Shawnee State Park Lodge is undergoing transformative improvements. We will be upgrading the facilities electrical and pool infrastructure, as a result, the lodge will be temporarily closed to guests between March 10, 2025, and April 14, 2025. During this time the Smokehouse Restaurant, Gift Shop, Indoor & Outdoor Pools and all Meeting Spaces will be unavailable to the public. Read More >

View of the park around Shawnee at sunset

Recreation

Adventure is Calling

Located within the 63,000-acre Shawnee Forest, our property is the largest of Ohio's 20 state forests. Within the park and forest, there are countless things to do—boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The park also offers nature programs throughout the summer months. For more information on park activities or programs, please contact the park at 740.858.6652 or visit the Shawnee State Park website.

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