The trademark of Headlands Beach State Park is its mile-long natural sand beach, the largest in the state. In addition to its popularity during the summer season with picnickers and swimmers, the area is home to many plant species typically found only along the Atlantic Coast.

Hocking Hills provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. The 2,356-acre park has towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges to lure the hiker and naturalist and serve as a backdrop to popular facilities and accommodations.

Hueston Woods State Park, located in Butler and Preble counties, is nearly 3,000 acres of natural resources for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and unique to this region -- fossil hunting. The park surrounds 625-acre Acton Lake, with campsites, cabins, and a resort lodge to entice the overnight visitor.

591-acre Independence Dam State Park is situated along the banks of the beautiful Maumee River • The river is ideal for boating, fishing or a scenic canoe trip

5,800-acre Indian Lake offers a variety of water-related recreational opportunities • Boating, fishing, skiing and camping are highlights of this 800-acre multi-use park

Although relatively small, 106-acre Jackson Lake State Park boasts acres of some of the most scenic country in Ohio • The park's serene lake is a focal point for excellent fishing and provides the ideal setting for a peaceful retreat

Jefferson Lake State Park is one of Ohio's quiet, out of the way camping parks • Nestled in oak and hickory wooded hills, this 945-acre park offers privacy and peaceful scenery in all seasons

John Bryan is the most scenic state park in western Ohio • The 752-acre park contains a remarkable limestone gorge cut by the Little Miami River which is designated as a state and national scenic river • A portion of the gorge itself is designated as a national natural landmark

Several parks comprise the Lake Erie Island group • The islands were formed during the glacial period when massive ice sheets entered Ohio. Glaciers gouged and scoured the bedrock; their tremendous weight left deep depressions which filled with meltwater, forming the Great Lakes

The quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Kiser Lake State Park makes it a favorite Ohio getaway • The rolling wooded hills and diverse wetlands add to the beauty of this scenic lake known for its clean, clear waters

In the midst of some of Ohio's most rugged, scenic territory lies 292-acre Lake Alma State Park • A quiet 60-acre lake and a gentle creek meandering through a wooded valley provide a restful setting for park visitors

A natural paradise, 2,983-acre Lake Hope State Park lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run • It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges

One of the best fishing lakes in Ohio awaits sportsmen in Hocking County at Lake Logan State Park. The 400-acre lake sports northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and saugeye. Lake Logan is a 318-acre day-use park that provides scenic picnic areas and secluded walking paths to enjoy the wooded beauty of Ohio's hill country.

One of the original canal feeder lakes, 407-acre Lake Loramie State Park offers visitors a quiet retreat in rural Ohio. Swim from the sandy beach, hike along the old canal towpath, stay a night in a shaded campsite or boat the lazy waters of 1,655-acre Lake Loramie.

Lake Milton's 1,685-acre reservoir offers the best in water-related recreation • Boating, swimming and fishing are popular • The scenic shoreline provides a habitat for waterfowls and shorebirds for visitors to enjoy

Picturesque Lake White is nestled between the ridges of southern Ohio's rugged hills • Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing at this scenic 92-acre park

The Little Miami State and National Scenic River offers a trip into one of Ohio's most beautiful and historic areas. As the river twists and bends, visitors will discover many natural wonders such as steep rocky cliffs, towering sycamores and elegant great blue herons on the wing.

Lying within the vast Darby Plains of Ohio, Madison Lake is small and peaceful. The lake attracts anglers and offers excellent sailing, rowing and canoeing opportunities.

Malabar Farm in Pleasant Valley was the dream of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield. Today, visitors can see the house and farm existing just as they did in Bromfield's time. The outbuildings and pastures still house chickens, goats and beef cattle. The hills are ribboned with strips of corn, wheat, oats and hay while the scenic trails are adorned with nature's bounty.

Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes, has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of Marblehead Peninsula since 1822

Situated along the historic Maumee River, 591-acre Mary Jane Thurston State Park offers a variety of day-use and overnight activities • The Maumee is not only scenic, but also provides some of the best stream fishing in Ohio • Boaters have access to the river while history buffs may explore the remnants of the old canal

Maumee Bay State Park offers 1,336 acres of not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie.

Middle Bass Island State Park public facilities are limited at this time. Draft Master Plan - July 26, 2004

1,110-acre Mohican State Park and the adjacent 4,525-acre 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 Clear Fork Gorge, hemlock forest and scenic Mohican River offer a wilderness experience while the resort lodge and cottages provide luxurious accommodations

Water recreation, hiking, camping and picnicking attract visitors to Mosquito Lake, one of the largest lakes in Ohio • 2,483 acres of mature woodlands and vast marshes provide safe haven for wildlife and will delight nature enthusiasts