East Fork Indian Mound Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not an overnight camping facility. The shelter is available for reservation through reserveohio.com for daytime events and group gatherings. No overnight stays are permitted.
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:59AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1258 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Blanchester, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Wilmington, Hillsboro, Blanchester, Sabina, Lynchburg, New Vienna, Morrow, Russell, Woodville, Maineville, Clarksville, Goshen, Martinsville, Midland, Highland, Butlerville, Pleasant Plain, St. Martin, Melvin, and State Route 123 at State Route 132. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 32 and 40. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
About
Indian Mound Shelter is a reservable day-use picnic shelter at East Fork State Park in Clermont County, Ohio. Situated near the park's beach area and boat ramp along Harsha Lake, the shelter provides a convenient location for group picnics and events with a capacity of 75 people. The shelter takes its name from the nearby Elk Lick Mound, a prehistoric earth mound built by the Adena culture and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. East Fork State Park spans 7,480 acres and is one of the largest state parks in Ohio, offering diverse recreational opportunities just 25 miles from Cincinnati. This is a day-use facility only; overnight camping is not permitted at the shelter. For overnight stays, visitors should consider the park's Class A Campground with 416 sites or the free backcountry camping areas along the Backpacking and Perimeter trails.
Directions
From Cincinnati, take I-275 to State Route 125 East. Continue on SR 125 to Bantam Road and turn left. Follow signs to the park entrance. The shelter is located near the beach area along Harsha Lake.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48.6ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| eastfork@ohio.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (513) 734-4323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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