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Caesar Creek Lake

Caesar Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Waynesville, OH, OH

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities.Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/caesar-creek-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent fishing for crappie and trophy muskie, boating, and water skiing. Google reviewers consistently praise the shaded sites, cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and helpful staff.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Northern Bobwhite, Blue Jay, Eastern Cottontail, and Common Raccoon documented in the area.

Insider tips for Caesar Creek Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 tent sites and high demand. Site 128 has enough flat ground to accommodate an 8-person tent. Shaded sites are available; request one during booking.

Skip Caesar Creek Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal closure..

Best time to visit Caesar Creek Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh) (Springfield, OH), Paint Creek Dam Site (BAINBRIDGE, OH), Deer Creek Lake Day Use (MT. STERLING, OH), Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake) (Brookville , IN).

Cell Phone Coverage at Caesar Creek Lake

Cell signal at Caesar Creek Lake (Waynesville, OH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Waynesville, OH, OH★ 4.5 (15 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities.Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie.

Best for:AnglersFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups5 electric sites
ADA sites5 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
RestroomsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ You plan to camp November through April — seasonal closure.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 5 tent sites and high demand.

Site 128 has enough flat ground to accommodate an 8-person tent.

Shaded sites are available; request one during booking.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Blue Heron, Northern Bobwhite, Blue Jay, Eastern Cottontail, and Common Raccoon documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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(513) 897-1050· Caesar Creek Lake
Getting there →

From I-75 head east on Highway 73 for 11.5 miles past Waynesville. Follow the signs for the Caesar Creek Visitor Center for 3 more miles. From I-71 head west on Highway 73 for 7.7 miles. Follow the signs for the Caesar Creek Visitor Center for about 3 miles.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caesar Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Caesar Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Caesar Creek Lake cost per night?+
Caesar Creek Lake costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Caesar Creek Lake open?+
Caesar Creek Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Caesar Creek Lake have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Caesar Creek Lake?+
Caesar Creek Lake is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Caesar Creek Lake?+
Caesar Creek Lake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Caesar Creek Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Caesar Creek Lake is rated strong. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Caesar Creek Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Caesar Creek Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4.5 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir - Dam Site (Oh)

Springfield, OH

From $35/night

Paint Creek Dam Site

BAINBRIDGE, OH

From $35/night

Deer Creek Lake Day Use

MT. STERLING, OH

From $30/night

Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)

Brookville , IN

From $35/night

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