|
| |
Smith's
Pleasant Valley
Amish Country & Mohican Country right at your
finger tips. Are you planning your fall & winter
getaways? Camping and Cabins are available YEAR ROUND! Spend a
relaxing weekend in one of our full service cabins
or "rough" it by bringing your tent or camper to our campground.
We have 50* 30* 20 amp underground electrical service on or off river!
Or plan a day trip and rent a canoe,
kayak, or tube. We have new trips for the 2002 season! Canoeing
is available until October 31st. |
 Whispering Hills RV Park
Located in the world's largest Amish community, Holmes County.
This one-of-a-kind place among quiet wooded hills and rich rolling
farmland is known around the world for its unique culture and traditional
values. Park features 300 spacious site, Rustic
and Deluxe Cabins, Olympic Size Pool, Ol Smokehaus Restaurant,
hiking, fishing lake, Grandpa's Farm, mini golf, special events, and more. Whispering Hills strives to provide a safe, clean, friendly
atmosphere where families and friends can come to play, relax and enjoy
nature at its best. |
|
Hickory
Lakes Campground offers a friendly family atmosphere with 180 sites,
both shaded and open. We surround four lakes; 3 fishing lakes and a sandy
bottom lake for swimming. Stay with us and enjoy our "Big Barn" recreation
hall for your group activities or reunion. Recreation room, showers, pedal
boats, basketball, store, Laundromat, playground and sports field are just
some of our amenities that we have to offer to you. We have planned
activities, live entertainment, square dancing, rental cabins and hayrides.
Let the Burkhead family know you saw them on Ohio Parks.Net Near Six Flags
Worlds of Adventure and Amish Country in Ashland County.. |
Mohican Canoe Livery &
Fun Center and "Mohican Campground &
Cabins" Mohican Adventures strives to provide
something for everyone. We have a wide range of cabins to
accommodate everyone's needs.
We offer primitive camping, as well as full hook up RV sites. We
operate 365 days a year; pool and shower house open only during
the summer months. Simply put we offer the best there is in
Mohican Adventures. Beautiful scenery and close proximity to
several of central Ohio's premier family vacation attractions
compliment an already near perfect vacation destination.
|
| |
|
Mohican State Park
3116 State Route 3
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
(419) 994-5125 Park Office
(419) 994-4290 Cottage reservations and camping information
Mohican Resort & Conference
Center
PO Box 429
Perrysville, OH 44864-9644
(419) 938-5411 Lodge Front Desk
(419) 938-7504 Lodge Front Desk Fax
(800) 282-7275 Lodge Reservations
Park Map
| We are Mohican
Country's oldest destination park with nature at its best.
Many of our activities are centered around our 60 acre spring-fed
lake or on our white, sandy beach. If you enjoy swimming,
fishing, camping, picnicking, or just true relaxation of sitting by
the water's edge, Long Lake Park is the place to be!!!
Long
Lake Park -
Long Lake Park activities
are centered around a 60 acre spring-fed lake with a white
sandy beach. If you enjoy swimming, fishing, camping,
picnicking, or just true relaxation of sitting by the water's edge,
Long Lake Park is the place to be. The park is built on 54 acres of
rolling, wooded hills and large open grassy fields. The lake is a 60
acre natural glacier lake, spring-fed and still pollution free.
|
Smith's
Pleasant Valley
Amish Country & Mohican Country right at your
finger tips. Are you planning your fall & winter
getaways? Camping and Cabins are available YEAR ROUND! Spend a
relaxing weekend in one of our full service cabins
or "rough" it by bringing your tent or camper to our campground.
We have 50* 30* 20 amp underground electrical service on or off river!
