| Ohio's Shawnee State Park in Shawnee State | | | | trout. An annual trout derby is held at Turkey |
| Forest is one of the Buckeye State's most | | | | Creek Lake. Fishing licenses may be obtained at |
| popular and beautiful vacation destinations. | | | | Shawnee lodge. |
| Shawnee State Park is located in the 63,000-acre | | | | Hikers can traipse across Shawnee's forested hills |
| Shawnee State Forest in the beautiful Appalachian | | | | on the 60-mile Shawnee backpack trail, which is |
| foothills near the banks of the Ohio River. | | | | operated by the Division of Forestry. There are |
| Nicknamed "The Little Smokies", these one-time | | | | also 75 miles of bridle trails in the forest. |
| hunting grounds of the Shawnee Indians are | | | | Public swimming beaches are located on Roosevelt |
| among the most picturesque places in the state, | | | | Lake and Turkey Creek Lakes. Kids can even get |
| featuring erosion-carved valleys and wooded hills. | | | | snacks from beachside vending machines. |
| There are numerous lodging options at this Park. | | | | Bad news golf widows and widowers! There's also |
| The resort lodge provides a gorgeous view of the | | | | an 18-hole championship golf course and pro-shop |
| surrounding hills with 50 guest rooms, indoor and | | | | near the marina on the Ohio River, just a short |
| outdoor pools, a game room and more. The 25 | | | | drive away. Golf orphans can get in on the action |
| family cottages have 2 bedrooms, a bath with a | | | | too at the miniature golf, which is open to all park |
| shower, a living room with a double-wide rollaway | | | | visitors. |
| bed, a complete kitchen with a microwave, a | | | | Picnicking is a popular activity at Shawnee thanks |
| telephone, a dining area, and a screened porch | | | | to the many covered picnicking areas around the |
| with a charcoal grill. | | | | park. There are also 2 accessible picnic shelters |
| Campers can choose from 107 sites suitable for | | | | are available at Lake Roosevelt. Both may be |
| tents or trailers, and the campgrounds feature | | | | reserved for large parties. |
| electric hookups, waste disposal, heated shower | | | | Athletes are bound to be busy at Shawnee State |
| houses, flush toilets and laundry facilities. A 38-site | | | | Park thanks to the volleyball and basketball courts |
| horsemen's campground with latrines is also | | | | that are available there. Tennis courts and |
| available near Bear Lake. | | | | shuffleboard can be found at the lodge. Horseshoe |
| Boating enthusiasts are sure to have a blast at | | | | pits and playground equipment are open to all |
| Roosevelt and Turkey Creek lakes. Launch ramps | | | | visitors. Bike and boat rentals allow unprepared |
| are provided for access to the lakes, which offer | | | | guests who want to participate in those activities, |
| boating with electric motors only. Rowboats and | | | | and sporting equipment can be borrowed from |
| canoes are available for rental at Turkey Creek | | | | the lodge. |
| Lake. The Ohio River can be accessed from the | | | | There is very little to one can't do at Shawnee |
| park's marina facility. | | | | State Park. Families, couples and groups of pals |
| Anglers can cast their lines into well-stocked lakes | | | | are all welcome and all sure to have a good time |
| for largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie and | | | | at this excellent Ohio vacation destination. |