Cabins near Scioto County, Ohio

Cabins near Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio is in southern Ohio and rests on the banks of the Ohio River. This riverside location provides Scioto County's visitors with opportunities for fishing and boating excursions. Scioto County is also home to Shawnee State Forest and Park, a 88,000-acre park that facilitates picnics and mountain climbing, as well as cycling and jogging. The forest and mountainous environment provides an ideal setting for a cabin retreat in the Scioto County area.

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center

Shawnee Lodge, nestled in the heart of Shawnee State Forest, is a resort that features guestrooms as well as 25 cabins on its premises. The cabins provide amenities such as gas fireplaces, satellite television and two of the deluxe cottages have a Jacuzzi. Other amenities the lodge has includes an 18-hole golf course, sauna, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, hiking trails and an onsite restaurant, O-Hee-Yuh Restaurant, that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shawnee Lodge is near Ben's Happy Trails, an establishment that offers horseback riding opportunities. The Lodge is also approximately 30 to 45 minutes from Spicy Run Mountain Winter Sports Complex, which offers opportunities for skiing and snow mobile riding.

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center
4404B State Route 125
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6621
shawneestateparklodge.com

Big Rock Cabins

Big Rock Cabins, located in the Scioto County's neighbor, Pike County, is located on 60 acres of forested land that features hiking trails and is within walking distance to Big Rock, a 200 foot tall Ohio landmark. The cabins at Big Rock feature a gas fireplace, queen-sized bed, fully furnished kitchens with refrigerator and oven, gas grill on the deck and a Jacuzzi. Big Rock Cabins is within 20 minutes of Lake Katherine Preserve, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating. Lake Katherine Preserve is also home to the Calico Bush and Salt Creek, a five mile hiking trail that crosses the waterfall at Lake Katherine.

Big Rock Cabins
4348 Big Run Road
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 988-5120
bigrockcabins.com

Serenity Log Cabins

Serenity Log Cabins is located in Highland County, approximately 30 minutes from Scioto County. The cabins at Serenity are designed primarily for honeymooners or couples who want to go on a romantic getaway. Each cabin features a queen-sized bed, kitchen area, living area with television and DVD player, Jacuzzi and an outdoor chiminea. Serenity Cabins is less than 20 minutes away from Rocky Fork Lake State Park, which features a golf course, paths for jogging and opportunities for fishing and boating excursions. Serenity is also located near the North and South Loops cycling paths at Paint Creek State Park, as well as Barret's Rim Trail, a two-mile hiking trail that is near Paint Creek State Park.

Serenity Log Cabins
4354 Sweeney Lane
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(513) 276-4292
serenitylogcabins.com

Article Written By Skip Davis

Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.

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