Or plan a day trip and rent a canoe,
kayak, or tube. We have new trips for the 2002 season! Canoeing
is available until October 31st. |
|
|
| Activity |
Facilities |
Quantity |
| Resource |
Land,
acres |
1294 |
 |
River,
miles |
5 |
|
|
Nearby
State Forest, acres |
5109 |
| Day-Use
Activities |
Fishing |
yes |
|
|
Hunting |
state
forest |
|
|
Hiking
Trail, miles |
13 |
|
|
Bridle
Trails, miles |
state
forest |
|
|
Backpack
Trails |
state
forest |
|
|
Picnicking |
yes |
|
|
Picnic
Shelters, # |
4 |
|
|
Nature
Center |
yes |
|
|
Summer
Nature Program |
yes |
| Winter
Recreation |
Snowmobiling |
state
forest |
| Resort
Facilities |
Family
Cottages, # |
25 |
|
|
Lodge
Rooms, # |
96 |
|
|
Restaurant |
yes |
|
|
Tennis |
yes |
|
|
Game
Room |
yes |
|
|
Indoor
Swimming Pool |
yes |
|
|
Outdoor
Swimming Pool |
yes |
| Camping |
Campsites,
# |
189 |
|
|
Full-Service
Campsites, # |
33 |
|
|
Campsites
with Elec., # |
120 |
|
|
Non-Electric
Campsites, # |
24 |
|
|
Walk-in
Campsites, # |
12 |
|
|
Campground
Pool |
yes |
|
|
Showers |
yes |
|
|
Flush
Toilets |
yes |
|
|
Dumpstation |
yes |
|
|
Camp
Commissary |
yes |
|
|
Group
Camp, capacity |
100 |
|
|
Rent
- A - Tepee, # |
3 |
Mohican State Park and adjacent state forest are
outstanding in their beauty and offer limitless opportunities for visitors
to explore one of Ohio's most unique natural regions. The striking Clearfork Gorge, hemlock forest and scenic Mohican River offer a
wilderness experience while the resort lodge and cottages provide
luxurious accommodations.
Nature of the Area
The scenic beauty and natural features of the Mohican
region can be attributed to events that occurred over 12,000 years ago
during the ice age in Ohio. The last glacier to enter Ohio, the
Wisconsinan, ended its advance in the Mohican region forming a glacial
boundary. Several moraines, linear ridges of soil and rock till deposited
along the ice edge, are evident in the area.
The erosional forces of glacial meltwaters hastened the carving of the
narrow gorge of the Clear Fork of the Mohican River. This gorge cuts into
the sandstone bedrock exposing huge outcroppings and creating steep cliff
walls. The gorge is more than one thousand feet wide at the top and over
three hundred feet deep. The striking Clearfork Gorge with its towering
hemlocks and virgin stands of white pine are of national significance. The
National Park Service has thus dedicated the area as a Registered National
Natural Landmark.
The Mohican State Memorial Forest surrounds the park and contains great
plant and animal diversity. Ridgetops contain stands of white, red and
black oaks, red maple and white pine. Beech, ash and tulip can be found in
the middle and lower slopes with hemlock and yellow birch. The bottomlands
contain sycamore, willow, buckeye, hawthorn and dogwood. The diversity of
ferns in this region is astounding with as many as fifteen different
species identified, including the rare walking fern.
Mohican is home to numerous mammals including raccoon, white-tail deer,
skunk, opossum and red fox. Reptiles such as the box turtle, black rat
snake and the poisonous copperhead are present in the area. Dusky
salamanders, American toads and the gray tree frog are samples of local
amphibians. The wild turkey has made a tremendous comeback in Ohio after
being totally extirpated at one time. Significant numbers of this
magnificent bird can be found in the surrounding forest.
Of particular interest is the abundance of nesting warblers in the Clear
Fork Gorge. More than fifteen species including Northern Parula, Hooded,
Cerulean and American Redstart nest here during spring and summer.
History of the Area
The Mohican State Park area was once the hunting
grounds of the Delaware Indians, whose more famous warriors included
Janacake, Bill Montour, Thomas Lyon (reportedly the ugliest man alive!)
and James Smith, who was the first white man to come to this area. Smith
was captured by the Indians and later adopted into their tribe. Several
Delaware villages were located in the Mohican vicinity. Settlement by
non-Indians began at the turn of the nineteenth century, but settlement
did not increase until the Indians were driven from the area during the
War of 1812. John Chapman, immortalized as Johnny Appleseed, frequented
the region during the 1800's, caring for his apple tree nurseries. His
name and the date, carved in the wall of Lyons Falls, were an attraction
for years. Unfortunately, the etchings have been obliterated with the
passage of time.
