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State Parks: Lake Logan

30443 Lake Logan Road
Logan, Ohio 43138
Contact: Hocking Hills State Park
20160 St. Rt. 664
Logan, Ohio 43138
740-385-6842
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Location & description:

One of the best fishing lakes in Ohio awaits sportsmen in Hocking County at Lake Logan State Park. The lake sports northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and saugeye. Lake Logan is a day-use park that provides scenic picnic areas and secluded walking paths to enjoy the wooded beauty of Ohio's hill country.

Boating

• Boats with motors up to 10 horsepower are permitted on the lake
• A speed limit of 10 mph is enforced
• Sailboating is also popular
• Boat tie-ups can be rented at the park office
• A launch ramp and boat tie-ups located at four of the picnic areas
• Boat docks are also available for rent

Fishing and Hunting

• The lake has bluegill, crappie, bass, muskie, catfish, northern pike and saugeye
• Fox, squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, deer, waterfowl, turkey, ruffed grouse may be hunted in season.
• A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required

Hiking

• The one-mile Pine Vista Hiking Trail circles a hilltop
• A section of the Buckeye Trail runs through the northwest end of the park
• A half-mile loop hiking trail in the southwest area of the park

Picnicking

Most areas have drinking water, grills and restrooms available. The picnic areas on the northwest and south shores of the lake have boat tie-ups for fishermen. Fires are permitted in grills only.

Swimming

A 527-foot public swimming beach is located on the north shore of the lake on Lake Logan Road (C.R. 3). Facilities include a concession area, drinking water, restrooms and change booths.