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Alum Creek Reservoir
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| Address: |
3615 S. Old State Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
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(740) 548-4631
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No entrance fee
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Alum Creek Reservoir contains 3,387 acres of water. The broad expanse of the lake south of Cheshire Road is a boater's paradise with unlimited horsepower and plenty of room for skiers. The northern portion offers a quieter scene with tree-lined shores, shale cliffs and sheltered inlets for canoeists.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/alum.htm
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Buck Creek State Park
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| Address: |
1901 Buck Creek Lane
Springfield, Ohio 45502
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(937) 322-5284
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No entrance fee.
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From Columbus, Ohio:
I-70 West to Exit #62 to Route 40 West, 3 miles to first traffic light, right on North Bird Road to Buck Creek Lane.
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Boating with unlimited horsepower is permitted on the 2,120-acre lake. A four-lane launch ramp provides access to the lake. A marina provides fuel, boat rental, snack bar, bait shop and seasonal dock rental.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/buckck.htm
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Buckeye Lake
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| Address: |
Box 488
Millersport, Ohio 43046
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(740) 467-2690
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No entrance fee
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The 3,300-acre Buckeye Lake is designated as an unlimited horsepower lake, but pontoons, sailboats, canoes and rowboats are also common. Access to the lake is available at several public launch ramps.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/buckeye.htm
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Cleveland Lakefront
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| Address: |
8701 Lakeshore Blvd., NE
Cleveland, Ohio 44108
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(216) 881-8141
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No entrance fee
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Lower Edgewater Park features a swimming beach with two picnic shelters, restrooms and a concession facility. The ten boat ramps are heavily used as there are few other access points on the west side of the city. Gordon Park features six launch ramps with a large parking area for vehicles and trailers. Wildwood offers a six-ramp boat launch and picnic areas.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/clevelkf.htm
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Caesar Creek
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| Address: |
8570 East S.R. 73
Waynesville, Ohio 45068
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| Phone: |
(513) 897-3055
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No entrance fee
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From Cincinnati, Ohio:
I-71 North to State Route 73. Turn Left on State Route 73, park entrance is approximately 6 miles on the right.
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Water recreation on the 2,830-acre lake is the park's largest attraction. Unlimited horsepower designation allows for an exciting day of boating and water skiing. Five launch ramps are situated around the lake for easy access.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/caesarck.htm
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Deer Creek
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| Address: |
20635 Waterloo Road
Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143
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| Phone: |
(740) 869-3124
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Unlimited horsepower boating is permitted on the 1,277-acre Deer Creek reservoir. Two launch ramps provide access to the lake. A fully equipped marina offers fuel, boat rental and seasonal dock rentals.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/deercrk.htm
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Delaware Reservoir
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| Address: |
5202 U.S. 23 North
Delaware, Ohio 43015
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| Phone: |
(740) 369-2761
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Boating with unlimited horsepower is permitted. Boat-launching ramps are conveniently located around the lake. Boat and dock rentals are offered seasonally. A fully equipped marina offers fuel, fishing and boating supplies.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/delaware.htm
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Dillon State Park
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| Address: |
5265 Dillon Hills Drive
Nashport, Ohio 43803
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| Phone: |
(740) 453-4377
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Boating with unlimited horsepower is permitted at Dillon. Four boat ramps are provided for access to the lake. A boat concession offers boat/motor rental, fuel, fishing and boating supplies, and snacks. Seventy docks are available for rent on a seasonal basis.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/dillon.htm
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East Fork State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 119
Bethel, Ohio 45106
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| Phone: |
(513) 734-4323
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No entrance fee
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Those who enjoy water sports will find Harsha Lake very accommodating. There are 2,160 acres of water and unlimited horsepower boating with access available at five launch ramps.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/eastfork.htm
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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| Address: |
834 Edgewater Drive
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
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(419) 394-3611
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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From Cleveland, Ohio: Take I-71 South to S.R. 30, S.R. 30 to I-75 South, I-75 South to S.R. 33 (Exit 110) West, West on S.R. 33 to St. Marys (33 becomes 29 at St. Marys), Stay on four-lane road to S.R. 364, Exit on 364 and follow signs
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Boats with unlimited horsepower are permitted on the lake. Five state operated launch ramps provide access to the lake. Several private launch ramps also exist along the shallow shoreline. Fuel, boat rentals and seasonal dock rentals are available.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/grndlake.htm
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Lake White State Park
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| Address: |
2767 State Route 551
Waverly, Ohio 45690
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(740) 947-4059
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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The 350-acre Lake White offers unlimited horsepower boating. A launch ramp provides access to the lake.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/lkwhitew.htm
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Independence Dam
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| Address: |
27722 State Route 424
Defiance, Ohio 43512
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(419) 784-2363
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Unlimited horsepower boating is permitted on the river. A marina and four-lane launch ramp are provided. Four miles of the river accommodates skiers. The river is excellent for canoeing.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/indpndam
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Indian Lake
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| Address: |
12774 State Route 235 N
Lakeview, Ohio 43331
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| Phone: |
(937) 843-2717
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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| Directions: |
From Cleveland, Ohio:
Take I-71 South to State Route 36, Exit West towards Delaware.
