Mohican State Park

Park Activities

Fire tower

Covered bridge

Attractions
There are several sights to see as you visit Mohican State Park. Many come from far away to view the Gorge Overlook and covered bridge, while others climb the fire tower, check out Pleasant Hill Dam, and visit the Memorial Shrine further in the state park just to name a few. For more information and to locate these attractions and more on your visit, click here to download a Mohican State Park map.

For more information on Pleasant Hill Lake Dam and what it has to offer, visit the Pleasant Hill Lake web page.

Canoeing
The Mohican River offers fantastic canoe adventures! There is no canoe livery in Mohican State Park. However, there are several private canoe liveries close to Mohican State Park where you can rent a canoe or kayak. For more information on the local canoe liveries contact the Loudonville-Mohican Convention & Visitors Bureau or phone 1-877-2-MOHICAN.

If you would rather use your own canoe or kayak, you can go to these links for information on nearby boating access and facilities: access for the Black Fork, Clear Fork and Lake Fork of the Mohican River, and, access for the Mohican River.

Remember, the watercraft must be legally registered and have the required safety equipment. For more information contact the Ohio Division of Watercraft.

Commissary
The commissary is the camp store located in the state park campground. Campers can purchase souvenirs and gifts, camping supplies, some grocery items, and ice cream and coffee at this location. Guests can also check into their cottage or camper cabin here. A game room is attached to the store, and guests may also sign out basketballs, volleyballs, and horseshoes for their personal use. To locate the commissary, download a copy of the campground map.

Commissary

Hiking
There are 13 miles of hiking trails in Mohican State Park, plus an additional 32 miles of hiking trails in the adjacent State Forest. The designated mountain bike and bridal trails are also available for the hiker to use. Click here for more information on hiking.

To download a trail map, click here.

Hunting and Fishing
There are several places to fish and hunt in the Mohican Memorial State Forest. For more detailed information, please visit the Mohican-Memorial State Forest web page or call 330-339-2205.

Mountain Biking
An 8.5 mile mountain bike trail that passes through Mohican State Park and the State Forest was opened to the public in 2005. The trail was created through a partnership between the Mohican/Malabar Bike Club and ODNR. Since then, work has continued to expand the mountain bike trail to a total of 24.5 miles. The trail is open both to mountain bike riders and hikers. Click here to learn more about mountain biking at the state park.

Nature Center

Naturalist Programs
From Memorial Day Weekend through the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Mohican State Park offers daily naturalist activities for its camping and cottage visitors as well as the general public. Activities include movies at the Amphitheater on weekends, nature hikes, family games, and grist mill tours. In addition, the Junior Naturalist program is offered for kids from ages 7 through 14.

The Nature Center and the Amphitheater are both located in the Class A Camping Area. Stop in at the Check-in Office for a schedule of activities and times.

Gorge Overlook Picnic Shelter

Picnic and Shelter Houses
Mohican State Park has five different picnic areas and three reservable picnic shelter houses situated throughout the scenic park and forest area. All the picnic areas include picnic tables and waist-high charcoal grills. See Map page for locations. Click here for more information on the shelter houses and reservations.

Swimming
The campground's heated, Olympic-size swimming pool is located just across the road from the commissary. The pool is open from Memorial day to Labor Day each season. Pool use is available to camping and cottage guests only, and visitors of our guests may also use the pool for a small visitor's fee.

HOURS OF OPERATION FROM MAY 23 TO MAY 31, 2008:

FRI. 5/23 3 - 7 SAT. 5/24 10 - 7 SUN. 5/25 10 - 7

MON. 5/26 10 - 4 TUE. 5/27 11 - 5 WED. 5/28 11 - 5

THU. 5/29 11 - 5 FRI. 5/30 10 - 8 THU. 5/31 10 - 8

Please note: Park and Pack camping and Horse camp is arranged through the Division of Forestry. For more information or to make reservations, visit the Mohican-Memorial State Forest web page or call 330-339-2205.

3116 State Route 3 • Loudonville, Ohio • 44842