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Shawnee State Park For The Most Memorable Vacations
hio’s Shawnee State Park with a charcoal grill. in Shawnee State Forest is one of the Buckeye State’s Campers can choose from 107 sites most popular and beautiful suitable for tents or trailers, vacation destinations. and the campgrounds feature electric hookups, waste disposal, Shawnee State Park is located in heated shower houses, flush the 63,000-acre Shawnee State toilets and laundry facilities. A Forest in the beautiful 38-site horsemen's campground Appalachian foothills near the with latrines is also available banks of the Ohio River. near Bear Lake. Nicknamed "The Little Smokies", these one-time hunting grounds of Boating enthusiasts are sure to the Shawnee Indians are among the have a blast at Roosevelt and most picturesque places in the Turkey Creek lakes. Launch ramps state, featuring erosion-carved are provided for access to the valleys and wooded hills. lakes, which offer boating with electric motors only. Rowboats There are numerous lodging and canoes are available for options at this Park. The resort rental at Turkey Creek Lake. The lodge provides a gorgeous view of Ohio River can be accessed from the surrounding hills with 50 the park's marina facility. guest rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a game room and more. The Anglers can cast their lines into 25 family cottages have 2 well-stocked lakes for largemouth bedrooms, a bath with a shower, a bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie living room with a double-wide and trout. An annual trout derby rollaway bed, a complete kitchen is held at Turkey Creek Lake. with a microwave, a telephone, a Fishing licenses may be obtained dining area, and a screened porch at Shawnee lodge.
Hikers can traipse across may be reserved for large Shawnee's forested hills on the parties. 60-mile Shawnee backpack trail, which is operated by the Division Athletes are bound to be busy at of Forestry. There are also 75 Shawnee State Park thanks to the miles of bridle trails in the volleyball and basketball courts forest. that are available there. Tennis courts and shuffleboard can be Public swimming beaches are found at the lodge. Horseshoe located on Roosevelt Lake and pits and playground equipment are Turkey Creek Lakes. Kids can even open to all visitors. Bike and get snacks from beachside vending boat rentals allow unprepared machines. guests who want to participate in those activities, and sporting Bad news golf widows and equipment can be borrowed from widowers! There’s also an 18-hole the lodge. championship golf course and pro-shop near the marina on the There is very little to one can’t Ohio River, just a short drive do at Shawnee State Park. away. Golf orphans can get in on Families, couples and groups of the action too at the miniature pals are all welcome and all sure golf, which is open to all park to have a good time at this visitors. excellent Ohio vacation destination. And take back the Picnicking is a popular activity exciting memories that can last at Shawnee thanks to the many for a lifetime. Why wait! Pack covered picnicking areas around your bags today and visit this the park. There are also 2 wonderful destination. accessible picnic shelters are available at Lake Roosevelt. Both
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