear underground and reappear further along.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 1.6 mile
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Oakleaf Trail

Hikers may hear the red-shouldered hawk’s sharp ‘kee-aah’ call overhead. A common woodland resident, it’s known to watch or even follow visitors as they pass through its treetop territory.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 0.6 miles
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Shaker Trace Inner Loop

A section of the trail follows the Dry Fork Creek. Exercise stations are featured along the way.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 1.2 Miles
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Shaker Trace Outer Loop

Winds through prairies and wetlands, offering a scenic ride or walk through rare habitats. Spot birds, turtles, and butterflies, and pause at the wildlife shelter for a tranquil view of the wetlands.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 7.7 Miles
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Shaker Trace Horse Trail

The Shaker Trace Horse Trail is open year-round from dawn to dusk.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 7.0 Miles
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Tallgrass Prairie Trail

Explore young woodlands, mature forest, and tallgrass prairie. Look for big bluestem and Indian grass, vital for birds and insects. The habitat mix draws diverse wildlife with food, water, shelter, and space.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 0.6 mile
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Timberlakes Trail

Once a fitness trail, now a nature path through forest and around a small lake—spot herons, turtles, and other wildlife. Watch for signs of beavers, like gnawed tree stumps, as you enjoy this restored natural escape.

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 1.6 Miles
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Wooded Horse Trails A, B & C

The Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse trails are open from dawn to dusk, weather permitting

  • Icon_Trail_Length_black ‎ Length: 8.0 Miles
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