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State Parks: Shawnee

4404 State Route 125
Portsmouth, Ohio 45663-9003
Shawnee Resort & Conference Center
PO Box 189, Friendship, OH 45630-0189
Park Office (740) 858-6652
Golf Course (740) 858-6681
Campground (seasonal) (740) 858-4561
Resort Lodge (740) 858-6621
Lodge Front Desk Fax (740) 858-4766
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Location & description:

Located in "Ohio's Little Smokies" (the Appalachian foothills near the banks of the Ohio River), Shawnee State Park provides visitors breathtaking views and a variety of outdoor activities.

Lodge:

Lodge features fifty guest rooms, elegant dining room, meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, game room, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts.

Cottages:

• 25 family cottages
• Each has one bedroom with one standard bunk bed and one single-over-double bunk bed, one bedroom with a double bed, bath with a shower, living room, complete kitchen, dining area and screened porch
• 2 premium cottages also offer Jacuzzis
• Lodge facilities are available to cottage guests

Camping:

• 107 sites suitable for tents or trailers
• Campground has electric hookups, waste disposal, heated shower houses, flush toilets and laundry facilities
• Pet camping is available throughout the campground.
• A group camp is available by reservation
• 38-site horsemen's campground with latrines is available near Bear Lake on state forest land
• Two camper cabins eacb sleeps five people on two sets of bunk beds and one adult full bed
• No linens or cooking supplies are provided.
• No pets or smoking are permitted inside the cabin unit

Boating:

• Roosevelt and Turkey Creek lakes offer boating with electric motors only
• Launch ramps are provided for access to the lakes
• Rowboats and canoes are available for rental at Turkey Creek Lake
• Boaters can access the Ohio River from the park's marina facility

Fishing:

• Fish species include largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie and trout
• A trout derby is held annually at Turkey Creek Lake
• Fishing licenses may be obtained at the lodge

Trails:

• 60-mile Shawnee backpack trail has some of the best wilderness areas in Ohio
• The forest also offers 75 miles of bridle trails
• There are several nature trails in the park, from one to two miles in length

Swimming:

• 2 public beaches with change booths on Roosevelt and Turkey Creek lakes

Golfing:

• 18-hole championship golf course and pro-shop are within a short drive of the main park area

Picnic areas:

• Picnic areas with tables and grills located throughout the park
• Two picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.