Ohio State Parks - Ohio Camping

For Ohio camping, there are numerous state parks. The total number is nearly 200. These are present in places like Pickaway County, Bluegrass region, Belmont County, Dean in cities like Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Akron, Cleveland and some others. The details pertaining to some of these Ohio state parks are furnished in this article.

Ohio state parks

Names of a few are enlisted below:

• Wolf Run State Park
• Wayne National Forest
• Spencer Lake State Wildlife Area
• Seip Mound State Memorial
• Oxbow Lake State Wildlife Area
• Maumee State Forest
• Beaver Creek State Park
• Cleveland Lakefront State Park
• Fort Saint Clair State Park
• Headlands Beach State Park
• Knox Lake State Wildlife Area
• Malabar Farm State Park

A W Marion State Park

There is a wooded camp area with sixty sites for tent and trailer camping. A youth camp is present for organized groups. Drinking water and pit latrines are available. Picnic tables and grill sites can be seen in scenic areas in the park. In these grills, fires are allowed. Hargus lake has 145 acres of water, boat launching ramps and public docks.

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

This is the newest state park in Ohio. The grounds around the lighthouse provide good views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, South Bass Island and Kelleys Island. The Marblehead Lighthouse has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of Marblehead Peninsula from 1822. This is the oldest lighthouse in perpetual operation with the Great Lakes.

Zaleski State Forest

This is the second largest forest in the system. The prime trail is a loop of 23.4 miles. There is an additional 10-mile day loop trail. The Zaleski State Forest Backpack Trail was created to make backpacking opportunities feasible. The introduction of some scenic and historic aspects in the forest was also intended.

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

There is a small campground having 31 non-electric sites. Out of these, 15 are for walk-in tent camping. There are fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and latrines. There is a one mile portion of the Buckeye Trail across the park. Six miles of trails in the North Turkeyfoot area can be used for horseback riding, backpacking or mountain biking.

Caesar Creek State Park

This has clear blue waters, meadows, scattered woodlands and steep ravines. Recreation in the form of boating, camping, hiking and fishing is available. There are 287 shady and sunny sites in the family campground. There are showers, pet camping and flush toilets. There is a horseman's camp with 25 sites. Four Rent-A-Camp units containing dining fly, tent, cook stove, cooler and other devices may be rented in summer.

Cowan State Park

There is a peaceful setting brimming with the American Lotus water lily. Fishing, swimming, canoeing and sailing are the recreation on this lake. Meandering trails across mature woodlands add to the beauty of the park. There are 254 campsites on the campground. Of these, 237 have electricity for trailers and tents and the remnant are non-electric. The campground has a camper's beach, laundry facilites, showerhouse, boat launch ramp and flushtoilets.

Madison Lake State Park

This place is small and peaceful and provides rowing, sailing and canoeing facilities. There is a newly developed 0.5 mile hiking trail that guides people along the lakeshore and woodlands. There is a 106 acre lake suitable for canoes, row boats and sailboats. Fish like crappie, bluegill, bass, bullhead and channel catfish are found. A valid Ohio fishing license is essential.

Scioto Trail State Park

The wooded campground at Caldwell Lake has 56 sites. Of these, 40 have electric supply. Fire rings, dump stations, pit latrines and picnic tables exist. There is a primitive walk-in camp near Stewart Lake that has 18 non-electric sites. There are twelve miles of hiking trails and 17 miles of bridle trails. A part of the Buckeye Trail that connects the four corners of Ohio is across the state forest. There are two small lakes that have boating facility using electric motors.