Water Sports

The 114 mile Cannelton pool of the Ohio offers endless opportunities for boating, with river marinas at Leavenworth and Rocky Point... just 25 miles in each direction from the cabins. boat at dock cannelton boat The boater will experience some of the most spectacular scenery in mid-America. You may also explore seemingly endless miles of navigable embayments on Oil Creek, Poison Creek, the Little Blue River and other tributaries.

Water skiing conditions are generally unsurpassed... you can always find smooth water, even on a windy day. Boat Ramp Boat Ramp 1/2 mile from all cabins. Swimming and water sports are enjoyed off the dock (in season), or public beaches are available at German Ridge and Tipsaw Lake in the Hoosier National Forest.

Fishing

The river offers excellent crappie fishing spring and fall. Bass fishing is excellent with competitive tournaments almost weekly and the catfishing is always good. You may also fish the Rainbow Pay Lake to catch Stripers, Bluegill and even Rainbow Trout.

There is a Boat Ramp 1/2 mile from all cabins.

Hiking and Biking

The Hoosier National Forest also offers endless miles of hiking and mountain bike trails. The Forest borders our cabins, with an easy access point less than 1/8 mile from Utopia, or 1/4 mile from an other cabin. You may also bicycle endless miles of country blacktop roads.

Enjoy 25 mile rides on the flats of the river bottom or venture into the highlands near Buzzards Roost or German Ridge.

Eateries and Shops

In the late 1800's, Derby was a thriving little River town of several hundred people. The riverboats and packets stopped on a regular basis thus the River was the Highway of the Time on which people traveled and shipped their goods to Louisville or Evansville.

Today Derby is a sleepy little town of about 50 people but blessed with a very good restaurant and an unbelievable general store. The Ramsey Restaurant and Tavern offers a buffet dinner Friday and Saturday night and complete menu the rest of the week. They open for breakfast at 8:30 each day, closed on Sunday.

The Derby General Store will have everything you need. Complete line of groceries and gifts. They also carry bait and fishing tackle. The Derby General is a do not miss experience. The Mulzer Park in Derby is located at the rivers edge. Shelter house, swings, slide, basketball court, horseshoe pits and a 150' dock are for all to enjoy.

Nearby Attractions

Antiques - Cannelton, Corydon, Huntingburg, Gentryville or cross the river into Kentucky 20-60 min.

Cannelton Lock & Dam - 20 min.

Caves & Caverns - Marengo, Wyandotte, Squire Boone - 45 min.

Derby General Store - Derby - 1/8 mile.

Golfing - 40-60 min.

Holiday World Theme Park & Splashin' Safari - 40 min.

Hoosier National Forest - 2 min.

Horse Racing - 60 min.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial - 45 min.

Lincoln State Park & Amphitheatre - 45 min.

Paoli Peaks Ski Area - 1 hour

Rainbow Pay Lake - Trout, Stripers, Bass & More - 2 min.

Riverboat Gambling - 60 min.

St. Meinrad Archabbey & Abbey Press Gift Shop - 40 min.

Wineries

• Blue Heron Vineyards - Cannelton
• Winzerwald Winery - Bristow

• Ramsey Tavern & Restaurant - Derby - 1/8 mile
• BettyRay’s Landing - Magnet - 6 miles
• Marcy's - Leopold - 10 miles
• Capers - Tell City - 17 miles
• Patio Steakhouse - Tell City - 17 miles
• Riverview - Hawesville, Ky. - 21 miles
• Overlook Restaurant - Leavenworth - 25 miles