Events
Experience our Park and Communities!
Does your family like to stay busy with fun activities during vacation? We want to help you to have experiences while you're here; making memories, soaking in the beautiful sites, absorbing the local culture.
Lodge Events
Check out our upcoming events and join us for a fun-filled stay at Salt Fork Lodge!
Santa's North Pole Outpost
December 6, December 13, December 20
11 am - 2 pm
Decorate cookies, sip on hot chocolate by a wood burning fireplace, craft a special gift and more! This event is free for our registered lodge and cabin guests and $10 / participant for non-guests.
Naturalist Programs & State Park Events
Naturalist Programs
Join our park naturalist for guided hikes, meet and watch live animals, try out a kayak or canoe, and much more!
Current ScheduleNaturalist: John Hickenbottom
email: john.hickenbottom@dnr.ohio.gov // phone: 740-630-6105
All Lodge & Park programs and Nature Center hours are subject to change. Programs and events are weather dependent unless otherwise noted. Notify the Lodge or Naturalist (depending on activity) if special accommodations are needed for your participation. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, no exceptions.
Eco-Discovery Center
The Salt Fork Eco-Discovery Center invites you to explore the outdoors in a whole new way. With fun, hands-on exhibits, live animals, and interactive displays, the center makes it easy for visitors of all ages to connect with nature and learn simple ways to care for our planet.
Local Area Event Calendars
Stay up-to-date with the latest events and never miss out on the fun. Check out the local area event calendar and start planning your next adventure!