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Caesar Creek State Park

Harveysburg, OH

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When to Visit:
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This large reservoir, located northeast of Cincinnati, provides fantastic birding opportunities.

Specialty Species:

Waterfowl:  You can find many species of waterfowl around the lake during the late fall and early spring.  Some species will also over-winter on the lake as long as it does not freeze over.

Warblers:  During spring migration, many species can be found around the lake.  Another good area to look is at the Caesar Creek Gorge.

Gulls and Terns:  Caesar Creek beach is a great place to look for gulls and terns during spring and fall migration.

Where to Bird:

Mound Road Access Point:  When the water level is drawn down, this is the best area on the lake for shorebirds.  There is also an Osprey nesting platform in the area.  This area is not shown on the park map but can be accessed by SR-380 south from Roxanna-New Burlington Road.  After 1.30 miles, continue straight onto Mound Road.  At the end of the road, go past the road closed sign to the next parking area.

Haines Road Boat Ramp:  This boat ramp gives you almost the same view of the lake as Mound Road Access Point.  It is good for shorebirds as well as ducks and gulls.

Harveysburg Road:  This is one of the best areas to scan for waterfowl during the late fall, winter, and early spring.  You will need a spotting scope to get a good look at waterfowl from this location.

Caesar Creek Beach:  The beach attracts many migrant gulls and terns.  Scan the beach carefully during the fall and spring.  This area has also attracted some shorebirds in the past.

Furnas Shores Boat Ramp:  This is another location to scan for waterfowl during the winter months.  A spotting scope is again necessary.

Restored Wetland:  This small wetland can attract dabbling ducks and some shorebirds.  Soras can also be found in the wetland.

Caesar Creek Gorge:  Hike the trails through the gorge to find migrant passerines during spring and fall migration.

Visitor Center:  Check the feeders at the Visitor Center during the winter to look for rare northern visitors mixed in with the regulars.

Lukens Road Access Point:  Lukens Road can be a good spot to look and listen for migrant passerines during spring and fall migration.

Hours:

6am to 11pm

Fees:

None

Accessiblity:

Many areas can be birded from your vehicle.

Trails:

Yes

Non-birding Equipment Needed:

Lenght of Visit:

2-3 hours but you can bird for much longer in this area if you choose

Map:

Website:

Directions:

From Cincinnati:  Take I-71 North out of Cincinnati.  Take Exit 45 for SR-73 and turn left.  Harveysburg Road is on the right after 3.4 miles.  Follow the map to the other locations.

From Dayton:  From the intersection of SR-48 and SR-725, take SR-725 east.  After 9.9 miles, turn right onto US-42.  Go 7.35 miles and turn left onto SR-73.  From here, follow the map to any of the above listed locations.

From Columbus:  Take I-71 South out of Columbus.  Take Exit 45 for SR-73 and turn left.  Harveysburg Road is on the right after 3.4 miles.  Follow the map to the other locations.

Address:

Park Office
8570 E State Route 73
Waynesville, OH 45068

Nearby Birding:

Cowan Lake State Park
Spring Valley Wildlife Area