Take State Route 36 to U.S. 33.
Take U.S. 33 to the park.
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The 5,800-acre lake offers unlimited horsepower boating and features four boat ramps and boat docks for rental. Skiing is popular in the open zone area. Indian Lake is the only inland lake in Ohio with lighted buoys for night navigation.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/indianlk.htm
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Mosquito Lake
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| Address: |
1439 State Route 305
Cortland, Ohio 44410
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| Phone: |
(330) 637-2856
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Unlimited horsepower boating is permitted on the 7,850-acre lake. Four launch ramps provide access to the lake. Fuel, boat rentals and seasonal dock rentals are available.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/mosquito.htm
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Muskingum River Parkway
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| Address: |
PO Box 2806
Zanesville, Ohio 43702
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(740) 452-3820
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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It is suggested that prior to departing for a boat trip on the Muskingum River, boaters contact the park office to check on river and lock conditions. Boats with unlimited horsepower motors, house boats, pontoon boats, canoes and rowboats travel the river. Public launch ramps are provided at Locks 4, 5, 6 and 11. Private ramps are located near Locks 2, 7 and 10.
The Muskingum River is navigable from Dresden to Marietta. However, the river channel from Dresden to Ellis is unmarked and difficult to follow. Information on navigation charts can be obtained at the parkway office.
Some of the tributaries which empty into the Muskingum River are also navigable for short distances and provide excellent fishing. The Licking River which joins the Muskingum River in Zanesville, is navigable only by canoe or rowboat.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/muskngmr.htm
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Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park
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| Address: |
1169 N. Buck Road
Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio 43440
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(419) 734-4424
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Lake Erie offers unlimited horsepower boating opportunities. The park's marina provides seasonal and day-use dock rentals, fuel, launch ramp, supplies and restaurant. Boats and campers can be stored year-round at the marina in a fenced enclosure.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/eharbor.htm
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Lake Milton
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| Address: |
16801 Mahoning Avenue
Lake Milton, Ohio 44429
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(330) 654-4989
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Boating is popular at the lake which is designated for unlimited horsepower. Boaters have access to a section of the Mahoning River at the south end of the lake. Two launch ramps and seasonal dock rentals are available.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/lkmilton.htm
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West Branch
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| Address: |
5708 Esworthy Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
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(330) 296-3239
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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The lake's 2,650 acres stretch over seven miles and offer many forks and coves with miles of shoreline. The lake is designated for unlimited horsepower. Boat rentals, gasoline and supplies are available at the marina. Four launch ramps provide access to the lake. Dock rentals are on a seasonal basis. A no-wake zone extends 300 feet from all shorelines. The entire area west of Rock Spring Road causeway is also a no-wake zone.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/westbrnc.htm
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Rocky Fork State Park
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| Address: |
9800 North Shore Drive
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
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(937) 393-4284
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Motors of unlimited horsepower are permitted at Rocky Fork. Sixteen boat launching ramps are located around the lake. Rental docks are available for frequent summer visitors. A designated area is available for boat camping. Three marinas are located around the lake. One marina provides fuel; all three have launch ramps, docking space and parking. The East Shore Marina includes a modern restaurant while a snack bar is provided at North Beach.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/rockyfrk.htm
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Salt Fork State Park
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| Address: |
14755 Cadiz Road
Lore City, Ohio 43755
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(740) 439-3521
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No entrance fee
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Boats with unlimited horsepower are permitted on the lake. Combined speed/ski zones are marked by buoys. There are numerous boat launching ramps on the lake. Boaters may camp on their boats in no-wake zones within fifty yards of shore. Swimming from boats is permitted in designated areas only. The two marinas include 469 rental docks, comfort stations, gasoline fuel stations, parking facilities, concession areas and a variety of rental boats.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/saltfork.htm
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Paint Creek State Park
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| Address: |
14265 U.S. Route 50
Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
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| Phone: |
(937) 365-1401
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Unlimited horsepower boating is permitted on Paint Creek. Three launch ramps provide access to the lake. Boat rentals, fuel and seasonal dock rentals are offered. For overnight use, the fully equipped, air-conditioned houseboat sleeps six.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/paintcrk.htm
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Portage Lakes
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| Address: |
5031 Manchester Road
Akron, Ohio 44319
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(330) 644-2220
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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Boats with up to 400 horsepower are permitted on the Portage Lakes. Eight launch ramps provide access to the lakes. Private marinas in the area offer boat rentals and fuel.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/portage.htm
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Mary Jane Thurston
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| Address: |
1-466 State Route 65
McClure, Ohio 43534
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| Phone: |
(419) 832-7662
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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There are twenty miles of open water for boating on the Maumee River. Two launch ramps and a marina are situated in the park. Information on dock rental can be obtained at the park office.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/mjthrstn.htm
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Maumee Bay
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| Address: |
1400 State Park Road
Oregon, Ohio 43618
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| Phone: |
(419) 836-7758
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| Fees: |
No entrance fee
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| Directions: |
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Lake Erie offers unlimited opportunities for boaters. WaveRunners can be rented on the Lake Erie beach.
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Web:
www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/parks/directory/maumebay.htm
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inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation
for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a
criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide
and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the
riding area for current information. |
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