Stonelick State Park is a 1,058-acre park in Clermont County, Ohio built around a 200-acre lake, offering a quieter alternative to some of the larger parks near Cincinnati. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
This guide was updated in July 2026. One feature worth flagging: the park hosts free public stargazing nights, run with the Cincinnati Observatory, on selected Saturdays near the new moon when skies are clear, a detail many general guides don’t mention.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | 6am–11pm, daily |
| Ticket prices | Free day-use entry |
| Address | 2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162 |
| Nearest transport/parking | No public transit; free on-site parking |
| Typical time needed | 2–4 hours, longer with camping |
Stonelick State Park opening hours
Stonelick State Park is open daily from 6am to 11pm. Certain activities are permitted outside these hours; check with the park office if your plans require it.
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Stonelick State Park ticket prices
There is no entrance fee to visit Stonelick State Park, since Ohio state parks don’t charge for day use.
Disc golf and archery are both free to play, and visitors should bring their own equipment, since none is available to rent at the archery range; the seasonal camp store sells some disc golf equipment. Canoe and kayak rentals for the lake are also available seasonally.
The park’s stargazing nights, run with the Cincinnati Observatory, are free and open to the public, though they only go ahead when skies are clear; check the Stonelick Stargazers Facebook page for updates before travelling out.
Hours and facility details were checked on the official Stonelick State Park page and last updated in July 2026.
How to get to Stonelick State Park
Stonelick State Park is in Clermont County, off State Route 727, in Pleasant Plain. From Cincinnati, most visitors follow State Route 32 or Interstate 275 to State Route 727, then follow signs to the park entrance on Lake Drive.
There’s no public transit service to the park, so a car is the most practical way to visit.
Parking at Stonelick State Park
Free parking is available throughout the park, including near the beach, the disc golf course, and the campground.
How long to spend at Stonelick State Park
Most visitors spend two to four hours at Stonelick State Park, combining time at the beach or disc golf course with a walk on one of its trails, which range from the easy, 0.3-mile Southwoods Trail to the more moderate, 3.4-mile Blue Heron Trail.
Overnight guests using the campground or the park’s single Camper Cabin often build a full weekend around the park.
Accessibility at Stonelick State Park
A handicap-accessible shoreline fishing pier is located off the dam on the lake’s west side, and the campground includes an ADA-accessible basketball court.
Stonelick State Park doesn’t publish a wider accessibility guide online. Contact the park office at (513) 734-2730 for specific accessibility questions ahead of a visit.
Inside Stonelick State Park: what to see
Stonelick Lake covers 200 acres and permits only electric-motor or hand-powered boats, keeping it quiet for paddling, fishing, and swimming.
The disc golf course, an 18-hole, 36-tee layout with concrete tees, has built up a strong local reputation among disc golf enthusiasts.
The park lies on the Cincinnati Arch, a geological uplift exposing rock 350 to 500 million years old, making the area one of the richest fossil-hunting sites in the state for trilobites, brachiopods, and cephalopods.
A notable stand of sweet gum trees co-dominates the woodland alongside beech and maple, an unusual pairing for Ohio, and supports uncommon wildflowers such as purple fringeless orchid.
The 500-foot swimming beach on the lake’s south shore has no lifeguards on duty, so swimmers are asked to use caution in the designated area.
The land was first settled in 1798, and William Slone Sr., a Revolutionary War veteran, farmed much of what is now the lakebed after arriving from Pennsylvania in 1802. The state began acquiring land for the park in 1948, and a dam across Stonelick Creek was completed in 1950.
Practical visitor tips
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Check the Stonelick Stargazers Facebook page before planning a visit around a stargazing night, since clear skies aren’t guaranteed. |
| Crowds | Summer weekends draw the biggest crowds to the beach and disc golf course. |
| Layout | Start near the beach entrance for the disc golf course, swimming, and picnic areas. |
| Entry process | There’s no gate or ticket for day use; campers register at the campground office. |
| On-site logistics | Bring your own disc golf and archery equipment, since rentals are limited. |
Frequently asked questions about Stonelick State Park
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Stonelick State Park free to visit? | Yes, day-use entry is free, including the disc golf course and archery range. |
| Do you need to book the stargazing nights in advance? | No, they’re free and open to the public, but only run when skies are clear. |
| Is Stonelick State Park open year-round? | Yes, it’s open daily, with winter activities like ice skating and cross-country skiing when conditions permit. |
| Are dogs allowed at Stonelick State Park? | Yes, on a leash throughout the park, except on the sand beach and in the Camper Cabin. |
| Are lifeguards on duty at the beach? | No, swimmers are asked to use caution in the designated swim area. |
Things to do near Stonelick State Park
East Fork State Park, a much larger lake-centred state park, is about 20 minutes away.
Downtown Milford, with shops and restaurants along the Little Miami River, is about 20 minutes away.
The Little Miami Scenic Trail, a long-distance paved rail trail, is about 20 minutes away.
Owensville, a small nearby town with local dining, is about 10 minutes away.
Downtown Cincinnati, with its riverfront and museums, is about 45 minutes away.
What to visit tomorrow
Caesar Creek State Park, a large lake-centred park with extensive trails, is about 1 hour away.
Cowan Lake State Park, with a swimming beach and campground, is about 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Paint Creek State Park, a wooded reservoir park, is about 1 hour 30 minutes away.
Hueston Woods State Park, with a lodge and old-growth forest, is about 1 hour 30 minutes away.
Rocky Fork State Park, another lake park with camping and trails, is about 1 hour 15 minutes away.
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