Ohio State Parks Offer Summer Vacation Fun

Ohio State Parks are fun that is just waiting to happen. If you are looking for outdoor fun for your summer vacation an Ohio State Park may be just the ticket you need. Spend a day or (at some parks) spend the night.

There are 57 campgrounds available at Ohio State Parks. Pets on a leash are welcome in all of them. It is also permissible to bring your beloved pet to most day use areas. Exceptions are beaches, visitor centers and most lodges.

One of the nicest things about Ohio State Parks is that most do not charge entrance fees. No entrance fees helps to make it more affordable for families who want to spend the day having fun.

Plus, all of the Ohio State Parks offer picnic areas. Most of these come equipped with grills. Kids will enjoy visiting because some parks offer scheduled activities and interpretive programs just for them.

If you are looking for fun this summer try one of the Ohio State Parks. Use the list below as a guide to get started.

Geneva State Park
4499 Padanarum Road
Geneva, OH 44041
Park Office: 440-466-8400
Marina: 440-466-7565
Camping & Getaway Reservations: 866-644-6727

This beautiful Ohio State Parks offers a ton of activities that just about everyone can enjoy. There is a large conference center and resort right on the lake. Other activities include cabins, 89 camping sites, laundry, pet camping, volleyball, basketball, boating, picnicking, hiking, swimming, hunting and fishing.

If this isn't enough to do there is a golf course on the property. There's lots more fun to be had in the nearby town.

Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Road
Lucas, Ohio 44843
Park Office 419-892-2784
Camping Reservations 1-866-644-6727

This Ohio State Park was the vision of Louis Bromfield. He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author. Everything at the farm is preserved to the 1956 era. Tours of the mansion are offered year round. There is also hiking, picnicking, camping, fishing and natural scenic beauty with plenty of photographic opportunities.

Scioto Trail State Park
144 Lake Road
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Phone (740) 887-4818
Camping and Getaway Reservations 866-644-6727

Tucked away in the Scioto Trail State Forest is an undisturbed oasis waiting to be discovered by you. This remote Ohio State Park offers visitors the chance to get back to nature through hiking, biking and spectacular scenery.

Visitors can also camp at the campground, go boating, swimming, fishing, hunting and picnicking. There are even basketball courts, horseshoe pits and a playground for the kids. If you forgot to bring your horseshoes don't worry. This state park will loan them (or other sporting equipment) to you. Just ask.

Wolf Run State Park
16170 Wolf Run Road
Caldwell, Ohio 43724-9503
Phone the Park Office 740-732-5035
Camping and Getaway 866-644-6727

Besides great camping opportunities this Ohio State Park offers scenic beauty and soothes your soul. Activities here include; picnic tables, fire rings, playground, basketball hoop, sporting equipment loaners, fly-in camping, a boat launch, fishing and hunting, picnicking photographic opportunities and a deep history.

This Ohio State Park was named for the first settlers in the area, the Wolf family.

There are more great parks to choose from. Some have easy interstate access and others are off of the beaten track. All provide the chance to escape from daily stress and unwind for a while.

For a full list of Ohio State Parks click here.

Sources
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Parks and Tourism Network
Ohio History Central