Charleston Falls Preserve

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Just past the falls, there is a small crawl-able cave in the limestone cliff side. The cave probably goes 6-8 feet back before taking a left and heading an additional 10-12 feet. Beyond that, it gets a little narrow for my liking.
Just past the falls, there is a small crawl-able cave in the limestone cliff side. The cave probably goes 6-8 feet back before taking a left and heading an additional 10-12 feet. Beyond that, it gets a little narrow for my liking.
This state preserve has several miles of great walking trails with this fantastic waterfall tucked away in the center. Dogs should be leashed, especially when it's crowded.
Charleston Falls is marketed as a “Miniature Niagara” because its rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls.  Originating from small underground springs several miles to the east, the stream creating the falls plummets 37 feet then continues its meandering journey to the Great Miami River.

The park has about four miles of trails. The falls are very easy to reach from the main parking lot.
Charleston Falls is marketed as a “Miniature Niagara” because its rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls.  Originating from small underground springs several miles to the east, the stream creating the falls plummets 37 feet then continues its meandering journey to the Great Miami River.

The park has about four miles of trails. The falls are very easy to reach from the main parking lot.

Lodging Near Charleston Falls Preserve

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North

3 out of 5
6616 Miller Ln Dayton OH
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The price is AU$166 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$166
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North in Dayton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Dayton and Scene75 Entertainment Center.
All good! I booked for the hot tub but found everything else deserving of praise from the clean room and super friendly staff to the free drink/meal coupons. Good price too!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Tru by Hilton Huber Heights

Tru by Hilton Huber Heights

2.5 out of 5
7000 Executive Boulevard Dayton OH
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The price is AU$135 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$135
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Tru by Hilton Huber Heights in Dayton, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Wright-Patterson AFB and Rose Music Center at The ...
Clean room, breakfast is good. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Huber Heights by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Huber Heights by IHG

2.5 out of 5
5612 Merily Way Dayton OH
Fully refundable
The price is AU$174 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$174
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Located in Dayton, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Huber Heights by IHG is a 4-minute drive from Rose Music Center at The Heights and 11 minutes from Children's ...
It was very clean but my grandson was a little upset about the pool being closed since that is one of the first things I look for when booking is an indoor pool

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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