William H. Harsha Lake

About William H. Harsha Lake

William H. Harsha Lake, OH is located on the East Fork of the Little Miami River in Clermont County. In 1869 there were two active gold mines on the project. One, located on the north bank in the vicinity of Elk Lick, consisted of a flume for washing glacial deposits. The other was a tunnel mine in the vicinity of Twin Bridges. East Fork State Park is popular with hikers boasting 85 miles of hiking trails. Horseback riders can enjoy 57 miles of trail. The 2,160 acre lake attracts water enthusiasts of all kinds.

How to Get There

Located southeast of Batavia just south of OH 32, approximately 20 miles southeast of Cincinnati, OH.

Plan Your Visit to William H. Harsha Lake

Heading to William H. Harsha Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)