Each year, Boy Scout troop 1 of Florence, Kentucky tents in the campground and rents kayaks and…read morecanoes here. They are always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

just had the worst experience in coustomer service. it was around 2:15 when me and my boyfriend…read morearrived, we had looked online, it said they were open until 7 and said nothing about needing an appointment to be there. we walked up to the building with three workers. two were sitting in the deck areas and one man was behind the counter. all of them ignored us. the man behind the counter finally decided to acknowledge us, asked if we had an called and made an appointment to which my boyfriend replied "no sir" and the man very rudely snapped back "yes sir" in a sarcastic tone and said "that's why you should call ahead, you need an appointment and we're done for the day." it's not even 3 pm. online it says open until 7. the people were very rude and uninviting. i don't think i'll be trying again, or recommending to friends.

First time canoeing. Family of 4 ( 2 adults & 2 kids)…read more 1 star: Friendly staff. 1star: Loading onto the boat was super easy and no issue. The river was maintained with nice spots to pull off for a rest. --1 star: the bathrooms at the front building were the dirtiest bathrooms I have ever experienced. Only 1 working toilet in the women's ( arrived at 9am) . --2 stars: unloading area at the end was not maintained. ( the staff member said what they had washed away in the spring) no where to pull your canoe to get off . Steep muddy hill to climb up. Someone in our group got hurt trying to get out when unloading . Young children were struggling to get up the steep hill.

Are you looking for fun and safe activity to do with friends or family while staying socially…read moredistanced from others? This is an awesome activity that checks all of the boxes! We visited Morgan's yesterday for the second time this summer. It's a great meeting spot for friends that live in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Our first visit was on a Thursday and the second was on a Sunday. There was a big difference in the amount of people when going during the week versus the weekend. I would highly suggest a weekday visit if you would prefer less people. After a brief safety talk, you grab a life vest, paddle, and boat and you are off! We did kayaking on both of our visits, but saw a lot of people out on canoes and rafts. It is about a 7 mile trip and both times it took us about 3 hours doing a relaxing trip down the river with minimal paddling and a lot of floating. We packed a picnic lunch and pulled our kayaks out on a shady spot and ate lunch. This is not a technically different kayaking route. There are a few sections that are rocky, have some tiny rapids, or tree roots that you need to navigate, but all in all, it is a beginner level trip perfect for the novice and fun for all. The equipment is good, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The price is also good for a budget activity ~$30 per person! Let's talk about COVID-19 precautions: Morgan's takes this seriously! They are by reservation only and have designated checkin times. For our weekend checkin when it was busy, a man greeted us when walked up and directed us to an empty table to fill out our group's waiver. Once done, we took to a table with one staff member to checkin. All of this was outside. During the week, this was done in the building, but we were the only group. There are social distance markers on the ground, limit to 3 people per the changing room/restroom, social distance on the bus to bring you back, and all staff wore masks. Thank you for keeping us safe!

I'll just state that they run a very efficient program here. The kayaks and transports for the…read moreequipment are some of the newest and nicest we've seen. Can ride was quick for the shorter 1.5-3hr trip. River was nice and calm and very few people so for me it was perfect. The scenery is nice. There are a few spots that we got stuck but it's part of the entertainment. This was the 1st time we've been here even though we grew up and have lived less than 10miles from here our entire lives. The folks running the show weren't very friendly but maybe they were having a bad day. I did enjoy the peaceful float down the river and then we dropped by Corwin and had lunch and ice cream.

Floating on a river, paddling downstream with friends chatting away and enjoying the ride...take…read moreall that and top if off with spectacularly awesome weather and the experience was AWESOME! We had some bumps along the way, but otherwise, canoeing and kayaking with RiversEdge Outfitters was great! When I found out that we were doing the 9m ride I thought for sure it would be exhausting. But it was actually pretty relaxing and didn't notice how fast the time was passing. I also GREATLY appreciated the fact that they sold waterproof gear on site. Shoes, containers, phone bags...etc. I happen to forget my waterproof pouch for my phone and had a thought, "Oh, it'll be fine...I won't tip..." Changed my mind at the last minute before we got on the shuttle and man, I am GLAD I did...because when you say, "Oh, I won't tip..." You end up tipping. Thank you RiversEdge for a great time! : )

