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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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