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Consider camping in an Ohio State Park...

...for a low-cost, activity-filled vacation. Ohio State Parks offer more than 9,000 family campsites in 57 parks.

Premium resort lodges, cottages and golf courses are available for those who want additional amenities.

Many state parks offer recreational pursuits, like miniature golf, volleyball, basketball, and bike and boat rentals.  Some parks also have archery ranges and disc golf courses in day-use areas available to all park guests.

Many campsites are already booked for busy summer weekends. Additional walk-in campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers without reservations for the holiday are encouraged to view the campground availability page for updates.

NEWS RELEASES | Ohio Photos | News Archives

Squirrel Season Offers Hunters Preparation For Fall Hunting
Season Begins September 1 and runs through January 31

ODNR to Open 25 State Nature Preserves to Special Archery Hunts
Permits to participate in controlled hunts to be awarded by lottery 8/11/08

Citizen Input Sought on Proposed Rules for Managing Construction on The Lake Erie Coast
Informational meetings scheduled for September at three locations along the shoreline 8/8/08

Ohio State Parks Duck Blind Lottery Set for August 16
More than 300 permits are available to hunters wishing to hunt ducks and geese 8/7/08

Suspect Arrested for Alleged Cultivation of Marijuana on Public Land
Guernsey County man faces criminal charges 8/7/08

State Reaches Settlement on Burned Lake Hope Lodge
Process Now Turns to Hiring Design Consultant, Building Replacement 8/7/08

Ohio’s Peregrine Population Expands in 2008
Biologists with the Division of Wildlife estimate 65 young peregrine falcons fledged from 21 successful nests 8/7/08

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