Events and Activities
September 2026
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENSS
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Click here or here for last-minute announcements regarding scheduled events because of weather or other circumstances.
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- Thursday, September 3
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Giving Back to the Wild - Land Stewardship
- 9:30am - 11:00 am
- Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat
- Learn how to identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife
- Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation
- Participation is welcomed if you'd like to try invasive removal efforts alongside us; not expected. Bring boots and gloves if you'd like to join us
- Weather dependent
- Length of sessions vary
- Meet at the Nature Center
- Park Naturalist: Erin
Archery
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills.
- This beginner friendly program is designed for fun, focus, and skill building.
- Equipment and instruction provided.
- Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate.
- Fun for the whole family.
- Free and open to the public
- Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
Meet us at the Nature Center. - Friday, September 4
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Hiking into the Holiday Night Hike
- 7:30 pm -8:30 pm
- Meet at the campground amphitheater
- Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
- Saturday, September 5
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Kayak and Canoe Wildlife Excursion
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Join us for a kayak and canoe program designed to teach basic paddling skills, water safety, and confidence on the water while exploring the natural beauty of the lake. Participants will learn how to safely enter and exit a boat, hold and use a paddle, steer, stop, and move efficiently though the water.
- As we paddle, we'll enjoy a guided wildlife excursion and look for birds, turtles, fish, and other animals that depend on healthy lake and shoreline habitats. This program is a great way to build outdoor skills, practice safe boating habits and experience the park from a new perspective.
- Boats, gear, and instruction are provided. Equipment is limited and available first come, first serve. Priority is given to new participants.
- Participants must be geared up and ready to go by the start of instructions to participate
- Early arrival is encouraged
- All equipment and instruction provided
- Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
- Meet near the campground beach.
- Free and open to the public
- Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
Stand-Up Paddle Board
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through.
- Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets
- Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
- Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
- The length of excursions will vary
- Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
- First come, first serve
- Weather dependent
- Free and open to the public
- Meet at the campground boat ramp, SUP Hut
- Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
Stand-Up Paddle Board
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 2pm. We will continue additional on water sessions to get everyone through. Must be onsite at the beginning of instruction to participate.
- Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets
- Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding
- Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet
- The length of excursions will vary
- Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited
- First come, first serve
- Weather dependent
- Free and open to the public.
- Meet at the campground boat ramp, SUP Hut
- Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
Information
BeachGuard Water Reports and Advisories
Beachguard is a service provided by the Ohio Department of Health.
The primary health concerns at a swimming beach are the presence of coliform bacteria (E. coli) and toxins released by certain species of algae, or Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs). The Ohio Department fo Health regularly tests the water at public beaches for both fo thse contaiminants regularly and publishes in the internet.
Note: The Report uses an extremely dark shade of green to denote safe water.
Local weather
The Fine Print
- All programs are subject to change.
- Notify the naturalist if special accommodations are needed for your participation.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Call: (513) 897-3055
- Visit: ohiostateparks.org/caesarcreekstatepark
- Find us: https://www.facebook.com/CaesarCreekStatePark
- Recreation programs and activities can be inherently dangerous. Participants accept and acknowledge that any injury or property damage that occurs during a program or activity is not the responsibility of ODNR or its naturalist educators.
More Resources
Organizations
This website, Caesarcreeklake.net is not an official website. It's a hobby and one of the goals is to organize and present material that would otherwise be scattered and hard to find. Here is a list of official organizations with links to thier official web pages:
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
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Calendar of Events; calendar hosted by FOCC
- Nature Center Association of Caesar Creek
- Pioneer Village
- Little Miami Watershed Network
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