Forested valleys and wildflower meadows tumble down to the lakeside in Salt Fork State Park. Bring your boat to cruise around Salt Fork Lake, paddle around the northern bays in a kayak or canoe, or try your luck fishing for bass and crappie, then cool off at the swimming beach. Away from the water, there are more than 17,000 acres to hike, horseback ride, or cross-country ski, along with an 18-hole golf course. Salt Fork Campground has plenty of space for RVs—alternatively, escape the crowds at the tent-only primitive sites or check into the Salt Fork Lodge.  

1. You can reserve one of 212 campsites (including electric and full hookup sites, primitive sites, and equestrian sites) via the Reserve Ohio website. 
2. Campsite reservations open from 7am, six months in advance, and all sites can be reserved online.  
3. Campsites can book up fast, so reserve as early as possible, especially if visiting during peak season or on holiday weekends. 

Outdoor adventures await year-round in Salt Fork State Park. Visit in spring and summer to admire the wildflowers, in fall to see the autumn foliage, or brave the cold to hit the snowmobile trails or go ice fishing in winter. The state campground is open through winter, but primitive campsites can only be booked from April through October—the rest of the year, it’s first-come, first-served.

• Salt Fork State Park is six miles north of Cambridge, about a 15-minute drive along Highway 77.
• There are no entrance fees for Ohio State parks, but camping and reservation fees apply. Ohio fishing licenses are also required.
• Facilities in the park include restrooms, picnic areas, boat ramps, seasonal boat rental, and a swimming beach with showers, and a snack bar. There are also two marinas and the Salt Fork Lodge, which has indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a coffee shop.
• There is unlimited horsepower at the lake, and you can bring your own boats and watercraft. Swimming is permitted only in designated areas. 
• Loop A has ADA-accessible campsites.