Overview
Bethel is a village and township in Clermont County. This article also includes the surrounding Tate Township.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bethel
East Fork State Park
384 electric campsites, 5 full-hookup sites, showers, flush toilets, drinking water, camper's beach, boat ramp, pet camping, 4 spacious Cedar Cabins, 4 camper cabins, horsemen's camp. Backpacker trail, 10 miles of scenic…
Bethel Historical Museum
Starlite Drive In
A drive-in movie theater. Tune your radio to 90.7FM for movie audio
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 21 mi away. Directions
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
Bethel lies at the intersection of SR 232 and SR 133.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bethel Historical Museum, East Fork State Park
- Lunch The Grant Career Center
- Afternoon Starlite Drive In
- Evening Harmony Hill Vineyards & Estate Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
Bethel lies at the intersection of SR 232 and SR 133.
See
Do
Do East Fork State Park
384 electric campsites, 5 full-hookup sites, showers, flush toilets, drinking water, camper's beach, boat ramp, pet camping, 4 spacious Cedar Cabins, 4 camper cabins, horsemen's camp. Backpacker trail, 10 miles of scenic areas, 20-mile round trip. 32-mile perimeter trail circles the park, for hikers, backpackers, and horsemen. Four primitive campsites are these trails. 5-mile mountain bike trail. 2,160 acres of water, unlimited horsepower boating, six launch ramps. Hunting, fishing, picnic areas, tables, grills, drinking water, two picnic shelters, swimming, 1,200-foot beach, change booths, restrooms, vending area, mini-golf course, bike rental, basketball, horseshoe courts, and playgrounds.
Eat
Eat The Grant Career Center (The Gallery)
The Grant Career Center occasionally opens a test restaurant to the public to test its culinary students.
Drink
Drink Harmony Hill Vineyards & Estate Winery
Harmony Hill is a 1200-case boutique winery 30 miles east of Cincinnati in the historic Ohio River Valley Appellation. Southwest Ohio's premier winery/entertainment destination, featuring international award winning wines and daily entertainment surrounded by vineyards and Harmony Hill's 70-acre Nationally Certified Wildlife Habitat farm. free admission.
Sleep
Nearby
Amelia
City / town · 6 listings · 8 mi away
Southern Clermont County
Rural area · 12 listings · 9 mi away
Batavia
City / town · 8 listings · 9 mi away
Northeastern Clermont County
Rural area · 5 listings · 13 mi away
Union Township
City / town · 11 listings · 14 mi away
Milford-Miami Township
City / town · 27 listings · 18 mi away
Fort Thomas
City / town · 11 listings · 21 mi away
Newport
City / town · 26 listings · 23 mi away
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