Central Ohio
Columbus and surroundings — the gateway to Hocking Hills. Extensive metro park systems, the Scioto Mile, Alum Creek, and Delaware State Park. Urban outdoor culture meets easy access to the Appalachian foothills. Covers ODNR Wildlife District 1.
Activities in Central Ohio
Wahkeena Wetland Boardwalk
Nature Walk · Wahkeena Nature Preserve
easyAlum Creek State Park
State Park · Alum Creek State Park
easyBiking at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Mountain Biking · Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
challengingBookstore and Park Store at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Park/Forest · Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
easyBuckeye Lake Boating and Beach
Water Activities · Buckeye Lake State Park
easyCamping at Alum Creek State Park
Tent Camping · Alum Creek State Park
moderateCamping at Delaware State Park
Tent Camping · Delaware State Park
moderateCamping at Tar Hollow State Park
Tent Camping · Tar Hollow State Park
moderateChestnut Ridge Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking · Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
challengingFishing at A.W. Marion State Park
Bass Fishing · A.W. Marion State Park
moderateFishing at Alum Creek State Park
Bass Fishing · Alum Creek State Park
moderateFishing at Cheshire Crossing Park Pond
Bass Fishing · Cheshire Crossing Park
easyFishing at Delaware State Park
Bass Fishing · Delaware State Park
moderateFishing at Kensington Place Commons
Bass Fishing · Kensington Place Commons
easyFishing at Tar Hollow State Park
Bass Fishing · Tar Hollow State Park
moderateFishing at Whetstone Casting Pond
Bass Fishing · Whetstone Casting Pond
easyFishing at Youth Fishing
Bass Fishing · ODNR Natural Resources Park
easyGuided Tours at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Historic Site · Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
easyHighbanks Metro Park — Dripping Rock Trail
Nature Walk · Highbanks Metro Park
easyHiking at A.W. Marion State Park
Day Hike · A.W. Marion State Park
moderate