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LAKE STATE PARK 12774 S.R. 235 North Lakeview, Ohio 43331 State Park Office - 937-843-2717 Camp Office - 937-843-3553 Reservations for Cabins - 1-866-644-6727 Group Area Reservations - 937-843-3553 indian.lake.parks@dnr.state.oh.us
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Hiking and Bicycle TrailsThe
Cherokee Trail is a three mile easy walk through brushy habitat.
The Pew Island
Trail offers a spectacular view as it encircles Pew Island. The State Park has a tree donation program at Indian Lake. Many community donations have been made. Each tree has an adjacent plaque recognizing loved ones, community leaders, and civic organizations. The trees and plaques can be seen along the walking path. Contact the park office for more information about the tree donation program. |
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of Fire This event dates back to 1961 and is one of Indian Lake's oldest traditions. Flares are lighted around the perimeter of the lake at precisely 9:00 PM. on the Sunday before Labor Day. If you own waterfront property you are invited to share in this ceremony. The flares display a red glow that dots the lake. State Park areas are lighted by volunteers from Indian Lake High School. The Ring of Fire ceremony is an activity marking the end of the summer season and the start of the Autumn season.. The idea for the Ring of Fire originated with the manager of the Old Indian Lake Amusement Park. The Seneca Indians from New York State would light bonfires around the shore of the lake to celebrate a bountiful harvest. |
Maple
Syrup Festival This fun winter time annual festival is held the third weekend in March. A pancake and sausage breakfast is served at the Indian Lake State Park campground commissary. Nearly 2500 pancakes are flipped during the course of this two day event. About 210 pounds of pancake batter, 300 pounds of sausage and 21 gallons of maple syrup are used. Wagon rides through the park to the tapping area and to the Sugar Shack are part of this special event. The process by which sap is transformed into true maple syrup is demonstrated in the Sugar Shack.
Early pioneers used to save the sap in hollowed out logs as pictured in the
photo but today buckets of sap are poured into an evaporator and brought to seven
degrees above the boiling point, at which time water escapes leaving the sweet
maple syrup in its purest form. The process could take one to four hours and some
make up to eight gallons an hour depending on "how hard you push the process."
It takes 45-50 gallons of sap to produce just one gallon of syrup. After the syrup
is extracted, it is graded by color and clarity then bottled for sale by producers.
Syrup that is mass-produced has water added to make it affordable to all consumers.
However, if you want pure maple syrup, one gallon will cost about $35.00. |
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| State Park Campgrounds Campground Map - Fees - Online Reservations
There are 405 electric campsites suitable for tents or trailers. There are 35 electric premium sites and 12 full hook-up sites. Heated shower houses, flush toilets, laundry facilities, and camp commissary are available. Twenty boat camping spaces and 3 cabin units are also available. Cabin units are available from early May through October 31 each yeart. There are also several new group sites offered. Group camp area may be reserved for groups up to 60 people by advanced registration. Cabins and group camping reservations can be made through the park office or online. Click here To see the map of campground facilities. To see the fee schedule for 2010 Click here. The campgrounds are open year around. From November 1st to April 1st electric is available only in A area. Porta johns are also available. Water can be obtained from the pump house during the November through April season. Indian Lake offers visitors hunting, fishing, and picnicking opportunities as well. Picnickers may choose from a number of shaded areas equipped with tables and grills.A beach, boat ramp and boat docks are provided for exclusive camper use. A limited number of pet camping sites are available. Games and sporting equipment are available to registered campers at the camp office. Five shelters may be reserved by calling the park office. Large mouth bass, saugeye, white bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye, yellow perch, and catfish are plentiful here. |
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Camper
Cabins - Reservations for Cabins - 1-866-644-6727 Pets are prohibited in the camper cabins. Hard sided structure that sits on a wooden platform with a locking front door Offers a lakefront view Sleeps up to 4 adults on 2 futon beds and 1 set of twin-size bunk beds Amenities include 2 100-amp electric outlets, A/C, heat, microwave, small refridgerator, gas & charcoal grills, ceiling fan with light, skylight, 2 chairs & table inside and covered picnic table outside, fire extinguisher, broom & dust pan, waste basket, and storage pod Hard sided structure that sits on a wooden platform with a locking front door Sleeps up to 4 adults on 2 futon beds and 1 set of twin-size bunk beds Amenities include 2 interior 100-amp electric outlets and 1 electric outlet outside, A/C, microwave, small refridgerator, gas & charcoal grills, ceiling fan with light, skylight, 2 chairs & table inside and covered picnic table outside, fire extinguisher, broom & dust pan, waste basket, and storage pod Heaters are not permitted in this unit Hard sided structure that sits on a wooden platform with a locking front door Sleeps up to 4 adults on 1 full-size futon bed and 1 set of twin-size bunk beds Amenities include 2 interior 110-amp electric outlets and 1 electric outlet outside, A/C, heat, microwave, small refridgerator, gas & charcoal grills, ceiling fan with light, skylight, 2 chairs & table inside and covered picnic table outside, fire extinguisher, broom & dust pan, waste basket, storage pod, and fire ring 50.00 per night. First night's non-refundable deposit is required to hold cabin. Pets prohibited. GBC discount of 10% per night is accepted only at time reservation is made. Heaters are prohibited. Keys will only be released to name on reservation. Smoking prohibited. Check in time is 3:00 pm Check out time is 2:00 pm. A minimum stay of two nights is required on the weekends (Fri & Sat or Sat & Sun) Bring bed linens, cookware, personal toiletries. |
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