Where to Go Camping
Produced by Tecumseh Lodge, Order of the Arrow
Simon Kenton Council Website: www.skcscouts.org Contents:
Lodge Chief Letter ...……………………………………………..……………………………………. 3
Simon Kenton Council Camps …………………………………..………………………………….. 4-6
Ohio Scout Council Camps ……………………………………….………………………………… 7-9
Boy Scout High Adventure Camps …………………………….……………………………….... 10-11
Ohio State Parks ………………………………………………….………………………………. 11-19
Metro Parks and Trails …………………………………………………………………………… 19-20
National Parks Link …………………………………………………………..…………………….... 20
Simon Kenton Council Camps and State Parks Map ………………………………………..……….. 21
Canoe Liveries ……………………………………………………………………………………. 22-23
Simon Kenton Council Canoe Rental …………………………………………………………….. 24-25
August 2016 From the Lodge Chief
Fellow Scouters,
The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America and is designed to recognize Scouts who best exemplify the points of the Scout Oath and Law in their everyday lives. To become a member of the OA Scouts must have earned the rank of first class, have completed 15 nights of camping including one long term camping experience, and have their scoutmaster’s approval. Once elected, the Scouts participate in an Ordeal in which they help to improve the council camps and develop the ideals of the Order of the Arrow and the BSA. After this Ordeal, they become members of Tecumseh Lodge 65, which is composed of Order of the Arrow members from all over Simon Kenton Council. Through these Ordeals, our Lodge provides thousands of man hours every year to the council camps. Because of this, the Order of the Arrow has traditionally maintained a sense of love and commitment to the camping program in Scouts.
As members of the Order of the Arrow, one of our duties is to promote camping among fellow Scouts. We are after all a society of honor campers. Because of this, it is our honor and privilege to provide fellow Scouters in Simon Kenton Council with this guide. We have designed it to provide essential information on camping throughout the council and all over the state. This publication details the various amenities of each camp including information on the facilities, costs, locations, and camping spaces, which can be found in the links provided, in addition to information for state and national parks in the area. It is our intention that this guide can be used when planning campouts and troop events. We hope you find this guide a useful resource for your troop.
This guide was put together by the youth of Tecumseh Lodge. We believe that camping is an essential part of the Scouting movement and we look forward to providing continuing support to our council camps in the future. Thank you for your support and continued dedication to the camping program.
Yours in Scouting,
David Prentice Lodge Chief
Tecumseh Lodge Website: www.tecumseh65.org Simon Kenton Council Camps
The Simon Kenton Council website has more information pertaining to training and summer programs available for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts: http://www.skcscouts.org/camping/
Camp Falling Rock
The natural rock formations at Falling Rock make it ideal for rappelling, you have to call to set up a rappelling event and it also has an amphitheater and pool available for use. The camp prides itself on its remote nature and covered bridge. Lake Pee-Wee is also available for water sports.
Contact Information: 12637 Houdeshell Road, Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740-745-5327 Fax: 740-745-5924 Dennis Gray, Ranger
Directions: Take either St. Rt. 16 east to Newark. Turn north on St. Rt. 79. Go approximately 11 miles on St. Rt. 79 until you reach Township Toad 210 (Rocky Fork Rd.) At the intersection of St. Rt. 79 and Township rd. 210 there is a white barn and sign for Camp Falling Rock. Turn left onto Township Rd. 210, follow this to Houdeshell Rd. Turn left and proceed on it to the entrance.
Chief Logan Scout Reservation
Chief Logan is another well-known Simon Kenton Council camp. It has a lake on site and is well equipped for events. It has several cabins including a dining hall and shower house. It also has a trading post and nature center for the Scouts to take advantage of. Programs include waterfront swimming and boating, rifle, shotgun and archery, nature ecology and conservation, handicrafts, C.O.P.E. initiative games, SPL programs, and canoeing.
Contact Information: 3600 Scout Camp Road, Ray, OH 45672 Phone: 740-702-2279 Fax: 740-702-2265
Directions: The camp is located approximately 5 miles off of U.S. Highway 35 between Chillicothe and Jackson, Ohio. If you are approaching from the west (via Chillicothe) exit left onto Elam Rd. After 1½ miles and turning onto Bronx Corners Rd., turn left onto Boy Scout Rd. If you are approaching from the east (via Jackson), exit right onto Bronx Corners Rd. After 1½ miles, turn right onto Boy Scout Rd. Once on Boy Scout Rd. travel 2½ miles, and the road ends at John W. Barbee Rd. Turn left onto John W. Barbee Rd. and proceed 1.2 miles to a hairpin turn. Stay to the right through the hairpin, and cautiously proceed another 1½ miles to the camp gateway. The parking lot is straight ahead past the Ranger’s residence.
