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![A man and a young child sit by a calm lake, smiling and fishing together with long fishing rods on a sunny day. The water reflects green surroundings, creating a peaceful scene.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/RecreationHeader_7ae3fe9b16f03bf664db1bd307e2e6df.jpeg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=1a2f57c7&v=c9dca2a237d21be6dea2ef8040f524f062c78a94f8347d4823ef01dd0e29979e) # Recreation

 

 

 ## Ohio State Parks: Redefining Recreation

Staying at a state park is a truly unique experience, no matter what type of getaway you need. Here you’ll find a true escape from the busyness of life: quiet hikes through miles of trails, serene lake views (whether you’re watching from the banks or on a boat), and golf courses so breathtaking that you just might forget to swing.

You’ll have immediate access to these features and more when you stay at any of the Great Ohio Lodges. Each one is secluded within one of Ohio’s state parks, which means you get all the recreational benefits of both a lodge and a state park, right in your backyard.

We host groups of all kinds, including weddings, business meetings, and family vacations, and can’t wait to host you. Find your new favorite recreation spot at one of the Great Ohio Lodges.

 

 

      ![Four people walk with golf bags across a sunlit golf course in the early morning or late afternoon, casting long shadows on the green grass, with trees lining the course and sunlight streaming in from the horizon.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/AdobeStock_123241965_0937ac4930e113752236c995437eb656.jpeg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=3601a2ec&v=b8b1cf11534c3605050c0f1d0e9bdc876865cc83b751209e63f7c6ff877c2de3)  ### Golf

This is no ordinary golf course. Golf at one of the Great Ohio Lodges, and experience the difference of a state park golf course.

 [Learn More  about Golf](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/recreation/golf) 

 

       ![A man and a young child sit on a wooden dock, smiling and fishing together with rods, facing a calm green lake surrounded by nature on a sunny day.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/RecreationHeader_79eab518cbe04f48c712c1c247580e25.jpeg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=3b1c23f5&v=1ee457ccee01cb2d346619a3535fc8f039fc0595ea2eb77e656d776feed36053)  ### Marina & Fishing

Find places to boat, fish, and get out on the water in Ohio. The Great Ohio Lodges have something for everyone.

 [Learn More  about Marina & Fishing](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/recreation/marina-fishing) 

 

       ![Three people hike along a narrow forest trail surrounded by lush green trees. One tree in the foreground has blue and yellow trail markers painted on its trunk.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/GOL-Hiking-Header-1920x500_79eab518cbe04f48c712c1c247580e25-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=bcf2c386&v=1cee3d4bfa8172862ff49fa5e81bc561c7e37ceb788a1d82c8f7ecbaa14af304)  ### Hiking

We’re proud to be an adventurer’s paradise. Hike at any of the Great Ohio Lodges, and see a different side of Ohio every time.

 [Learn More  about Hiking](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/recreation/hiking) 

 

       ![A calm river flows under a covered wooden bridge, surrounded by autumn trees with orange, yellow, and green leaves. Fallen leaves and branches float on the water, and the bridge is reflected in the river.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/MO-Covered-Bridge_79eab518cbe04f48c712c1c247580e25.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=6ece10b6&v=76e0d5c145943bf1832fdd642baec37488f880b51fc80bf1f8ab1126a836538f)  ### Scenic Drives

Explore the Scenic Byways near our lodges!

 [Learn More  about Scenic Drives](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/recreation/scenic-drives)