Visiting Cincinnati

Welcome to the Queen City

Paddlefest draws participants from 20+ states across the nation. If you’re planning a trip to Cincinnati for Paddlefest, we hope you take time to get to know the city. Here are a few resources to help plan your visit.

Accommodations

Paddlefest participants have the option to camp overnight ($20) on Friday at Schmidt Recreation Complex. Enjoy our Outdoors for All Expo on Friday night, camp onsite, and wake up ready to paddle on Saturday. RVs are allowed at Paddlefest camping, but no water or electric hook ups are available.

For a longer stay, RV campers might consider Tucker’s Landing RV Park. Tucker’s provides multi-night reservations with access to showers and laundry. There are no hook up sites currently available.

If you’re looking for hotel accommodations for Paddlefest weekend, check out Visit Cincy to help plan your stay.

Attractions

Before and after Paddlefest, spend time getting to know the Queen City better. Our region is rich with greenspaces worth exploring. Check out Adventure Crew’s Outdoors for All Guide for suggestions. Cincinnati Parks, Great Parks of Hamilton County, and Covington Parks and Rec are other great resources for hiking, biking, and paddling venues in the region.