While checking in to the campground we spotted a confederate flag (take that as you will but I see…read morethat flag as a sign of racism) the campground was not diverse. Also there was so many flys it was hard to enjoy our time there we tried to use vinegar and dish soap we also bought fly traps nothing seemed to help. I came home with over 10 bits using bug repellent! The shower area had no soap for hand washing for 2 days I was there.. I also heard ppl up partying and yelling well after quitting time!

Great Lake! We…read morestopped at this park to let the kids run around while on a drive. On one side of the lake they have a small beach area, story book trail and small playground. As we drove around the lake we saw a marina that was closed for the season.

One of the most surprisingly beautiful "hidden gems" I've seen in this area!! I was actually…read moreplanning to check out another local attraction (Pearl's Fen) but this place was on the way, so I stopped, mostly out of curiosity, and I'm SO glad I did!! I had limited time, but did make it about 3/4 of the way around the main trail, with stops along the way to take pictures. Wonderful, varied scenery, varied terrain, and VERY scenic!! This old quarry has been "repurposed" and is a great spot to "get away from it all" without going too far. A good-sized lake, a few easy to moderate trails (the rocky lake overlooks are nice!!) and plenty of parking are what you'll find. No, not the best trail markings/maps, but if I figured it out, anyone can!! A great spot to discover in Greene County, I'll be back!!

Such a cool place to visit! Very quiet and peace land to explore, we had no idea this existed until…read moretoday :)

Beautiful state park, voted a "gem" in Ohio! The lake is a perfect size to kayak on as larger boats…read moreare not permitted. If you paddle to the back of the lake on the campground side, the creek is gorgeous. There's a ton of wildlife like herons, turtles, eagles, and all sorts of fish for catch and release. The campground hosts several events throughout the season and has electric and non-electric but no full hook up. The camp store has everything you may need. Hike on one of the many clean trails or try a round of disc golf, it's a brand new trail and impressive!

Pulled out camper in to this nice small campground for the weekend. Easy check-in and very clean…read morefacilities. A lot for the family to do with basketball court, pickleball, kids playground, cornhole, ping pong, trails and kayaking! Absolutely coming back!

Have been going to Longs Retreat for 6 plus years and always got the same weekend going forward…read more This year we were told we could not book because of a leap year???? 1st off if you pre-booked our usual cabins, be honest, do not lie to me. Last time I checked leap year comes every 4 years. It is sad that I will never go back after this last insane excuse, we literally rented 4 cabins, which is alot of money. If Longs Retreat had any ethics they would of let us do our usual times. 1 star in my book and will not recommend them ever again. Black. Get the hint Longs

Spent the weekend in a Deluxe cabin. Comfortably slept all 6 of us. It was very nice, clean and…read morethe staff was helpful and friendly. I definitely want to back again. Wish we would have taken our kids when they were younger and made it our family weekend get away.

Had a blast coming here. I've never heard of this place before, but my friends told me about it so…read morewe went. Very peaceful and clean. Wasn't really crowded at all on a Saturday where it was 82° which shocked me. The rocks may hurt some people's feet so some beach shoes will come in handy for those with sensitive feet.

Wonderful!!!! The cabins are super nice and the lake is just great! I've been here several times…read moreand it's got everything!

Checked out the campground on a drive thru the area. The store was not open but the campground…read morelooked nice with a playground area for the kids. The campground is right on the water. Looks like a great place to stay in the summer.

We did a day visit to Paint Creek during our stay at nearby Pike Lake State Park. It looked like…read morePaint Creek picks up a bit more during the summer, as neither the camp store nor the nature center were open when we stopped by, and the large campground only had a few spots in use. There are some great spots overlooking the lake, some with little decks, which looked really nice. The campground had a good playground with a variety of equipment, swings, slides, climbing structures, and more. There is also a horse-friendly section for camping. Near the camp store and nature center, we saw a small mini golf course, as well as disc golf. Paint Creek has a swimming beach and permits boating and fishing. There are trails for hiking, mountain biking, and bridle. The friendly staff at Rocky Fork State Park are able to stamp passport books for Paint Creek.

I was there to tent camp over a weekend. We had a decent time. They have 2 restroom buildings easy…read moreto walk to, and a shower house. We were in the main central area. It's a huge packed area with few trees, borders hard to discern and tightly packed. I would recommend getting a spot on one the little dead ends with trees and not 1,000 people. The area the park has on the lake is not very appealing tbh. The nature center was a good diversion and they also had movie night and mid day crafts available at the pavilion. I'd give those a 5*.

My family and I have camped at Cowan Lake State Park twice now and will definitely be back for more…read moreoutdoor adventures. The campsites are a good size and are all in the woods, which we prefer. The bathrooms are super simple, but the women's restrooms are impressively clean. My husband did say that the men's restrooms were pretty much unusable though. I have not used the showers, so I can't speak to those. The price is good and I am happy to support a state park. We also haven't gone down to the lake or used any of the other park amenities yet, but look forward to trying them out. Each campsite has a firing and a picnic table and a paved driveway, perfect for our truck top tent. My only complaint so far is that the last time we stayed, there was a dog who truly barked without ceasing the entire time, with the exception of quiet hours because it was taken inside to sleep. I understand the dogs are allowed in the campground and that they bark, but we weren't able to relax, and the campground wasn't peaceful because the barking was that bad. I do wish there was some sort of policy for this. However, this won't deter us from coming back because I do believe it was a coincidence.

Incredibly nice park tucked in a little off the beaten path. The kids playground look amazing! Sent…read morepics to our niece to let her know this was here. Well paved paths that seemed to be set up so folks with wheel chair bound or walking assists but just be forewarned there is a rather steepish hill toward the back. Nice air conditioned bathroom just outside kid playground. Lots of parking. Very clean and well maintained. Be an absolute perfect place for a walk during the Fall when the leaves are changing colors.

My son and I stopped here two weeks ago when in the area. The playground is really big and has a…read morelot of variety for kids of all ages. It's also fenced in, which I know people with young and multiple kids would appreciate. There is a big lake right by it too so the playground being fenced in is a great safety measure. On really hot days the playground does get really hot though. The lake is a really nice and has a path around it. It's not huge, but still a nice place for some leisure activity. You can fish at the pond though. Lots of parking too. We will definitely be back to visit this park again.

This is a nice private lake that is about 1.5 miles around. Good to go for family walks or to get…read moresome exercise in. Beautiful at sunset!

I like fishing there close to home (Milford) and lorded with fish but not stocked bass crappie…read morecatfish this is an old gravel pit that was at many times flooded by the e little Miami but no longer is great place to relax and fish

3 small fishing lakes very close to parking. Quiet safe and peaceful. This park connects to the…read morepopular Sugarcreek park by just walking across the stream on huge sturdy rocks. I came here because someone posted a picture of some birds that I wanted to photograph. Didnt see the birds I came for but there were some geese and turtles.. happened to see some snakes but that was just lucky. It's free to come here but if you want to fish i think you need a license or permit. There's a building right there with someone in a uniform. I think he might have been checking for fishing permits. We were the only one there without a fishing pole.