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Shawnee State Park

4404 State Route 125, Portsmouth, OH 45663
740 858-6652
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Shawnee State Park is the location of several triathlon events in May. We camped there because our son wanted to participate in the Little Smokies half marathon. We have camped extensively throughout Ohio's State Parks, and this one was typical of the brand. There was a gatehouse/gift shop where campers register or confirm reservations made online. We had to change... More

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Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Nice place to visit. Their Christmas deorations are lovely. I have been here in summer and winter and both times found it a retreat worth visiting.

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Portsmouth, OH
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Shawnee has such breathtaking views, especially from the back porch of the lodge as you lounge casually in the big rockers looking out at the beautiful countryside.

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Portsmouth, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Great staff, beautiful view, Jenny Richards the Naturalist is knowledgeable and wonderful with children..only 8 minutes away from restuarants, banks & supermarkets...

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Huntington, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Many different areas to the park, all well kept. Swimming fishing hiking and much more. Definately should stop by shawnee lodge

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Portsmouth, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The lodge and cabins will be getting a facelift so please enjoy the hiking trails while there.

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Waverly, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

this is where we have our family reunions every year at iy has some new improvements and the kids love it the group camp hods up to 60 people and is very shaded and secluded for the most part. also a very pet friendly place but dogs have to saty on leashes.. creek runs right behind the camp and the... More

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Ohio
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Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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If you are looking for steep rocky slopes to practice on before you hit the Smokies? This is your place. Trails are long, well blazed, steep, and challenging. Take plenty of your own water. Maps available at backpacker registration by the road that goes to the lodge. The Day Loop Trail is a nice hike for starters. Highly recommend for... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Just minutes from the Ohio River, nestled in beautiful southern Ohio hills, the lodge has lots to offer: indoor pool, game room, quiet spaces for relaxing, affordable restaurant and one nice hiking trail off the parking lot. Lots of picnic areas around the lakes and campground looked beautiful...we'll be back to camp in the spring.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
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beautiful park i went hunting fishing and hiking and i would reccomend anybody to stay here

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