Cowan Lake
State Park
1750 Osborn Road,
Wilmington, OH 45177
Cowan Lake is family camping at its finest. Tiny inlets in the lake make it a fun place to canoe and there are trails meandering throughout the park. There's even a small beach for those who like to take a swim after a long day of fishing.
| Park Office: Camp Office: Marina: Reservations for cottages, camping & shelters: |
937-382-1096 937-383-3751 937-289-2656 866-644-6727 |
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Cottages
- 27 cottages
- Each cottage is heated and air-conditioned, sleeps 5 with 2 private bedrooms and rollaway beds, and offers a bath with shower, furnished living area, complete kitchen, dining area and screened porch
- Linens, towels, cooking and eating utensils are provided
- 2 premium cottages have gas fireplaces and wooden decks with gas cooking grills (fireplaces are not useable May 1- Aug.31)
- Pets are allowed in select cottages, please call 866-644-6727 for more information
Camping
- 237 electric sites
- 17 non-electric sites
- 4 sites are wheelchair accessible.
- Showerhouse, flush toilets, laundry facilities, dump station, camper's beach and a boat launch ramp
- Commissary is equipped with snacks and camping items
- Pet camping is offered on designated sites
- Bike rental, volleyball and basketball courts, and miniature golf available to campers
Boating
- 700-acre Cowan Lake has a 10-horsepower limit
- South Shore Marina offers boats, canoes, and motors for rent, as well as fishing and picnic supplies for sale
- 4 Launch ramps, fuel and dock rentals are also available
- Sailing is very popular on the lake
- Marina and boat ramps are Carry In Carry Out areas • No trash cans are available • Please bring your own trash bags
Fishing
- Muskie, crappie, largemouth bass, catfish and bluegill are plentiful
- Accessible fishing pier is located near the Pine Tree picnic area
- Fishing pier is a Carry In Carry Out area • No trash cans are available • Please bring your own trash bags
- Valid Ohio fishing license is required
Swimming
- 1,000 foot public beach is located on the south lake shore.
- Bathhouse, showers and a snack bar are available for public use
- The beach is a Carry In Carry Out area • No trash cans are available • Please bring your own trash bags
- Check for water quality advisories
Picnicking
- 6 Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in many tree-shaded areas overlooking the lake
- 2 shelterhouses and dance pavilion are reservable online or by calling 866-644-6727
- Shelterhouse and the dance pavilion near the beach are
Carry In Carry Out areas • No trash cans are available • Please
bring your own trash bags
Trails
- 6 hiking trails
- Beechnut Loop Trail • 1/2 Mile • Easy
- Dogwood Trail • 0.7 Miles • Easy
- Emerald Woods Trail • 1.8 Miles • Easy
- Lotus Cove Trail • 0.7 Miles • Moderate • Offers a boardwalk view of an American Lotus (water lily) colony
- Oldfield Trail • 0.8 Miles • Moderate
- Lakeview Trail • 1.1 Miles • Moderate
- Mountain Bike Trail • 1 Mile • Easy-Difficult
Winter Recreation (conditions
permitting)
- Sledding
- Cross country skiing
Hunting
- Hunting is permitted in designated areas during scheduled hunting seasons
- Valid Ohio hunting license is required
More To Do
- 2 scenic parking areas are offered near the dam
- Scenic parking area at the dam spillway is a
Carry In Carry Out area • No trash cans are available • Please
bring your own trash bags
