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West Branch
5708 Esworthy Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266-9659
(330) 296-3239
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations Get Directions
West Branch State Park's large lake with its many forks and coves is extremely popular with fishermen, boaters and swimmers. The park's meadows and woodlots provide an excellent backdrop for camping, hiking and horseback riding.
Camping
29 full service sites
155 sites with 50-amp electric hook-ups
14 non-electric sites
10 horsemen camps, by permit only
Campground has heated showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, trailer dump station
Boating
Lake designated for unlimited horsepower
4 launch ramps
Dock rentals
Boat rentals, gasoline, supplies at the marina
Picnicking
6 different picnic shelters are available
Swimming
700-foot sand beach includes a showerhouse, change booth and snack bar
Boat swimming area is located in Silver Creek Bay, southwest of the beach
Fishing
Large and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish and trophy-class muskellunge
Access available at two paved and two gravel launch areas
Wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is located by the marina
A valid Ohio fishing license is required
Hunting
In season, small game, waterfowl and deer
The northeastern section of the park closed to hunting.
A 400-foot no hunting/safety zone extends from all other developed facilities.
Limited to shotguns and primitive weapons for most game
A valid Ohio hunting license is required
Target shooting is prohibited
Trails
12 miles of hiking trails
Extensive snowmobile trails when conditions permit.
Mountain biking is permitted on trails in the snowmobile area
20 miles of bridle trails
Riders must provide their own horses
A horse camp is open by permit only
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