White Oak Creek Marina
& Campground
Owners: Michael & Pam Minnick
1/4 mile east of Higginsport on US 52
Pnone: 937-375-5444 (May 1 - October 31)
513-876-0562 (November 1 - April 30)
Ohio River Mile Marker 423.7 |
The White Oak Creek Marina and
Campground, commands a picturesque view of the Ohio River from
it's beautiful location at the mouth of White Oak Creek and the
Ohio River. The Marina and Campground is open from May 1 through
October 31. Seasonal and overnight camping with full hook-ups,
restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities is available at the
campground.
The Marina offers seasonal and overnight off-channel dock slips
with electric & water hook-ups and a 4-lane launch ramp which
are available on the quiet waters of the White Oak Creek (a call-ahead
is recommended, especially on holiday weekends)sanitary pump-out
service and off channel gas docks (for ease in docking for fuel)
are also available. The launch ramp can accommodate boats up
to 36 ft. (cost is $5.00). Cary-out items, ice, pop, snacks,
beer and a limited supply of camping and boating items are also
available.
Newly remodeled restaurant with outdoor upper &
lower level sun decks and a lower covered patio make this a great
place to enjoy a meal. The restaurant, serving light fare, as
well as breakfast on weekends,
is open Friday 4 - 9, Saturday 8:30 - 9
and Sunday 8:30 - 6.
Professionally sanctioned Bass Fishing Tournaments
and Catfish Tournaments are scheduled frequently on this beautiful
pool of water on the Ohio River.
Call for details on fishing tournaments.
For boaters not wishing to stay on their vessel overnight,
pick-up service can be arranged to stay overnight at the nearby
Ohio River House provided that (a) arrangements are made in advance
directly with the Ohio River House (937-375-4395) and (b) someone
is available to provide transportation when you arrive at the
marina (i.e., you can sufficiently pinpoint your arrival time
so that the folks at the Ohio River House can provide transportation). |
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Down by the Riverside
Campground
& Lighthouse Marina
Owners: Sue & Delbert Bumgardner
4 miles west of Higginsport - 937-375-6018
Ohio River Mile Marker 428.9 |
Open from May 1 through October 31, Down by
the Riverside Campground, with its beautiful location on a quiet
and scenic stretch of the Ohio, is a great spot for seasonal
family camping.
Overnight camping is also available. Facilities include rest
rooms, showers, and food.
No power plants, factories or city lights nearby or
on the horizon to spoil your view, just the broad expanse of
the Ohio surrounded by lushly wooded hills of the peaceful river
valley. This part of the Ohio River is one of the few with friendly
winds, making it conducive to not only power boats but sailing
craft as well.
Fishing opportunities abound, for boaters and non-
boaters alike, with some of the best fishing in the region in
the waters nearby, and at the public fishing area available at
the Meldahl Locks, just 7 miles downriver.
At the Lighthouse Marina, fueling is available for both boats
and boaters. The floating restaurant, serving everything from
breakfast to snacks, to full meals, as well as beer and wine
is open Memorial Day to Mid October Monday-Friday 2-10, Saturday
9-10,
and Sunday 9-9.
In addition to its overnight mooring facilities, the
Light House Marina has fueling services as well as an expansive
boat launch that can accommodate small or large water craft.
A public boat launch is available as well for a cost of $5.00. |
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