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Things to Do At Salt Fork Lodge

There's Something for Everyone

Activities meet adventure at Salt Fork State Park! Guests can play close by in our on-site heated pool, shuffleboard and volleyball courts, hot tub, or playground. Don’t overlook Ohio’s largest inland beach, outdoor pool, fitness center, full-service restaurant and lounge, or gift shop. 

Rent a pontoon to explore and head off for an adventure to the Kennedy Stone house. Or venture beyond the lodge and explore the natural beauty of Ohio’s biggest state park: hiking, fishing, archery, Bigfoot, and more. Regardless of your pursuit, Salt Fork’s activities are sure to keep you busy throughout the year.

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Hiking

Hiking is one of our most popular activities, and with 14 hiking trails (including a portion of Ohio's famous Buckeye Trail), you'll find something new at every turn.

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Golf

The Salt Fork 18-hole championship course will challenge even the most experienced golfer. Book a tee time and a cabin or lodge room for the ultimate golf getaway.

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Marina

Cruise Salt Fork Lake and explore the largest state park via the waterways. Stop back at Sugartree Marina to fuel up or grab a bite to eat with dockside delivery

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Onsite Activities

Services, activities, and amenities available to our lodge and cabin guests at Salt Fork Lodge. Book your stay and explore Ohio’s Salt Fork State Park.

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Nearby Activities

Make Salt Fork the Hub of your next adventure. Beyond the park, the Cambridge and Guernsey County area is home to a variety of interesting attractions, unique shopping, and excellent dining.

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Gift Shop

The Salt Fork gift shop is fashioned after the Brady General Store that stood near the lodge site prior to the formation of the Salt Fork Reservoir and State Park.

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Five children sit around a stone fire pit roasting marshmallows over an open fire in a grassy park, with trees, benches, and buildings visible in the background on a cloudy day.
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