Camp Lazarus
Camp Lazarus is in Delaware, Ohio. This camp has a wide variety of facilities including several camping grounds, several heated cabins, a pool with a shower house and several program buildings. This camp also has a large amphitheater that is great for troop campfire programs. Camp Lazarus has a small boating lake and fishing pond available for use. There is also an activity field available for larger campouts or general activities. Be aware that there is a ravine to one side of the camp and to avoid injury, young Scouts should be monitored if you are staying nearby.
Contact Information: 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015 Phone: 740-548-5502 Fax: 740-548-7220 Phil Smith, Ranger
Directions: To reach camp Lazarus, follow Rt. 23 north from Columbus towards Delaware. Travel nine miles north of I-270 on the left side of the highway, just north of the Delaware Area Career Center. Camp is two miles south of Delaware.
Camp Madison Lake
Madison Lake is located adjacent to Madison Lake State Park northeast of London, Ohio, in Madison County. Madison Lake is ideal for day use or small group camping. The small size of the property does not lend itself to multiple groups. The camp features a picnic shelter and a campfire area. Contact Information: For more information about facilities or scheduling contact the Simon Kenton Council Offices at 614-436-7200 or (800) 433-4051
Directions: From Columbus, take interstate 70 west to U. S. Highway 42. Take U.S. 42 south to London. In London, take State Rt. 665 east to Spring Valley Rd. Or take I-71 south of Columbus to St. 655, and go west to Spring Valley Rd. turn right onto Spring Valley Rd. to Cheseldine Rd. (CR 133A). Turn right onto CR 133A, and travel over the dam, past Madison Lake State Park entrance, and go to the T-intersection with CR 161. Turn left onto CR 161, and the camp entrance is on the left approximately 400 yards up the Rd.
Camp Otter Run
Otter Run is near Marysville, Ohio. This camp is specifically designed for primitive camping. It has great facilities for nature activities such as its nature trails and observation shelter. This camp also has a well for easy access to water and has fire pits ready for use across the camp. It has a pioneer tower and bridge available for use. There is also a natural gully so be careful with the Scouts that you are taking.
Contact Information: 7647 Country Road 144, East Liberty 43319 For more information about facilities or scheduling contact the Simon Kenton Council Offices at 614-436-7200 or (800) 433-4051.
Directions: Rake St. Rt. 33 west from Dublin towards Marysville. Continue on St. Rt. 33 until you come to the exit ramp for St. Rt. 347 in Logan County. At the curve bear left, go straight ahead to the stop sign. At the stop sign, turn left. St. Rt. 347 ends and becomes Logan County Rd. 144-A. Take this to the stop sign. Turn right onto County Rd. 144. Otter run entrance will be 1.4 miles on your right. There is a large yellow sign (reads “Stop Ahead”) just before the entrance into Otter Run.
Camp Oyo
Camp Oyo has cabins and lodges for use; it also has a dining hall, a shower house and a pool. Because it is so close to Shawnee State Forest you will have access to the facilities of this park as well. Camp Oyo also has a great High Adventure Program for your older Scouts (13 and older or have completed the 7th grade) to enjoy at summer camp. They offer expeditions at their summer camps such as canoeing, backpacking, and caving, GPS land navigation, waterskiing, white water rafting, snorkeling, swimming and shooting.
Contact Information: 168 Shawnee Road, West Portsmouth, OH 45663 Phone: 740-858-1801 Matt Taylor, Operations Director
Directions: Take St. Rt. 52 out of Portsmouth. Go seven miles to St. Rt. 125 for six miles to Camp Oyo. Turn right onto the Forest Rd. The parking is on the left side of the road and the camp gateway is on the right side.
Other Ohio Scout Council Camps:
Dan Beard Council 10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241 Phone: (513) 577-7700 Fax: (513) 577-7738 E-mail: [email protected] Council Web Site: http://www.danbeard.org/
Camp Craig 6113 Price Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 Phone: (513) 831-8311 Camp Friedlander 581 Ibold Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 Phone: (513) 831-8311 Camp Michaels 3486 Hathaway Rd., Union, KY 41091 Phone: (859) 384-3689 Cub World 6035 Price Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 Phone: (513) 831-8311
Greater Cleveland Council 2241 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: (216) 861-6060 Fax: (216) 861-3431 E-mail: [email protected] Council Web Site: http://www.gccbsa.org/
Beaumont Scout Reservation 2429 North State Route 45, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084 Phone: (440) 563-3319
Firelands Scout Reservation Camp Avery Hand / Camp Wyandot 13782 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman, OH 44889
Miami Valley Council 7285 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 Phone: (937) 278-4825 Fax: (937) 278-9002 E-mail: [email protected] Council Web Site: http://www.miamivalleybsa.org/
Cricket Holler Scout Camp 6675 Brantford Rd. Dayton, OH 45414 Phone: (937) 890-7999 Woodland Trails Scout Reservation 265 Gaspers-Somers Rd., Camden, OH 45311 Phone: (937) 452-3840
Muskingum Valley Council 734 Moorehead Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: (740) 453-0571 Fax: (740) 453-2015 E-mail: [email protected] Council Web Site: http://www.muskingumvalleycouncil.com/
Muskingum Valley Council Reservation 16905 County Rt. 271, Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: (740) 829-2526
Tecumseh Council 326 S. Thompson Ave., Springfield, OH 45506-1145 Phone: 937-325-6449 Fax: 937-325-6574 E-mail: [email protected] Council Website: www.tecumsehcouncilbsa.org
Camp Birch 4057 Swimming Pool Rd., Yellow Springs OH 45387-8787 Phone: 937-325-6449
Great Trail Council 1601 S. Main St., P. O. Box 68, Akron, OH 44309-0068 Phone: 330-773-0415 Fax: 330-773-4084 Email: [email protected] Council Website: http://www.gtcbsa.org/
Camp Manatoc 1075 Truxell Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264 Phone: (330) 657-2592
Black Swamp Area Council Findlay Service Center: 2100 Broad Ave., Findlay, OH 45840 Phone: 419-422-4356 or 1-800-686-4220 Findlay Fax: 419-422-4681 Council Website: http://www.bsac449-bsa.org/
Camp Lakota Lima Service Center 752 W. Robb Ave. Lima OH 45801 Phone: 1-800-686-4220
Buckeye Council 2301 13th St., NW in Canton, Ohio 44708-3157 Phone: 330-580-4272 or 800-589-9812 Fax: 330-580-4283 E-mail: [email protected] Council Website: http://www.buckeyecouncil.org/
Camp McKinley 37748 Furnace Rd. Lisbon OH 44432 Phone: 330-424-0256 Seven Ranges 7070 Meter Rd. NE, Kensington, OH 44427 Phone: 330-738-2085 Camp Rodman 11400 State St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601 Phone: Call the council.
Erie Shores Council PO Box 8728 Toledo, OH 43623 Phone: 419-241-7293, 800-241-7293 Fax: 419-241-6769 E-mail: [email protected] Council Website: https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/
Camp Frontier 07 371 County Rd. S, Pioneer OH, 43554 Phone: 419-459-4962 Camp Miakonda 5600 W Sylvania Ave. Toledo OH 43623 Phone: 419-882-1651
Boy Scout High Adventure Camps
This webpage has more detailed information on contacting these camps and their activities. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure.aspx
Sea Base
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base operates nine different adventures out of three different locations: two in the Florida Keys, and one in Marsh Harbor, Bahamas. They are Coral Reef Sailing, Sea Exploring Adventure, Scuba Adventure, Scuba Certification, and Live Aboard Scuba Adventure operate in the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 73.8 at Sea Base on Lower Matecumbe Key located 75 miles south of Miami. Out Island Adventure and Keys Adventure programs operate in the Florida Keys on Summerland Key at Mile Marker 23.8 at the Brinton Environmental Center located 125 miles south of Miami. Bahamas Adventure and Bahamas Tall Ship Adventures operate out of the Bahamas Sea Base in Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Bahamas, located about 100 miles east of Fort Lauderdale.
Contact: Main Telephone- (305) 664-4173, P.O. Box 1906, Islamorada, FL 33036 (305)664-4173
Northern Tier
Northern Tier High Adventure Program is the ONLY outfitter in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Canada charged by the Boy Scouts of America to deliver the Scouting program to Scouts and Leaders adventuring into North Americas Canoe Country. OKPIK provides a highly-trained staff to help you learn cold weather camping skills such as dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, clothing and sleeping systems, snow shelter building, animal tracking, cold weather cooking, and ice fishing. We offer weekend, long weekend and mid-week programs as well as a longer Holiday Stay between Christmas and New Year. We also offer training for leaders and older Scouts who are interested in developing their own cold weather programs for units, districts, or councils.
Contact: 14798 Moose Lake; P.O. Box 509; Ely, MN 55731; Email: [email protected]; (218) 365- 4811(telephone) Philmont
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's oldest national high-adventure base. It covers 137,000 acres - about 214 square miles - of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico. Thirty-four staffed camps and 55 trail camps are operated by the ranch. Philmont has high mountains dominating rough terrain with elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet. This high adventure camp offers a variety of activities such as backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs.
Contact: 17 Deer Run Road, Cimarronn, NM 87714; (575) 367-2281
Summit
The Summit Experience program is the only program that lets you try all The Summit’s high adventure activities–BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, zip lines, canopy tours, challenge courses, climbing, shooting sports and more–in one setting. This is a seven-day/six-night program running Sunday to Saturday. It consists of half-day introductory level experiences at each of the nine Summit high adventure venues. In addition, each group will perform a half-day service project and have the chance to ride The Big Zip – our 3⁄4 mile zip line. In addition, each night (Monday-Friday), we will open the Scott Summit Center for activities, fun and socializing. The Scott Summit Center incorporates small versions of our adventure sports venues.
Contact: 2550 Jack Furst Drive, Glen Jean, WV 25846; (304) 465-2800 Fax: (304) 465-2819 email the Summit at [email protected]
Ohio State Parks
Almost every state park is equipped with facilities ready for camping, backpacking, hiking, equestrian activities and biking or roller skating. Many camps also have attractions such as disc golf, swimming, fishing and picnic areas and facilities. More information on events, camping and other outdoor activities can be found at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?alias=www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks
For All State Parks: 866-644-6727 for camping and getaway rental reservations
Adams Lake 740-858-6652 14633 State Rt. 41, West Union, Ohio 45693
Alum Creek 740-548-4631 3305 S Old State Rd., Delaware, OH 43015-9673
A.W. Marion 866-644-6727 7317 Warner Huffer Rd., Circleville, OH
Barkcamp 740-484-4064 65330 Barkcamp Park Rd., Belmont, OH 43718-9733
Beaver Creek 330-385-3091 12021 Echo Dell Rd., East Liverpool, OH 43920-9719
Blue Rock Contact Dillon State Park – 740-674-4794 7924 Cutler Lake Rd., Blue Rock, OH 43720-9728
Buck Creek 937-322-5284 1901 Buck Creek Ln., Springfield, OH 45502-8801
Buckeye Lake 740-467-2690 2905 Liebs Island Road Millersport, OH 43046
Burr Oak 740-767-3570 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH 45732-8909 C Caesar Creek 513-897-3055 8570 E State Rt. 73, Waynesville, OH 45068-9719
Catawba Island 419-734-4424 4049 E Moores Dock Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452-9708
Cowan Lake 937-383-3751 1750 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177-8615 D
Deer Creek 740-869-3124 20635 State Park Rd. 20, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143-9501
Delaware 740-363-4561 5202 US Route 23 N., Delaware, OH 43015-9714
Dillon 740-453-4377 5265 Dillon Hills Dr., Nashport, OH 43830-9568 E
East Fork 513-734-4323 3294 Elklick Rd., Bethel, OH 45106-9327
East Harbor 419-734-4424 1169 N Buck Rd, Lakeside, OH 43440-9610 F
Findley 440-647-5749 25381 State Route 58, Wellington, OH 44090-9208
Forked Run 740-378-6206 63300 State Route 124, Reedsviille, OH 45772
Geneva 440-466-8400 4499 Padanarum Rd, Geneva, OH 44041
Grand Lake St. Marys 419-394-3611 834 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885-0308
Great Seal 740-887-4818 4908 Marietta Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Guilford Lake 330-222-1712 6835 E Lake Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432-9444 H
Harrison Lake 419-237-2593 26246 Harrison Lake Rd., Fayette, OH 43521-9751
Headlands Beach 440-466-8400 9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
Hocking Hills 740-385-6842 19852 State Rt. 664, S Logan, OH 43138-9537
Hueston Woods 513-523-6347 6301 Park Office Rd., College Corner, OH 45003-9625 I
Independence Dam 419-832-7662 27722 State Rt. 424, Defiance, OH 43512-9085
Indian Lake 937-843-2717 12774 State Rt. 235 N, Lakeview, OH 43331-9394 J
Jackson Lake 740-682-6197 35 Tommy Been Rd., Oak Hill, OH 45656
Jefferson Lake 740-765-4459 501 TWSP RD 261A, Richmond, Ohio 43944-9710
John Bryan 937-767-1274 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Kelleys Island 419-746-2546 920 Division Street, Kelleys Island, OH 43438
Kiser Lake 937-362-3565 4889 N State Rt. 235, Conover, OH 45317-9601 L
Lake Alma 740-384-4474 (seasonally) 422 Lake Alma Rd., Wellston, OH 45692
Lake Hope 740-596-4938 27331 State Rt. 278, McArthur, OH 45651-8220
Lake Logan 740-385-6842 30443 Lake Logan Rd., Logan, Ohio 43138
Lake Loramie 937-295-2011 4401 Ft Loramie Swanders Rd., Minster, OH 45865-9311
Lake Milton 330-654-4989 16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton, OH 44429-9998
Lake White 740-493-2212 (Pike Lake park office) 2767 State Rt. 551, Waverly, OH 45690
Little Miami 513-897-3055 8570 East State Rt. 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719
Madison Lake 740-869-3124 4860 E Park Dr., London, Ohio 43140
Malabar Farm 419-892-2784 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, OH 44843-9745
Marblehead Lighthouse 419-734-4424 110 Lighthouse Dr., Marblehead, OH 43440
Mary Jane Thurston 419-832-7662 1466 State Rt. 65, McClure, OH 43534-9711
Maumee Bay 419-836-7758 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon, OH 43618-9713
Middle Bass Island 419-285-0311 (seasonally) 1719 Fox Rd., Middle Bass Island, OH 43446
Mohican 419-994-5125 3116 State Rt. 3, Loudonville, OH 44842-9526
Mosquito Lake 330-637-2856 1439 State Rt. 305, Cortland, OH 44410-9303
Mt. Gilead 419-946-1961 (seasonally) 4119 State Rt. 95, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
Muskingum River 740-453-4377, 866-644-6727 for camping reservations Lock #7, 543 E Riverside Dr., McConnelsville, OH 43756
Nelson Kennedy Ledges Contact Punderson State Park: 440-564-2279 State Rt. 282, Nelson Township, OH
North Bass Island 419-734-4424 East Harbor Park Office 4049 E. Moores Dock Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452
Oak Point 419-734-4424 East Harbor Park Office Bayview Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Paint Creek 937-981-7061 280 Taylor Rd., Bainbridge, OH 45612
Pike Lake 740-493-2212 1847 Pike Lake Rd., Bainbridge, OH 45612-9640
Portage Lakes 330-644-2220 5031 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319-3999
Punderson 440-564-2279 11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065-0338
Pymatuning 440-293-6030 7514 Pymatuning Lake Rd., Andover, OH 44003
Quail Hollow 330-877-6652 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, OH 44632-0823
Rocky Fork 937-393-4284 9800 N Shore Dr., Hillsboro, OH 45133-9205 S
Salt Fork 740-439-3521 14755 Cadiz Rd Lore City, OH 43755
Scioto Trail 740-887-4818 Tar Hollow Park Office 144 Lake Rd Chillicothe, OH 45601-9478
Shawnee 740-858-6652 4404 State Rt. 125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663-9003
South Bass Island 419-285-2112 (seasonally) 1523 Catawba Ave., Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
Stonelick 513-734-4323 East Fork Park Office 2895 Lake Dr., Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162
Strouds Run 740-594-2628 11661 State Park Rd., Athens, OH 45701
Sycamore 513-523-6347 4675 N. Diamond Mill Rd., Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Tar Hollow 740-887-4818 16396 Tar Hollow Rd., Laurelville, OH 43135-9210
Tinker's Creek 330-867-5511 for Administration office or 330-475-0029 for Rangers 10303 Aurora Hudson Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241
Van Buren 866-644-6727 for camping reservations 12259 Township Rd. 218, Van Buren, OH
Wingfoot Lake 330-628-4720 993 Goodyear Park Blvd., Suffield, OH 44260
West Branch 330-296-3239 5708 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266-9659
Wolf Run 740-732-5035 16170 Wolf Run Rd., Caldwell, OH 43724-9503
Metro Parks and Trails
This website http://www.metroparks.net/ will show a list of parks with great outdoor programs in the Columbus area.
