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Tappan Lake

Nestled in the rolling hills of eastern Ohio, Tappan Lake Park offers the perfect escape for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike. Our picturesque 2,350-acre lake is perfect for fishing, boating, and kayaking, while our lush 5,000-acre park is home to a variety of trails, picnic areas, and campsites.

If you’re headed to the park for an escape back to nature, you can find rustic tent sites to cozy cabins and full hook-up RV spots. Immerse yourself in Ohio’s natural beauty with miles of trails that offer breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding forests, and join us for seasonal events, including outdoor movie nights, nature programs, and more!

If you’re looking for a day on the water, you can rent a pontoon, launch your own boat, or simply relax on the shore. Our full-service marina offers rentals, fuel, snacks, everything you need for a day on the water! Or enjoy a meal with breathtaking views at the Dockside Bar + Grill at Tappan Lake.

Start planning your escape to nature’s playground at Tappan Lake today!

Seneca Lake

Seneca Lake, located in southeastern Ohio, is the state’s largest inland lake, with 3,550 acres of water, 4,060 acres of land, and a max depth of 31 feet. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, and wildlife watching. Seneca Lake is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and serene woodlands. The lake is ideal for anglers, with species like bass, crappie, and catfish in abundance.

Seneca Lake also features well-maintained campgrounds, cozy cabins, picnic areas, and miles of trails, making it a great spot for family vacations and weekend getaways. Visitors can enjoy a full-service marina, with boat rentals, docking, and the Dockside Restaurant. The park provides a variety of recreational facilities, including playgrounds, volleyball courts, pickleball ball courts, storybook trail, splash pad, and sandy beach with concession stand.

Whether for a day trip or extended stay, Seneca Lake offers a tranquil escape into nature with modern conveniences and activities for all ages.

Pleasant Hill Lake

Pleasant Hill Lake is an 850-acre unlimited horsepower lake surrounded by 1350 acres of land.  Hundreds of thousands of guests come to Pleasant Hill Lake Park every year to enjoy recreational activities such as camping, log cabins, marina, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, swimming, and kayaking.

Charles Mill Lake Park

Charles Mill Lake Park is situated on 2,000 acres in Richland and Ashland Counties. Charles Mill Dam is a rolled earth fill dam with an impervious, water resistant, clay core that was constructed in 1935-36 on the Black Fork Creek for the purpose of flood control. The lake has a surface area of 1350 acres, a maximum depth of 24 feet and 34 miles of shore line. The lake has a horsepower limit of 10 and provides opportunities for sailing, boating and fishing. The park features two campgrounds (Main Camp and Eagle Point) with a combined total of more than 400 campsites and three patio cabins.

Atwood Lake Park

Atwood Lake Park is located in Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties. An easy drive from Akron and Cleveland, Atwood Lake Park is a close getaway vacation. Atwood is one of the state’s — and region’s — top lakes for sailing and pleasure boating. Atwood Lake Park features a wide, sandy beach, vending area, changing room with showers, playground, picnic area and picnic shelters.

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