I am not an outdoorsy person at all, and I am very risk averse, and I still managed to have a great…read moretime canoeing the Little Miami River with Morgan's. My children, who I was doing this for, had a blast too, and our canoe trip ended up being very peaceful and safe. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Booking the trip was extremely easy, and the people who checked us in were very friendly and helpful. I was nervous before setting out, and I had lots of questions, but the woman behind the counter was very patient with me. I was a little concerned at the length of the trip. Were we going to be stuck in the middle of the river for hours?! But no, I was reassured that the short trip (6 miles) would take about 45 minutes, and it did! You can opt for a longer trip down the river (12 miles). If you have young children or reluctant participants, though, I feel like the short trip is the perfect length. Another one of my worries is whether the river would be too high to be safe. It had rained the day before our visit. But Morgan's monitors the river depth whenever it rains, so they're on the ball with that. They seem ready to call it if they felt like the conditions are not safe. I like that. Speaking of safety: They provide you with a life jacket, which you choose yourself before you get your boat. There is a person sitting at the entrance to the life jacket station who I'm assuming is there to answer questions on fit, but we didn't need him. They have life jackets for all ages and sizes. So you start your trip at the livery, and if you choose the 6 mile trip, then you can end your trip at Morgan's campground. This is where we stopped, and we ended our trip by visiting the snack bar and getting a shave ice. There are some picnic benches here and open space to relax. Then there's a shuttle that will take you back to the livery, where you parked. We loved our experience with Morgan's, and if I'm in the area and want to go canoeing or kayaking again, I will definitely be a return customer.

My son made reservations for kayaks at Morgan's and they told him he was logged in and that he…read morecould pay for when he got there after he was on his way there there was a person directing traffic down over the hill, telling people to park down there and he got his car bottomed out almost stuck finally got out and by the time he finally made it to the canoe rental shack, they told him they didn't have him down And they couldn't help him. He didn't have a reservation so that is an hour and 20 minutes. 40 minutes up. 40 minutes back almost getting stuck which was another 30 minutes. This place is rediculous

Yet another gem in Ohio's FABULOUS state park crown!! I had just one goal this visit, one I hadn't…read moreyet accomplished during previous visits, to see/cross the swinging bridge. Check!! Done and worth the wait!! SO much to see/do here... Camping, hiking, biking, boating--- It's a WONDERFUL four-seasons getaway!! Check it out, there's DEFINITELY something for EVERYONE!!

This has been our home away from home, especially since the corona virus began. Its a nice place to…read morejust step back from the craziness of the world and get in touch with nature. We tried to visit the other day and it was closed again for repairs. Its such a peaceful place to just listen to the water, sit on the bridge and people watch or explore the hiking trails and let the kids burn off some energy. The trails also connect to the fossil fields and if you cross the street, it will lead you to the lake. Their are parts of the park that allow for wheelchair use, but the main hiking tails are mostly gravel. Its a very busy park, so no need to worry about it being too secluded or not safe. Word to the wise...the restrooms have been closed since the pandemic, so prepare to go before or practice safe measures when finding a secluded tree. Lol.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve is my first state park I have visited in Ohio, and it did not…read moredisappoint. I'm not a hiker, but I found the trail to be a somewhat easy hike for a senior and the walkways and guardrails were well-maintained. There are lots of benches to sit on to take in nature, darling native plants, and plenty of interesting facts to read about along the trail. We saw photos and explanations of how the Little Miami River was used to power grist and cotton mills, paper factories, and breweries. In the information building, we were greeted by the very friendly ranger, who gave us a botanical identification brochure (it would have been very useful during the hike) and introduced us to the turtles in their enclosure. The preserve was quiet, and we enjoyed ourselves so much. This is just the start of our adventure of the Clifton Gorge, and there are so many more activities to explore. We hope to be back during another season when the water in the gorge is flowing more rapidly.

