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Mohican-Memorial State Forest

Tourist attraction Hiking area State park National forest

One of the Best Places To Visits in Hanover Township


Address

975 O D N R Mohican Rd 51, Perrysville, OH 44864

Website

ohiodnr.gov

Contact

(419) 938-6222

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (3.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (16) trails (12) beautiful (12) hike (11) bridge (10) river (10) hiking (8) water (7) nice (7) Mohican (7)
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  • 5/5 Natalie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Challenging yet doable trails! We opted for the Gorge Overlook Trail & were not disappointed with the hike. The Gorge Overlook Trail is a 1.8-mile trek, with the beginning & end being steep. I recommend starting your hike on this trail from the furthest parking lot. It takes you to the left, where you will see the overlook point and can continue. I recommend starting here because that way, you aren’t climbing up the steepest point; instead - you go down it to the water & the hanging bridge at the beginning. Some parts of the path are narrow. There are bathrooms located at the overlook point, and since it is a loop, you can venture there before and after. Happy Hiking!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A Wanderlust M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful park! It was our first time exploring and loved it. It helped that it was a beautiful day too. This park has so much to offer! We hung out near the river, swung on the swings by the covered bridge and played in the creek beds for hours. So nice. Cannot wait to come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R (Just some random c. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed at the Mohican Adventures campsite. It was very nice. There are multiple cabins you can stay at, as well as RV sites, tent sites with electricity out in the open or you can go more primitive and have sites up in the woods where you need four wheel drive to get up to. That is where we stayed. But there was also a bathroom with a light that stayed on all the time on the exterior so you could find your way to it. They were two stalls that had running water and flushing toilets and we're very clean and taken care of. Plenty of toilet paper and paper towels. The light came on automatically once you entered the bathroom. Would definitely recommend staying there again. There's also a 7 Mile and 15 Mile river tour you can take right across the street, also part of Mohican Adventures. They also have go-karts, ropes course, and Putt-Putt there. We have done the 7 Mile river trip three times this year and the 15 Mile river trip once. If you take the 7 Mile trip, there are multiple places you pull your watercraft right up to for beer, drinks, food, and bathrooms.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aubrey F. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the visit here. Park was nice and had a lot to offer as far as hiking and MTB trails. Trails are easy enough for anyone at any level to be able to enjoy them. Most hiking trails that we were looking at were under under 4 miles. The MTB trail was a bit of a challenge as it was a 23 mile loop with over 3k ft of elevation. My boyfriend completed it but warns that the map online does not state the correct amount of elevation gain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica D. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park! My husband brought me here when we were dating and still brings back memories. Love the gorge overlook, the bridge everything. We got our engagement photos taken here, helped a friend with a college project where she needed to take outside pictures of someone and I told her here is the best place to go!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sam f. 2 years ago on Google
    Have mostly walked around Lyons falls and the hemlock gorge. Awesome location for a day hike or even a night long backpacking trip. The bottom of the gorge is a sycamore flood-plain, while higher in the gorge hemlock and oak become the dominant tree species.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lusee L. 1 year ago on Google
    Started hiking from the covered bridge, hiked to the big water fall and then the little water fall. The park has numerous hiking trails of various lengths and terrains. Wear good hiking shoes, hiking sticks if you have any gait issues, water to stay hydrated is a must even on the shorter trails. The primitive camping area is on this same road along with a large area following the river for extra parking and day picnics. Each picnic spot has a grill and picnic table. Port a johns are available. There are newly built restrooms yet were not open whenever we visited this summer. We like to hike this area of the park on weekdays since covered bridge parking lot is small and park is less crowded. Doggie bags to pick up after your dog are available. It's a beautiful park to hike anytime of year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to take the family on a hike through the woods. Nice trails. Some are harder than others but most are doable for intermediate experienced hikers. Some aren’t suited for children, but there are still plenty that are.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan K. 8 months ago on Google
    Nicely kept park with trails, water, varying terrain. Stopped at the covered bridge, fire tower and a few lookouts. Trails were marked to easily follow.

