William H Harsha Lake Dam
No overnight camping is permitted at this facility. The site offers day-use group shelter rentals only. For camping, visit East Fork State Park nearby.
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:25AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Air Quality Alert issued July 4 at 12:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana, from midnight tonight to midnight EDT Sunday night. Levels of ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. On Alert days, help reduce ozone by taking the following actions: * Carpool, if possible, bike, walk or take the bus instead of driving alone. * Refuel your vehicle after 8 pm. * Do not idle your vehicle, exhaust contributes to air pollution. * Mow your lawn in the evening hours and avoid the use of gas-powered lawn equipment. For additional information, please visit the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency's web site at www.southwestohioair.org/local_air_quality
About
William H. Harsha Lake Dam is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project located roughly four miles south of Batavia, Ohio, on the East Fork of the Little Miami River. Originally called East Fork Lake, it was renamed in 1981 to honor retired congressman William H. Harsha. The lake became fully operational in May 1978. The dam site offers two reservable group shelters with electricity: the Tailwater Shelter and the Overlook Shelter. A Visitor Center located one-half mile beyond the main dam on Slade Road provides interpretive displays, a scenic overlook, and a natural trail. Fossil finding is a popular activity in the nearby spillway with free permits available from the Visitor Center. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted in accordance with applicable laws. No overnight camping of any type is permitted at the William H. Harsha project. Visitors seeking campground facilities should visit East Fork State Park, which operates a nearby campground accessible from Half Acre Road off of SR32 near Afton.
Directions
From Cincinnati: I-71 South to I-471 South, then I-275 East. Take OH-125 exit toward Amelia, turn left onto OH-222, then right onto Slade Road. End at 2185 Slade Road, Batavia, Ohio. Approximately 28 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (513) 797-6081 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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