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Charles Mill Lake Park and Campgrounds
Located near Mansfield, Charles Mill is a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. * Over 500 campsites (class A with and without electric) in two campground locations * Swimming beach * Patio cabins, camper cabins * Picnic shelter * Hiking trails *
, OH CampingWahkeena Nature Preserve
Wahkeena, named with an Indian word meaning most beautiful, is located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. This 150
Sugar Grove, OH Nature PreservesAlum Creek Lake Campgrounds
The campground, on the west side of the lake, was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and is operated by the State Park. There are 297 sites, all with electrical hook-up (50-amp)
, OH CampingAlum Creek Lake Boating
Alum Creek Lake offers unlimited horsepower and various water related activities such as; fishing, sailing, water skiing, pleasure boating and boater swim/camp areas. There are five boat launch ramps;
, OH BoatingAlum Creek Lake Fishing
The saw-toothed lake shoreline provides excellent fishing. With 3,387 acres of fishing water and 46
, OH FishingAlum Creek Lake Riding Trails
The Alum Creek State Park offers a bridle trail of 50 miles. The majority of the trail is north of U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 and is recommended for experienced riders. Horse rental is not available. Parking for trailers;
, OH EquestrianLicking County Parks
Licking County Parks group offers 13 different parks county wide for visitors to choose from------
, OH ParksCharles Mill Lake Boating
Charles Mill Lake has 1,350 acres of water surface for boating activities with a 10
, OH BoatingBuckeye Lake Fishing
Buckeye Lake has populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, and carp. Fish stocked annually in Buckeye Lake include fingerling saugeye and hybrid striped bass. Gizzard shad is the main forage species.
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