Shawnee State Park - West Portsmouth, OH - Ohio State Parks

Camping
102 sites suitable for tents or trailers
Sites feature electric hookups, waste disposal, heated shower houses, flush toilets and laundry facilities
Pet camping is available throughout the campground
Boat rental
Games and sporting equipment to loan to registered campers
A group camp that can accommodate up to 45 people is available by reservation
58-site equestrian campground with latrines is available near Bear Lake on state forest land

Cabins
2 camper cabins are available
Each sleeps up to 5 people on two sets of bunk beds and one adult full bed
Outfitted with outdoor picnic table, campfire ring, charcoal grill, porch light, porch swing and covered porch
Unit contains inside electric service, lights, heater/AC unit, smoke/carbon detectors, bed frames with mattresses, table with chairs, mini-refrigerator, microwave and fire extinguisher
No linens or cooking supplies are provided
No pets or smoking are permitted inside the cabin unit
Water fountains, shower houses and a laundry facility are available nearby in the campground area
It is recommended that you bring bed linens or sleeping bags, pillows, towels, cooking utensils, dinnerware, cooler, containers for water and a clock/radio

Cottages
25 two-bedroom family cottages with A/C and heat, available year-round
Sleep up to 6
Living room with gas log fireplace and satellite TV
Bath with a shower
Double-wide rollaway bed
Complete kitchen, microwave, telephone, dining area, screened porch and charcoal grill
Bed and bath linens, cookware and table settings are provided
Lodge facilities are available to cottage guests
Pets are permitted in select cottages, call (740) 858-6621 for details

Lodge
Breathtaking view of the surrounding hill country
50 guest rooms with private balconies
WiFi
Elegant full service dining room
Lounge
Meeting rooms
Indoor and outdoor pools
Game room
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Tennis, basketball and shuffleboard courts

Boating
Roosevelt and Turkey Creek lakes, totaling 68 acres, offer boating with electric motors only. Launch ramps are provided for access to the lakes.
Rowboats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats are available for rental at the camp store.
A marina facility off U.S. Route 52 offers access to the Ohio River as well as 72 seasonal docks (including one ADA courtesy slip for loading and unloading), eight transient docks, and two jet ski docks.

Fishing
Two well-stocked lakes provide good catches of largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie and trout. A trout derby is held annually at Turkey Creek Lake. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.


Golf
An 18-hole championship golf course and pro-shop are located near the marina on the Ohio River, within a short drive of the main park area. Special rates and packages with lodge stays are available.

Hunting
Hunting is NOT permitted in the state park but is allowed in the adjacent state forest. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.

Nature Center
The nature center is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. You can also visit the naturalist and educational animals at the park office.

Picnicking
Five picnic areas with tables and grills are located in many secluded and scenic areas of the park. Two accessible picnic shelters are available at Lake Roosevelt and can be reserved. These areas are Carry-in, Carry-out; no trash cans are available.

Swimming
Public beaches are situated on Roosevelt Lake and Turkey Creek Lake. Swimming is permitted during daylight hours only. Swim at your own risk. Pets are NOT allowed on swimming beaches.

Trails
Many hiking trails traverse the park and the surrounding state forest:
Lampblack Trail - 1.5 miles
Lake Trail - .8 mile
Lodge/Beach Trail - .5 mile
Knighton Nature Trail - 2.3 miles
Turkey Creek Nature Center Trail - .5 mile
Park Loop Trail - 5 miles
Lookout Trail - 1.5 miles
Campground Loop Trail - .5 mile
Shawnee Forest Day Hike Trail - 4.6 miles - Follow blue blazes.
Shawnee Backpack Trail - 40+ miles - Follow orange blazes. This trail winds through wilderness area and includes portions of the Buckeye Trail and North Country Trail.
Take the 40-mile main loop, or a shorter trek around the 23-mile North Loop, or 17-mile South Loop. Back country camping is offered in 7 designated areas. Hikers and backpackers must have a self-registration permit, available at the trail head parking area. Drinking water and latrines are provided at camping areas.
The park also features bridle trails in the adjacent Shawnee State Forest:
Lampblack Bridle Trail
Mackletree Bridle Trail
An additional 75 miles of bridle trails with 58 primitive equestrian camp sites are located within the adjacent Shawnee State Forest.

Winter Recreation
In winter, park guests can enjoy ice fishing under the proper conditions.

More to Do
Miniature golf, located at the camp store and open to all park visitors
Archery Range
Volleyball and basketball courts
Horseshoe pits
Playground equipment
Tennis courts and shuffleboard can be found at the lodge
Geocaching