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State Parks: West Branch

5708 Esworthy Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266-9659
(330) 296-3239
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations Get Directions

West Branch State Park's large lake with its many forks and coves is extremely popular with fishermen, boaters and swimmers. The park's meadows and woodlots provide an excellent backdrop for camping, hiking and horseback riding.

Camping

• 29 full service sites
• 155 sites with 50-amp electric hook-ups
• 14 non-electric sites
• 10 horsemen camps, by permit only
• Campground has heated showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, trailer dump station

Boating

• Lake designated for unlimited horsepower
• 4 launch ramps
• Dock rentals
• Boat rentals, gasoline, supplies at the marina

Picnicking

• 6 different picnic shelters are available

Swimming

• 700-foot sand beach includes a showerhouse, change booth and snack bar
• Boat swimming area is located in Silver Creek Bay, southwest of the beach

Fishing

• Large and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill, catfish and trophy-class muskellunge
• Access available at two paved and two gravel launch areas
• Wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is located by the marina
• A valid Ohio fishing license is required

Hunting

• In season, small game, waterfowl and deer
• The northeastern section of the park closed to hunting.
• A 400-foot no hunting/safety zone extends from all other developed facilities.
• Limited to shotguns and primitive weapons for most game
• A valid Ohio hunting license is required
• Target shooting is prohibited

Trails

• 12 miles of hiking trails
• Extensive snowmobile trails when conditions permit.
• Mountain biking is permitted on trails in the snowmobile area
• 20 miles of bridle trails
• Riders must provide their own horses
• A horse camp is open by permit only