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Charles Mill Lake Park and Campgrounds
Located near Mansfield, Charles Mill is a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. * Over 500 campsites (class A with and without electric) in two campground locations * Swimming beach * Patio cabins, camper cabins * Picnic shelter * Hiking trails *
, OH CampingAlum Creek Lake Riding Trails
The Alum Creek State Park offers a bridle trail of 50 miles. The majority of the trail is north of U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 and is recommended for experienced riders. Horse rental is not available. Parking for trailers;
, OH EquestrianAlum Creek Lake Fishing
The saw-toothed lake shoreline provides excellent fishing. With 3,387 acres of fishing water and 46
, OH FishingAlum Creek Lake Campgrounds
The campground, on the west side of the lake, was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and is operated by the State Park. There are 297 sites, all with electrical hook-up (50-amp)
, OH CampingAlum Creek Lake Boating
Alum Creek Lake offers unlimited horsepower and various water related activities such as; fishing, sailing, water skiing, pleasure boating and boater swim/camp areas. There are five boat launch ramps;
, OH BoatingWahkeena Nature Preserve
Wahkeena, named with an Indian word meaning most beautiful, is located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. This 150
Sugar Grove, OH Nature PreservesBuckeye Lake Fishing
Buckeye Lake has populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, and carp. Fish stocked annually in Buckeye Lake include fingerling saugeye and hybrid striped bass. Gizzard shad is the main forage species.
, OH FishingBuckeye Lake Fishing Forecast/Tips
Largemouth bass are taken throughout Buckeye Lake particularly around docks. Buckeye Lake is considered a good \"early\"
, OH Fishing ForecastWorld War II Memorial at Marion Cemetery
A tribute to Marion veterans, the ornate WW II monument at the Marion Cemetery was dedicated in 2001 and is currently one of the largest memorials to WWII Veterans of its kind outside Washington DC. The names of local men &
Marion, OH MemorialsBuckeye Telephone Museum
Alexander Graham Bell has been credited with the first operating telephone in 1876 when he ran wires between 2
Marion, OH Museums