A lush green forest with a small waterfall flowing into a rocky stream, surrounded by dense foliage and tall trees under natural daylight.

Hiking at Salt For State Park

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. View the hiking trails map at Salt Fork.

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Boost Your Hike With Self-Guided Adventures

A person walks through a field of yellow wildflowers toward a stone house near a lake, surrounded by lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A historic two-story stone house with blue-trimmed windows sits surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, under a partly cloudy sky. Stone steps and a path lead to the front door.
A group of people, including adults and children, walk along a grassy path toward a forested area with a sign that reads "Shadyside Trail to Lodge." The scene is outdoors on a cloudy day.
View from inside a rocky cave looking out onto a lush, green forest with dense foliage, tree trunks, and a dry, rocky streambed under a blue sky.
View from inside a rocky cave, looking out toward a lush, sunlit forest. Green leaves and undergrowth cover the landscape outside, while the cave walls are shaded and lined with textured stone.
A dog stands on a fallen log surrounded by lush green plants and mossy rocks in a forested area, with sunlight filtering through trees and rocky cliffs in the background.
A wooden footbridge crosses a small muddy stream in a lush, green forest. The path continues into the dense trees, and everything appears damp from recent rain.
A small waterfall cascades from a rocky ledge into a shallow, muddy pool surrounded by lush green plants and mossy rocks, with a large fallen log in the foreground.

Find Your Favorite New Trail

Access state trail maps and important information regarding state parks, wildlife areas, forests, and nature preserves when you join the OuterSpatial Ohio Community. You can download the app today to explore Ohio Trails+.

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Stay Where You Play

Be close to all that Salt Fork State Park has to offer when you stay in one of our lodge rooms or cabins. Explore our lodging options and book directly with us to save on your stay.

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Cabins

Cabins at Salt Fork are ideal for any stay and available in various sizes and rates. Enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay with us.

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Rooms

Salt Fork Lodge rooms are full of rustic charm including king, double, bunk, and hospitality rooms. Book your stay today.

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