State Parks Near Lancaster, Ohio
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lancaster. The closest is Hocking Hills State Park, about 13 mi south of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hocking Hills State Park13 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 1511 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Lancaster, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Lancaster; driving distance is usually longer.
Hocking Hills State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: 7 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Hocking Hills State Park →Lake Logan State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Logan State Park →Buckeye Lake State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Buckeye Lake State Park →A.W. Marion State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for A.W. Marion State Park →Tar Hollow State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and equestrian camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Tar Hollow State Park →Lake Hope State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins, lodge rooms, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Hope State Park →Great Seal State Park
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Seal State Park →Dillon State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Dillon State Park →Burr Oak State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Burr Oak State Park →Deer Creek State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 5 camping areas, including RV sites and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins, lodge rooms, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Deer Creek State Park →Scioto Trail State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Scioto Trail State Park →Alum Creek State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (RV sites and group camping). Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Alum Creek State Park →Strouds Run State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Strouds Run State Park →Lake Alma State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Alma State Park →Blue Rock State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 7 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Rock State Park →Muskingum River State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Muskingum River State Park →Madison Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Madison Lake State Park →Jesse Owens State Park
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Jesse Owens State Park →Lake White State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake White State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Lancaster
- Hocking Hills State Park 13 mi south · Campground listed
- A.W. Marion State Park 16 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Tar Hollow State Park 25 mi south · Campground listed
- Lake Hope State Park 30 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Great Seal State Park 30 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Lancaster
- Hocking Hills State Park 13 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tar Hollow State Park 25 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Hope State Park 30 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dillon State Park 33 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Burr Oak State Park 33 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Lancaster
- Hocking Hills State Park 13 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Logan State Park 14 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Buckeye Lake State Park 15 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- A.W. Marion State Park 16 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tar Hollow State Park 25 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 11 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Lancaster
What is the closest state park to Lancaster?
Hocking Hills State Park is the closest, about 13 miles south of Lancaster in a straight line. Next are Lake Logan State Park and Buckeye Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Lancaster?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Lancaster have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Hocking Hills State Park, A.W. Marion State Park and Tar Hollow State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lancaster?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Lancaster?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Circleville, OH19 mi southwest
- Near Newark, OH26 mi north
- Near Columbus, OH27 mi northwest
- Near Chillicothe, OH34 mi southwest
- Near Zanesville, OH35 mi northeast
- Near Athens, OH39 mi southeast
- Near Washington Court House, OH46 mi west
- Near Marysville, OH53 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.