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From jct Hwy-3/22 & US-68: Go 3 mi S on US-68, then 2 mi W on Dalton Rd.
Beautiful area of Ohio. This State Park had it all. Fishing kayaking and a Marine. Nice facilities, showers and restrooms clean. It also has a few play grounds for younger children. The park has a store you can purchase food, burgers pizza and ice cream. It also features daily specials too. Clean grounds, though out the park. Several beach's to swim at. Docks to fish from, along with boat rentals and kayaks to. Beautiful mature trees through out the park. Hiking trails as well. Easy check in when arriving. Primitive camp sites too. Very family friendly and pets are allowed. And very quite at night. Will be returning in August.
This park is so clean and well maintained. The state run components are very well done and the park has a well operated "Friends of Cowan Lake" that has a lot of well done events. The trails are well maintained. They aren't very long, which would be my only critique, but if you're up for a quick hike, there are several perfect trails. There are beautiful lake front views. The facilities are clean. There's a paired set of balls eagles that best there so that's a nice treat to see also.
Cowan Lake State Park is a great place to hike, camp, or canoe. August is a wonderful time to enjoy the American lotus waterlily in bloom and the water birds starting to migrate through. Saw several great white egrets today in addition to the resident great blue herons. The marina rents boats if you don't have your own.
