State Parks and National Parks

Punderson State Park

Punderson State Park is among Ohio's most popular destinations for outdoor recreation and is situated near the fourth-largest Amish community in the United States.

The park's centerpiece is luxurious Punderson Manor, a sprawling Tudor-style resort and conference center with an indoor pool.

Visitors hike 14 miles of trails that double as cross-country ski routes.

The park provides access to three lakes, including Lake Punderson, where visitors may canoe, swim, fish or motor. The lake is stocked with trout, bluegill and bass.

A campground offers 194 sites with electricity on ground once occupied by a Native American village. Five sites have hookups.

Located in the heart of Ohio's snow belt, the 846-acre park has extensive winter activities, including snowmobiling, snowshoeing and dogsledding. Downhill skiing is available nearby.

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation. Courtesy of Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation.