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State Parks: Pike Lake

1847 Pike Lake Road
Bainbridge, Ohio 45612-9640
(740) 493-2212
1-866-644-6727 for reservations
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Location & description:

Located in the scenic wooded hills of southern Ohio, Pike Lake State Park.

Camping:

  • 80 sites with electricity
  • Latrines, dump station, tables, fire rings and camp commissary are provided
  • Campers with pets are permitted on designated sites
  • A group camp that can accommodate sixty people is available by reservation

Cottages:

  • 12 family cottages and 12 standard cottages
  • Family cottages are heated and air-conditioned for year-round use, have two bedrooms, bath with shower, living room with hide-a-bed and gas log fireplace, kitchen/dining area and screened porch
  • Standard cottages are air-conditioned and available during the summer months only
  • Each standard cottage sleeps up to four people and has a kitchen/dining area, bath and living/sleeping area
  • Dishes, kitchen utensils and linens are furnished in both types of cottages
  • A group lodge offers kitchen facilities, two baths, and sleeping accommodations for 16 people

Boating:

  • Non-powered watercraft and boats with electric motors only (up to 4-1/2 horsepower) are permitted Rowboats, Canoes and pedal boats are available for rent

Fishing & hunting:

  • Fish species include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bullheads, bluegill and crappie
  • Hunting is permitted in the adjacent state forest
  • Valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license required

Picnic areas:

  • Several picnic areas are located around the park
  • Grills and tables provided
  • A reservable picnic shelter accommodates 50

Trails:

  • Six miles of hiking trails
  • The adjacent state forest has several miles of bridle trails
  • Horses are not provided by the park or forest
Swimming:
  • 155 foot sand beach
  • Changing areas, showers and a beach concession are available

Area attractions:

  • The nearby town of Bainbridge is the starting point for the Paint Valley Skyline Drives
  • Kincaid Fish Hatchery
  • Lake White State Park
  • Paint Creek State Park

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