Parks Near Cincinnati, Ohio
Explore the natural beauty of the Ohio River Valley near Cincinnati, featuring gorges, caves, and Appalachian foothills.
Popular Parks Near Cincinnati
Red River Gorge
100 miles from Cincinnati
4.8
Geological Area
Highlights:
- Natural arches
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
Mammoth Cave National Park
140 miles from Cincinnati
4.6
National Park
Highlights:
- World's longest cave
- Cave tours
- Hiking
Hocking Hills State Park
95 miles from Cincinnati
4.8
State Park
Highlights:
- Waterfalls
- Caves
- Old Man's Cave
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Cave tours
- Waterfall chasing
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Spring for waterfalls
- Fall for foliage
- Summer for climbing
Driving Tips
- Red River Gorge is popular - arrive early
- Hocking Hills extremely crowded on weekends
- Mammoth Cave requires tour reservations
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