A truly beautiful Ohio state park. It is 260+ acres and backs up to another park- the John Bryan…read morePark. You can take trails between both parks - so you can hike for miles! The little Miami river runs through it. We hiked a loop. Starting by at the North Rim trail by the nature center and taking it to its end, which actually is in the John Bryan state park. We then looped over to the John Rich trail and hiked back. The total hike approximately 4.3 miles. But of course, there are multiple trails and options for length of hike. What made this hike absolutely beautiful was the deep gorge and valley into the river. The northern rim is on top of the gorge and the John Rich trail follows at the base of the gorge alongthe river. There are stunning views from the top of the gorge looking down, as well as numerous places with bolts for rock climbing. It is heavily wooded and provides for nice shade in the warm weather months. Along the lower trail you can experience river up close. The views are stunning. We saw a large Great Blue Heron on the bank looking eagerly for its next meal. The heavily wooded area provides for a wealth of plant life including beautiful ferns and in the sunny spots, wildflowers. There are picnic areas located along the trails as well as benches and overlooks. There are no entrance fees.

My fiancée and I had a wonderful time on the river! The staff was great, very helpful, and clear on…read morethe process. The kayaks are well maintained and it was awesome to spend a few hours enjoying our trip without any worries. I docked one star only because of the launch point. Only one boat could go at a time, so it took a while to get going. If they could find a launch point with a wider area, more boats could get their trips started earlier.

I loved this experience. I did a 5.2 mile single kayak with a group of 6 others. It was superb. The…read moreroute was beautiful. The ride there was informative. This is an experience everyone should try! The online registration was convenient and user friendly.

I absolutely love tubing and kayaking! If you are looking for something with rapids or more than…read morejust floating down slowly this is not for you. I had a lot of fun and saw quite a range of critters. Not a bad price for the length of the trip, we got there at opening 10 and finished at 2.

The kids and I were in town visiting from California and stopped into Adventures on the Great Miami…read moreon a warm afternoon. This was our second time doing their 3.5 mile downstream kayak adventure (we visited pre-covid as well). Both times we had such a blast! I highly recommend this as an activity for families with kids of all ages and I think couples and groups of friends would enjoy it too. The waters were manageable and fun to maneuver and we stopped along the river banks to picnic. When we returned their were complimentary ice cream sandwiches waiting for us. I can tell that the owner puts a lot of love into his business and genuinely cares that we have a good experience. Wear water shoes and sun protection and pack a cooler with drinks and snacks. Thank you for giving us Cali kids a great Ohio adventure!

My Mr. have been here before with this previous job. He highly recommended it. Plus it's only 15…read moreminutes from our home. You can book your reservations online however we decided to pay up at the desk due to the weather. Didn't know if it was going to rain but it turned out to be a gorgeous day. First it is required to sign a waiver then you check in. There are several options. You can choose between the 2,3,6 or 8.5 mile trek. You can rent tandem kayak, single kayak or canoe. We opted for the tandem kayak $86.00 for the both of us and we did the 6 mile round trip. You pick your life jacket, wait for your name to be called out and you take a bus. From there they will drop you off depending on what mile marker you chose. The staff makes sure to explain where to not go and when you have to be back. Make sure you are back by 7:00 pm. Once you get to the river you pick your paddle and kayak/canoe and off you go. You may hit some rough shallow spots but for the most part, it was smooth sailing. Make sure to pack a small cooler for your drinks. Stay hydrated. We also kayaked to Little Miami Brewing and had a couple of libations. That was fun! Overall the whole experience was great and I had a blast. Coming back the staff was super friendly, helpful and laid back. I would definitely come back. This place rocks.

Fantastic canoe outing in the Little Miami River, facilitated by the Scenic River Canoe Excursion…read moreteam. This was our first time with this company (not first time on this river). The location was easy to find on Round Bottom Road, big grass/field parking lot and well - set up registration area. Getting signed in and life jacket was a breeze. The shuttle to the put-in outside of Miamiville for our "Fletcher" paddle was a quick ride, and our canoe, kayaks and paddles were waiting for us. A staff member was on hand at the river for those needing a push in, but otherwise it was easy to handle on our own. And we were off! There were little rapids on the way for some fun, a few "beaches" for taking a break. It was a Tuesday and we saw people paddling the whole way, but did not feel crowded at all. Saw lots fish, a few turtles and a turkey vulture. We did stop at Little Miami Brewing in Milford for a break which was fun. Return to the car was easy and again staff on hand to take your equipment. Great time and we'll definitely do it again!