  • 4/5 Cloe N. 8 months ago on Google
    We went backpacking and really loved it here. The pine trees leaving a soft needle trail and the ferns scattered through the forest were the best part of the trip. Trail was not super busy. Our site was clean and we were pretty happy to have a fire pit to use. We saw online that the markers for backpacking are hard to follow and that is true. We would have gotten lost several times without our GPS and app. (Not the best picture, but we really don't stop much when we backpack)

  • 5/5 Jamie B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to hike with a lot of interesting natural formations. The paths were fairly easy to navigate. Parking was ample and well maintained.

  • 5/5 BMW 7 months ago on Google
    You can't get a bad season here. The rocks, trees, and river make this place a nature lover's paradise. It even has a trickle of a waterfall. The whole park is beautiful. It has several trails that are suitable for energetic kids of all ages. Definitely worth visiting!

  • 5/5 Heather M. 7 months ago on Google
    Mohican State Park has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. My grown kids and my not so grown kid all love to day trip or even better, go camping here. The campgrounds are very nice, well maintained and the staff is great. We've made so many memories hiking, camping, tubing, picnicking, and just driving through to enjoy the view. Fall of course is our favorite, but all seasons have their beauty.

  • 5/5 David B. 7 months ago on Google
    This was my first visit to Mohican State Park. I will be going back. In the fall, there may be no better place in the Midwest to see autumn colors. It’s a wonderful park in a beautiful section of Ohio. perhaps I should add that I found Mohican an entirely more enjoyable visit than my one time visiting Hocking Hills. Mohican is a beautiful parks in a beautiful section of the Midwest. Hocking Hills is basically a one hit wonder with a waterfall and a cavern but not much else.

  • 5/5 Jimi G. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Always beautiful always peaceful. The scenery and wildlife make this someplace you have to go. Take a day and grab someone you love who loves what you do and come here. Not only the park it's self but the small villages that surround the park are great as well wonderful food and shopping for anything you may want or need. Take your times to make memories for someone else... if your making wonderful memories then you will never go wrong.

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 9 months ago on Google
    Stayed two nights in Camper Cabin 1, enjoyed our stay very much. Cabin had a full bed and twin bunk beds, refrigerator, microwave, table and two chairs. The park and hiking trails are beautiful. The pool was clean and refreshing. Kids thought the playground was fun. Played sand volleyball and basketball too. Tubing down the river was amazing and our favorite hike was the Swinging bridge. The descent was unlike any other hike I have been on. Very challenging but doable. Restrooms were clean and the showers were hot. Shady picnic area by the covered bridge had swings and porta potties. We used the creek access to skip some stones into the water. I would reccomend for camping or a day trip.

  • 5/5 Kasey M. 9 months ago on Google
    It is always a vibe; visiting this incredibly beautiful park. Highly recommend stopping by - even if you're just passing through.

  • 5/5 Andrew R D. 11 months ago on Google
    So beautiful! Great for pictures at ANY time of year.

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family love this place! We have made it a tradition for the last 12 years of coming here. We have always stayed at the cabins. Even before they totally remodeled them (which they did a fabulous job). It is a nice quiet environment to recharge and relax with plenty or nothing to do. Local trails are near on site, play grounds for the kids, pool on site, laundromat, public bathrooms, showers, small convenience store also. Also about a mile or two is Family Dollar with food section and many conveniences. If you stay in the cabins, they supply all kitchen items, bathroom towels, cable TV. Just bring clothes, personal items and go!

  • 5/5 Mary S. 1 year ago on Google
    Took a hike and walked around the covered bridge area. Stayed a couple nights at a cabin at the park campgrounds. Weather was wet but had a great time. The cabin we stayed in was on the river, had a full kitchen, tv, fireplace, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, wifi, back screened in porch. Will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Michelle I. 1 year ago on Google
    The fire tower is a must stop to see and climb!!!!! The trails have so many interesting spots. The trails are kept nice, and they are so many to hike. You need a couple of days in Mochian to see it all.

  • 5/5 Veronica O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was awesome! The river runs along the side of the campground. All the atff members were nice and knowledgeable. The little store has everything, including ice cream and steaks, to take back to your site to cook. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Sunny 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous park! Our campsite, right by the river, was well maintained. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Trails are beautiful, especially in the fall. We really enjoyed our time there.

  • 5/5 Stephanie 1 year ago on Google
    Mohican never disappoints. The gorge trail is gorgeous and the suspension bridge is a must do. Be aware that there are places along this trail that could be challenging for some.l - steep inclines, a ladder, and rough terrain are all a part of the adventure.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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