Shawnee Lookout

Great Parks Alerts ²

The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp is now open, but the parking lot remains closed until silt and debris from flooding can be removed.
Due to ongoing work for the Shawnee Lookout Stream Restoration project, the former golf cart paths are closed beginning March 25, 2025. Eagle’s Landing parking lot remains open. Park roads and other trails are not affected.

A beloved hilltop retreat with deep ties to regional history and Native American heritage

Shawnee Lookout is a beloved hilltop retreat known for its deep ties to regional history and Native American heritage. With sweeping views of the Ohio River Valley and remnants of the past scattered throughout its landscape, Shawnee Lookout is a place for guests to explore scenic paths, roam open green spaces and connect with stories that stretch back generations.

Shawnee Lookout: 2,179 Acres

Amenities

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Ranger Station

Open daily from dawn until dusk

Address

Shawnee Lookout

2008 Lawrenceburg Road
North Bend, OH 45052

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Phone: 513-521-7275

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RECREATION

Activities at Shawnee Lookout

TRAILS

Trails

Blue Jacket Trail

A scenic path lined with fragrant spicebush, wildflowers and tall prairie plants.

‎ Length: 1.0 mile
‎ Type: Nature
‎ Level: Moderate

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Little Turtle Trail

The trail passes a prehistoric Woodland-period burial mound - one of nearly 40 ancient earthworks in the park reflecting 14,000 years of history.

‎ Length: 1.6 miles
‎ Type: Nature
‎ Level: Moderate

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Miami Fort Trail

This scenic trail winds through the ancient Miami Fort earthwork, revealing burial mounds and offering panoramic views of the Ohio and Great Miami rivers - with Indiana and Kentucky visible on the horizon.

‎ Length: 1.0 mile
‎ Type: Nature
‎ Level: Moderate

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