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Mohican-Memorial State Forest
3060 County Road 939
Perrysville, Ohio 44864-9791
419-938-6222

Mohican-Memorial State Forest is located in southern Ashland County, midway between Columbus and Cleveland. It is easily reached from I-71 and State Routes 97 and 3. The natural attributes of the area combined with state and nearby commercial facilities have made this region one of the more popular year-round attractions of the state.

Mohican-Memorial State Forest is managed under the multiple-use concept for timber and wildlife habitat, forestry research and demonstrations of good forest land management, primitive recreation and natural beauty, tree seed for forest nurseries and protection of soils and watershed.

Timber products obtained from harvest, stand improvement and thinning operations include saw logs, veneer logs with some pulpwood and firewood. Pine plantation thinnings yield fence and guard posts and poles.

During the spring and fall fire seasons, a major objective of the forest organization is to prevent, detect and suppress wildfires that occur on state and private land within the protection district.

The many gas wells and transmission lines that you see are a result of the development of a natural gas storage field underlying the forest.

Land acquisition for the forest began in 1928 and has continued with the accumulation of over 4,500 acres (exclusive of state park land). The land use history of the forest is typical of eastern Ohio. Original forests were cleared for agriculture, but eventually erosion ensued and fertility decreased. Farms were abandoned and subsequently reverted to brush and woodland.

At the time of acquisition, planting of trees on abandoned land was a high priority activity. This resulted in the many plantations of white and red pine and mixtures of these and other pine species that you see today. Much of the tree planting was done by personnel of the Civilian Conservation Corps whose camp was located on the the forest during the 1930s. Native hardwood of the oak-hickory and beech-maple types and associated species of gum, aspen, ash, cherry and walnut occur on unplanted areas. Native white pine and hemlock are also found.

Area Attractions

• Adventure Golf
  Where waterfalls, caves, boulders and beautiful landscape enhance your golf experience.
• Arrow Point Family Campground
  Canoe the Mohican while camping in our beautiful shaded sites with a view of the neighboring hillside. Water and electric hook-ups. Drive-Thru sites for RV's. Secluded tent areas. Canoeing and tubing. Playground, pavilion, sand volleyball, horseshoes, basketball, campground store.
• CJ's Sports Barn
  Located on the corner of Main and Water in Downtown Loudonville. Sporting goods -- sports memorabilia, fishing tackle, hunting supplies, baseball supplies, camping supplies, and all your sporting needs.
• Country Stage Campground
  Laundromat, Horseshoe Pits, Fishing Lake, Dump Station, Picnic Area, Clubhouse, Game Room, Flush Toilets, Hot Showers, Dart Boards, Playground, Tent Area, Public Phone, City Water, Volleyball, Hay Rides, Pool, Remote Control Car Race Track (dirt), Yearly Events.
• Go-Karts
  Three tracks: The Sprint Car Track, The Family Track, and The Kiddie Track.
• The Little Brown Inn
  The Little Brown Inn is a 20 room facility with cable TV, A/C, meeting room, game room with a pool table, and phones -- all at a reasonable price. Located within the heart of Vacationland, the Inn is a family run, clean, informal and friendly place to stay.
• Long Lake Park
  Long Lake Park activities are centered around a 60 acre spring-fed lake with a white sandy beach. If you enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, picnicking, or just true relaxation of sitting by the water's edge, Long Lake Park is the place to be. The park is built on 54 acres of rolling, wooded hills and large open grassy fields. The lake is a 60 acre natural glacier lake, spring-fed and still pollution free. All of the 225 campsites have electric and water within a hose length. Nearby are flush toilets and a modern shower house.
• Loudonville Canoe Livery & River Room
  The Livery With A Choice. Ohio's oldest family-owned canoe leasing business. Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, camping, lodging, hiking, shopping, River Room Lounge.
• Mohican Campground & Cabins
  Experience the great outdoors! Our facility will take care of all your camping and lodging needs.
• Mohican Canoe Livery
  Known as the finest family canoeing river in Ohio, the Mohican is equally famous as an area for recreation. Trips vary in length, with a gentle, flowing current and occasional faster rapids. We offer free parking and transportation, free trip planning, the best equipment, and fun packages. Group rates available.
• Mohican Country Riding Stables
  Guided Rides along a beautiful scenic woodland trail. Year 'round riding (weather permitting). Horse camp. Hay rides. Sleigh Rides. Fall Round-ups.
• Mohican Country Waterslide
  Ohio's only Four-flume Fiberglass Waterslide. Giant Twister & Cork Screw Curves. Game room and batting cages. Picnic pavilion. Food concession.
• Mohican Reservation
  Ohio's Most Scenic Rustic Riverfront Sites. An incredible and unforgettable camping experience. Canoes, Rafts, Kayaks and Inner tubes. Ohio's Most Scenic Canoe Trips. Moonlight Canoe Trips. Upriver and downriver trips. Our campground borders along and runs through the Greenville Treaty Line and Historical Marker. We cordially welcome and invite you to our campground with Ohio's most scenic rustic riverfront sites, river sites and primitive sites. 

• Mohican Valley Campground and Canoe Livery
  Canoe or camp with one of the Mohican Areas best canoe outfitters. Riverfront camping, hot showers, modern restrooms, game room, volleyball. Fun and recreation for the entire family.
• Mohican Wilderness
  Incorporating many of the best features found in Ohio's private and state campgrounds, and some features not found at any other campground. The usual electricity and water services provided. Pets welcome. We cater to considerate families and youth groups only.
• Smith's Pleasant Valley Canoe - Camp - Cabins
  Loudonville & Perrysville - 2 locations. Canoeing with nature not crowds on the Black Fork of the Mohican River. Camping at either of our locations. Cabins - year round with all the comforts of home.

• Rader's Family Restaurant
  The place to eat in Mohican Country! Located in the middle of the action. Great Food, Great Prices, Great Service, Breakfast Buffet Every Saturday & Sunday.

• River Run Campground and Canoe Livery
  3/4 mile Riverfront on the scenic Blackfork and Clearfork Rivers, Large shaded Riverfront campsites, shaded inland lots, level sites for RV's, water and electric, hot showers, picnic table, flush toilets, fire ring, dump station, pavilion, fully stocked camp store, lodge area, swimming pool, snack bar, game room, basketball courts, sand volleyball & video rental.
• Whispering Hills Recreation
  Located in the world's largest Amish community, Holmes County. This one-of-a-kind place among quiet wooded hills and rich rolling farmland is known around the world for its unique culture and traditional values. Whispering Hills strives to provide a safe, clean, friendly atmosphere where families and friends can come to play, relax and enjoy nature at its best.
• Round Lake Golf Course
  Established in 1928, this scenic and challenging 9-holes continues as the area's most conveniently located regulation length (PAR 36) course. Only 20 minutes from Mohican State Lodge, 5 miles Northeast of Loudonville following State Route 3 and North on SR179. Full clubhouse facilities, and rentals. Outings welcomed. 
  Weekend tee times.

Map of Mohican-Memorial State Forest (206K)

Forest Rules

• The Mohican-Memorial State Forest area receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Please respect the forest community that you find. Your consideration of other visitors using the forest will help provide an enjoyable experience for all.
• Visitors are welcome at Mohican-Memorial State Forest between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
• Motor vehicles are restricted to roads open for public travel. Forest roads have a speed limit of 20 mph, and vehicles may not be parked where traffic or access to service roads is obstructed. Parking areas are provided.
• Use of horses is permitted on designated bridle trails only. Camping and building fires are prohibited except in areas provided.
• Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed except from tree seed orchards or posted areas. 

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