Activities Overview
On-Property and In-Park Activities
Roosevelt and Turkey Creek Lakes offer public beaches for swimming and boating for rowboats, canoes and boats with electric motors only. Rowboats and canoes are available for rental at Turkey Creek Lake. Boaters may spend a day on the Ohio River with access from the park's marina facility.
For those who prefer their exercise on dry land, the park offers a 50-mile backpack trail and nature center. The lodge offers tennis, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, game room, exercise room, playground, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and whirlpool.
Moreover, with the Ohio River providing a dramatic backdrop, our 18-hole championship golf course is as scenic as it is challenging!
Children's Activities
During the summer months, our recreation staff offers many activities for the younger set as well as activities for the whole family. Activities include hayrides, arts and crafts, tye dye of souvenir tee shirts, pool games, campfires with S'Mores, guided nature hikes and storytelling.
The Park
Our property is located within the 63,000-acre Shawnee Forest, the largest of Ohio's twenty state forests. Within the park and forest there are countless things to do including; boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, or picnicking. The park also offers nature programs throughout the summer months. For more information on park activities or programs, please contact the park at 740.858.6652 or visit the Shawnee State Park website.
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