Portage Lakes State Park
[caption id="attachment_33833" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in the water at Portage Lakes State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
State Parks
Pike Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33831" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pike Lake State Park welcome sign. Photo: Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Paint Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_33829" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The marina at Paint Creek State Park. Photo: Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Oak Point State Park
Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park. Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away on south bass island you will find the smallest…
North Bass Island State Park
Aerial photograph of North bass island state park. Photo: Park Facebook page.
If you are looking for somewhere you can completely go off grid for a…
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
[caption id="attachment_33823" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Hiking trail at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. Photo: E Photos, CC BY 2.0, via…
Mt Gilead State Park
[caption id="attachment_33777" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Boat launch at Mt Gilead State Park in autumn. Photo: Tysto, Public domain, via…
Mosquito Lake State Park
It might not have the most charming or enticing of names, but don’t let that prevent you from visiting Mosquito Lake State Park.
Boasting a man-made…
Mohican State Park
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Ohio’s Adventure Heartland — Home to Clear Fork Gorge National Natural Landmark, the
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Middle Bass Island State Park
Middle Bass Island State Park, along the shores of picturesque Lake Erie just 58 miles east of Toledo, was once the site of the historic Lonz Winery….
Maumee Bay State Park
Picturesque state park with a golf course, trails, campground, cabins, and the beautiful resort – Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center – lies along…
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
[caption id="attachment_33758" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Maumee River as taken from Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Grand Rapids, Ohio….
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park lies along a rocky peninsula that reaches out into one of the Great Lakes, only 55 miles east of Toledo. The…
Malabar Farm State Park
Take a step back in time and discover the rugged beauty of Malabar Farm located in Richland County just 70 miles north of Columbus. This working farm…
Madison Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33720" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park. Photo: John Howard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…
Little Miami State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Little Miami State Park — A 50-mile paved rail-trail corridor winding along the beautiful Little Miami National Scenic River.
Lake White State Park
Lake White State Park is a small day-use recreational area located near southwest Waverly, Ohio, only 65 miles south of Columbus. Nestled within the…
Lake Milton State Park
[caption id="attachment_33712" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cloudy day at Lake Milton State Park. Photo: Ll1324, CC0, via Wikimedia…
Lake Loramie State Park
[caption id="attachment_33710" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bridge at Lake Loramie State Park. Photo: Dph414, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Lake Catherine State Park
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Arkansas Lakefront Paradise Near Hot Springs — Featuring 20 fully equipped cabins
(many lakefront with private fishing piers), a…
Lake Logan State Park
Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park. Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Despite being just a 45 minute drive from Columbus,…
Lake Hope State Park
Exceptional scenery, a diverse range of wildlife, and a beautiful lake are just some of the reasons to visit Lake Hope State Park.
Situated within…
Lake Alma State Park
Looking for a quiet spot to escape into nature? Then consider Lake Alma State Park.
Situated just 20 minutes from Jackson and 90 minutes from…
Kiser Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33665" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Aerial view of Kiser Lake State Park. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia…
Jefferson Lake State Park
Flanked by the beauty of wooded hillsides, Jefferson Lake State Park is the perfect place to escape into nature.
Situated just an hour from…
Jackson Lake State Park
Looking northward over Jackson Lake from Tommy Been Road at jackson lake state park. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
If you are…
Indian Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33638" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bench overlooking the jetty at Indian Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Independence Dam State Park
[caption id="attachment_33636" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Welcome sign at Independence Dam State Park. Photo: John A. Good, Public domain, via…
Hueston Woods State Park
If you are looking for somewhere to relax in nature away from the frenetic pace of city life then Hueston Woods State Park is an excellent place to…
Hocking Hills State Park
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Headlands Beach State Park
Boasting the longest natural beach in the state, Headlands Beach State Park is a popular day use park.
Located in the northeast part of Ohio, just a…
East Fork State Park
[caption id="attachment_33596" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Overview of William H. Harsha Lake at East Fork State Park. Photo: Nyttend, Public…
Dillon State Park
[caption id="attachment_33594" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Kayak and canoe launch at Dillon State Park on a cloudy day. Photo: Park Facebook…
Delaware State Park
[caption id="attachment_33592" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Delaware State Park welcome sign. Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia…
Harrison Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33589" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Harrison Lake State Park welcome sign. Photo: Park Facebook page.[/caption]
Nestled…
Guilford Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_33587" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over the water at Guilford Lake State Park. Photo: Todd Fowler, CC BY-SA 2.0,…
Great Seal State Park
[caption id="attachment_33585" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Great Seal State Park welcome sign. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]
Featuring a…
Grand Lake St Marys State Park
[caption id="attachment_33540" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over Grand Lake St Marys State Park in Ohio. Photo: Bruin, CC BY 2.0, via…
Geneva State Park
The area around Lake Erie in Ohio is renowned for housing some of the best wineries in America. While this is a huge draw, the various state parks that…
Forked Run State Park
The beach at Forked run state park. Photo: Friends of Forked Run State Park Facebook page.
Nestled within the bosky hill country that defines much of…
Findley State Park
[caption id="attachment_33507" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Picnic table by the lake at Findley State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
East Harbor State Park
Standing roughly halfway between Toledo and Cleveland, East Harbor State Park is one of the most popular of all state parks in Ohio.
Featuring the…
Deer Creek State Park
Nestled within the heart of Ohio’s great till plains, just 30 minutes southwest of Columbus, resides the beautiful Deer Creek State Park.
Renowned…
Caesar Creek State Park
Caesar Creek State Park lies nestled along large Caesar Creek Lake surrounded by oak-hickory woodlands, wildflower meadows, and deep ravines just 44…
Burr Oak State Park
Peaceful Burr Oak State Park lies nestled among an oak/hickory forest deep within the foothills of the majestic Appalachians only 80 miles east of…
Buckeye Lake State Park
People looking out over the water at Buckeye Lake State Park. Photo: Dan Keck from Ohio, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ohio’s oldest state park, Buckeye…
Buck Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_33483" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Marina at Buck Creek State Park. Photo: Yinan Chen, Public Domain, via Wikimedia…
Beaver Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_33481" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Thomas J. Malone Covered Bridge at Beaver Creek State Park. Photo: Nyttend, Public…
Barkcamp State Park
[caption id="attachment_33479" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Lake at sunset at Barkcamp State Park. Photo: Bwsmith84, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Alum Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_33476" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Alum Creek Dam Spillway and Tainter gates at Alum Creek State Park. Photo:…