Battelle Darby Creek Blacklick Woods Galloway, OH Reynoldsburg, OH
Blacklick Woods Golf Course Blendon Woods Reynoldsburg, OH Westerville, OH
Chestnut Ridge Clear Creek Carroll, OH Rockbridge, OH
Glacier Ridge Greenway Trails Plain City, OH Multiple Trails around Columbus
Heritage Trail Park Highbanks Hilliard, OH Lewis Center, OH
Homestead Inniswood Metro Gardens Hilliard, OH Westerville, OH
Pickerington Ponds Prairie Oaks Canal Winchester, OH West Jefferson, OH
Rocky Fork Scioto Audubon Westerville, OH Columbus, OH
Scioto Grove Sharon Woods Grove City, OH Westerville, OH
Slate Run Slate Run Linving Historical Farm Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester, OH
Three Creeks Walnut Woods Groveport, OH Groveport, OH
National Parks
You can see information about our National Parks by clicking on this link: https://www.nps.gov/ Map Showing Our Council Camps and Our State Parks
Simon Kenton Council Canoe Rental
Canoe rentals are available through the Simon Kenton Council Camping Department. You may check availability and request a rental form by calling 614-436-7200. The qualifications among leaders must include BSA Safety Afloat, Simon Kenton Council Canoe Clinic, BSA Lifeguard or their equivalent. You must submit a Tour Permit Application and Float Plan with the request form.
Canoe rentals include 2 PFD’s and 2 paddles per canoe. All trailers are equipped with a spare tire, jack, lug wrench, 4-pin flat male trailer brake light connector, and a 2” ball hitch. Canoeing equipment may be picked up at Camp Lazarus. During the summer camping season, only a limited amount of canoeing equipment is available for rental.
Rental Rates: The standard weekend rental begins at noon on Friday and runs through 6pm on Sunday. There is an additional charge for each additional 24 hours or part thereof. (Example: 9 days including two weekends equal one weekend rate plus seven additional 24-hour days.) There is also a weekday- only out-and-back rate for trips that start and end on the same day.
Canoes: $5 per canoe per weekend $2 per additional 24-hours $3 out-and-back in same weekday
Trailers: $20 per trailer per weekend $5 per additional 24-hours $10 out-and-back in same weekday
Other: Dirty canoes - $5 each, lost or damaged canoes – market price, lost or damaged paddles - $15 each, lost or damaged PFD’s - $30 each, lost or damaged lights or connectors - $20, and lost or damaged bungee cords - $2 each.
Public Canoe Liveries
Camp Hi Canoe Livery 12274 Abbott Rd, Hiram, OH 44234-9734, 330-569-7621
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery 219 Cherry W St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614, 330-854-4008
Cincinnati Kayaks Downtown Call to make arrangements: Cincinnati, OH 45217, 513-421-3671
Grand River Canoe Livery 3825 Fobes Rd. Rock Creek, OH 44084 1-800-Me-Canoe
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH 43138-9421, 740-385-0523
Loveland Canoe Rental 174 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140, 513-683-4611
Mohican Reservation Campgrounds & Canoeing 23270 Wally Rd, Loudonville, OH 44842, 1-800-766-Camp
River Run Campground and Canoe Livery 3069 State Route 3, Loudonville, OH 44842- 9526, 1-800-682-2663 or 419-994-5204
Morgan's Canoe Livery 5701 State Route 350, Morrow, OH 45152, 513-932-7658 or 1-800-WE-CANOE
NTR Canoe Livery 11958 State Route 212 NE, PO Box 203, Bolivar, OH 44612-0203, 330-874-2002
Raccoon Run Canoe Rental 1153 State Rd., Geneva, OH 44041, 440-466-7414
River Run Canoe Livery 3069 State Route 3CR 3175, Loudonville, OH 44842, 419-994-1116 Livery 3042 CR 3175, Loudonville, OH 44842, 419-994-5204 Livery
Scenic River Canoe & Kayak 4595 Roundbottom Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244, 513-576-9000
Smith's Pleasant Valley Canoe-Camp-Cabins 16325 County Highway 23, Loudonville, OH 44842, 419-994-4024
The Lakehouse Inn 5653 Lake Rd, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041, 440-466-8668
Toodik on the Lake Fork Canoe Livery 7700 Township Road 462, Loudonville, OH 44842, 419-994-5484
Other Area Camps
Olantangy Indian Caverns - single night options only - www.olentangyindiancaverns.com (home road and 315 areas)
Check your local churches for facilities that they may use.
Indian Village – www.recparks.columbus.gov/outdoors/IndianVillage/index.asp