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Ohio River experience

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· Hamilton, Ohio

2 acres hosted by Polly W.

1 RV site · 1 tent site

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

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California, Ohio is a community on the Ohio River about a twenty minute drive upstream from Cincinnati. Actually the eastern-most neighborhood of Cincinnati, it has it's own small town or quaint village atmosphere. Safe, flat, scenic and walkable, California boasts several dining experiences, one a brewery, and quite a variety of recreational experiences. Riverbend, a music venue in season, is a mile away, possible walking distance, as is Belterra, a race track and casino. The bike trail is a few blocks away and connects to all the other area bike trails including the Loveland Bike Trail along the Wild and Scenic Little Miami River. A local nature preserve, California Woods, offers hiking and nature programs, and there is even the California Golf Course. If watching baseball leagues play games is your cup of tea, there is a large sports complex with ball fields in California. A town park with trees and large, grassy open spaces and small playground is a few blocks away. Bring your game of horse shoes, corn hole, a frisbee to throw, your skateboard, golf cart, or some bikes just to cruise around and take in the scenery. Nearby, and right the Wild and Scenic Little Miami River is Armleder Park, also with walking and biking trails which also connect to the 5 mile loop around Lunken Airport. I have two properties which offer two different kinds of camping, which I have itemized separately in the Hipcamp listings. RV Campers will park on the upper level at the Panama Street address , and have one set of amenities. It is a short walk lead down to the Ohio River where there is a small patio with table and chairs overlooking the river. Tent campers set up their tents right beside the river and have a different set of amenities, as itemized on this website. It's an unusual set up, as perhaps Hipcamper spots often are. It is interesting and relaxing to watch the barges and pleasure boats go by. On one hand I feel like I am in the middle of nowhere when I am on these (small, very not fancy) properties by the river. On the other, there are planes, trains, barges and pleasure boats, and motorcycles passing by at times. The River can be mesmerizing and serene, shimmering in the western sun, or busy with weekend pleasure boats and barge traffic. Take a walk around town, then sit by the river and watch the boats go by. Relax, set up your grill and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Perfect for river rats. Downtown Cincinnati is 15 or 20 minutes away with no traffic, and there are two or three ways to get there. There is a lot to do in Cincinnati. My place in California is just a few minutes from the I 275 exit.

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33 ratings · 29 reviews

Tim M.recommends

October 23, 2024

Pitch your tent on the Ohio River!

Awesome spot on the river. Nice access to facilities.

Lori P.recommends

September 19, 2024

Pitch your tent on the Ohio River!

I really enjoyed my stay here, the river is beautiful and mesmerizing and I enjoyed watching the boats and barges glide by. In the morning hours there was paddlers and rowing training. Very peaceful and everything you need for a relaxing stay!

Dominic F.recommends

September 18, 2024

Ohio River at your doorstep..

Polly was so sweet and helpful! I couldn't more highly recommend this spot!

Ronald C.recommends

September 8, 2024

Pitch your tent on the Ohio River!

Absolutely perfect. Beautiful spot on the river, everything you could ask for.

Mark S.recommends

August 27, 2024

Pitch your tent on the Ohio River!

Camping quietly.

Polly’s place is a perfect place to pitch your tent! It has everything you need for a quiet getaway while being just minutes from great food, drinks, entertainment and easy access to the highway.

Adam F.recommends

August 14, 2024

Pitch your tent on the Ohio River!

Unique camping spot on the river. Easy in and out location. Food and entertainment within walking distance. Nice to just sit back and watch the river traffic, trains across the river, and airplanes flying overhead. The house is a bonus and gives you access to electric, water, bathroom, and shelter in case of a storm. I've recommended to my friends, and will be back!

Location

Hamilton, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking