Caesar Creek State Park - Compton Boat Launch

The Compton Boat Launch provides access to Lower Caesar Creek and Caesar Creek Lake in southwest Ohio, located conveniently between Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. This ramp is one of several launch points around the lake system, making it a solid option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The facility is situated near New Burlington in Clinton County, with relatively straightforward access from I-75 or I-71 via Highway 73.

Caesar Creek Lake is known for excellent recreational boating and canoeing opportunities, with good fishing for crappie and trophy muskie. The lake also features a Visitor Center and additional amenities throughout the park. For trip planning, contact the facility at (513) 897-1050. Note that the main campground area does have reservable sites, and there are multiple boat ramps around the lake system, so you may want to confirm parking and launch conditions at this specific Compton location before your trip. The site appears to be day-use accessible, though ADA accessibility is limited.

Overview
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.Recreation
Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Center's courtesy dock,...

Overview
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.Recreation
Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Center's courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and bridle trails. Facilities
Each shelter is located near the Caesar Creek Visitor Center where a 24-hour indoor heated and cooled restroom can be found. Many shelters also offer some of the largest playground areas found at Caesar Creek Lake. Each shelter also offers two cooking grills and both electric and water are provided with reservation.Natural Features
Caesar Creek Lake is home to many different wildflower prairies throughout the park which offer views of native wild prairie flowers, insects and bird species. Caesar Creek Lake is also home to more than 50 miles of trails including the 13 mile backpack trail which takes you to a scenic overlook of Horseshoe Falls.
Nearby Attractions
Caesar Creek Lake offers 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking, bridle and archery trails. Caesar Creek Pioneer Village offers a collection of over 15 log cabins and other structures that are open during special events. Caesar Creek Nature Center is adjacent to the Pioneer Village; the nature center features exhibits on the area's cultural and natural history.

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