Prior to 1949, most of the area that comprises the present Mohican State
Park was part of the Mohican State Forest (also known as Mohican State
Forest Park). The forest lands were administered by the Ohio Division of
Forestry. In 1949, when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was
created, Mohican and several other state parks were developed from
existing state forests. The new park was named Clear Fork State Park.
Years later in 1966, the name was changed to Mohican State Park in order
to alleviate confusion between Mansfield's Clearfork Reservoir and the
state park. Even before this official move, visitors referred to the area
as Mohican.
Lodge
The lodge at Mohican offers luxurious seclusion and
comfortable resort accommodations. There are 96 air-conditioned rooms,
each with a private balcony and color television. The lodge is equipped
with private meeting and banquet rooms for groups up to 425, a dining
room, sauna, gift shop, lounge, and olympic-size indoor and outdoor pools.
Sponsors Ad:
Northeast Ohio / Lake Erie /Walleye Capital
of the World
Indian Creek Camping
Resort
Tents to BIG RIGS welcome - stay by the day, week, month or year.
Ultra modern restrooms and showers. Security gates, coin-op
laundries and heated pools. Adult and Family Heated Pools. Farones
Restaurant and Step Above Lounge Full Service Bar with
entertainment and more Geneva on the Lake, OHIO
Ratings and Affiliations: Woodall's 5W / 5W Trailer Life 9 / 10 / 10
Wheeler's ***** / Ohio Campground Owners - National ARVC Year Round
Dates of operation |
Cottages
Twenty-five family cottages are located along the river
in a wooded area. Each of the cottages will accommodate six people. The
cottages are heated for year-round use and contain cooking utensils,
towels, bed linens and blankets.
Camping
The family campground at Mohican offers 153 campsites
with electricity, fire rings and picnic tables. Full service hookups are
available at 33 campsites. The main campground is equipped with showers,
flush toilets, dump station and a camp commissary. A second campground
with 24 sites has pit latrines, tables and firerings. The group camp can
accommodate organized groups of up to 100 people.
Trails
Over twelve miles of trails take the visitor to the
more interesting areas of the park and forest. Lyons Falls trail follows
Clear Fork Gorge and features two waterfalls. The Hemlock trail leads to
the scenic wooden bridge, and Pleasant Hill trail follows the lake
shoreline and offers beautiful views of the lake. Other trails are
available in the adjacent state forest for horsepeople as well as hikers.
Picnicking
Picnic areas are located around the park and offer
tables, latrines and drinking water. Four shelterhouses may be reserved.
Contact the park office for details.
Fishing and Hunting
The Mohican River is noted for smallmouth bass fishing.
Largemouth bass, carp, crappie, catfish, perch and bluegill are also
abundant in the river and at nearby Pleasant Hill Reservoir. Hunting
opportunities are available in the adjacent state forest. A valid Ohio
fishing and/or hunting license is required.
Swimming
An olympic-size pool is located in the campground for
use by campers and cottage guests. Lodge guests may use the two pools
located at the lodge.
Boating
The Mohican River, which flows through the park, is one
of the finest canoeing rivers in Ohio.
Area Attractions
Malabar Farm State Park which is northwest of Mohican
was the home of Louis Bromfield -- noted author, farmer and
conservationist. Visitors can tour Bromfield's "Big House" or
take a wagon tour of the farm. Mohican State Memorial Forest, located
adjacent to the park, offers public hunting and trails for horseback
riding, snowmobiling and hiking. Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve which
is north off State Route 13, is a mixture of mature beach-maple forest and
swamp forest. There is a rich display of spring flowers in the woods.
Visitation during daylight hours only.
Downhill skiing is offered at Clear Fork and Snow Trails ski resorts and
water recreation is provided at Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill lakes.
There are several fine canoe rivers and liveries in the area. For more
information, contact Loudonville-Mohican Area Tourist Association, P.O.
Box 122, Loudonville, Ohio 44842 or call 1-800-722-7588.
Picnic tables and grill sites are located in scenic areas throughout the
park. A concession stand offers limited picnic supplies. Fires are
permitted only in the grills provided.
|
|
