Everything You Need for the Perfect Lake Day
Whether it's your first visit or you're coming back for another adventure, here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
📍 141 West Xenia Ave.
Cedarville, Ohio
🕘 Hours
August - October
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours may vary based on booking, weather or events
🎟 RESERVATIONS
Limited daily capacity • Reservations required • Perfect Day Trip
Same Day Reservations
Same-day visits require a quick call or text to confirm staff availability before booking.
📞 Call or Text: (937) 697-5026
Reservation Policy: Silver Cup Lake Adventures reserves the right to cancel reservations due to low booking volume. If canceled, guests will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
🚗 Parking
Free on-site parking is included with every reservation. Parking is limited.
You may notice ongoing landscaping and site improvements during your visit. Thanks for your patience while we continue bringing the property to life.
📝 Waiver
All guests are required to complete a waiver once per year. If you’ve already completed your waiver this year, you’re all set.
☀️ What To Bring
👙 Swimsuit
🩴 Water shoes
🧴 Sunscreen
🧺 Towels
🪑 Lawn chairs or blanket
🧃 Snacks & drinks (no glass)
Your Lake Day
Silver Cup Lake is designed for fun, outdoor water recreation in a relaxed, laid-back setting.
Spend the day paddling, swimming, snorkeling, floating, or simply unwinding on the beautiful spring-fed waters of Greene County, Ohio.
All guests share a common shoreline access area for launching kayaks and paddleboards, entering the water for a swim, or relaxing by the lake.
Good To Know
Private, reservation-only lake
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
No lifeguard on duty
No glass containers
Please help us keep the lake clean by packing out what you bring in
Ohio to Erie Trail Stop in Cedarville, Ohio
Planning a ride through Cedarville? Silver Cup Lake Adventures is a great place to stop, relax, and explore more of the trail corridor with a lake view.
Lake Rules & Safety Guidelines
Final Acknowledgment
By entering Silver Cup Lake Scuba Adventures, you acknowledge the inherent risks of scuba diving in a deep, spring-fed quarry and accept full responsibility for your own safety. You agree to release Silver Cup Lake Adventures LLC and its staff from any liability for injury, loss, or damage incurred during your visit.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, respectful, and memorable experience at Silver Cup Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! You can purchase your day pass and sign your waiver when you arrive. That said, we recommend booking ahead to guarantee your spot, especially on busy days.
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Bring a towel, sunscreen, water, and comfortable swimwear. If you plan to relax on shore, consider chairs or a blanket. If you're not using our equipment, please bring your own life jacket or flotation device.
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Life jackets are only provided when using our equipment. Otherwise, guests should bring their own flotation devices.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own equipment. We also offer paddleboards, kayaks, and other watercraft on a first-come, first-served basis.
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No, we do not provide any scuba gear rentals at this time. Please bring your own equipment, gear and enough tanks for your dive.
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Included in our all day access pass equipment, water access, full day access to the lake, shoreline space, picnic tables, and on site parking
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Yes, if you’ve purchased a full day pass.
Planning a lake day at Silver Cup Lake Adventures? Our private spring-fed lake near Cedarville offers a relaxing outdoor experience for guests visiting from Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Yellow Springs, and throughout Southwest Ohio. Whether you're visiting for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, or simply relaxing by the water, this page includes everything you need to know before your visit.
Silver Cup Lake Adventures is located just off the Ohio to Erie Trail and provides a quieter, reservation-based alternative to crowded public lakes and beaches. Guests can enjoy full-day lake access, shoreline seating, water activities, and a laid-back atmosphere designed for families, couples, groups, and solo travelers looking for a unique Ohio lake day experience.
Before your visit, be sure to review our Pricing, Book Now, Hours, and Waiver Information pages. You can also explore more about activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving in Ohio, along with upcoming seasonal experiences and overnight camping opportunities coming soon to Silver Cup Lake.