Vacation rentals in Salt Fork Lake

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Cabin in East Rochester
Cherry Ridge | Breezewood Cabins
Jan 7 – 14
$78 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 307 reviews
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Cabin in Millersburg
Sky Ridge- The Luna/Brand New Cabin/Amish Country
Feb 25 – Mar 4
$277 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
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Tiny home in Sugarcreek
Heritage Cabin
Dec 10 – 17
$129 per night
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews
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Cabin in Kimbolton
Secluded Family Retreat
Jan 29 – Feb 5
$270 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews
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Cabin in Kimbolton
The Owls Nest *Hidden Cabin* 9mi to Salt Fork Lake
Jul 9 – 16
$130 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews
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Cabin in Freeport
Skull Fork Creek Cottage and Hunting Lodge
Apr 25 – May 2
$103 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews
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Cabin in Coshocton
The Roost on Wills Creek
Jun 11 – 18
$107 per night
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
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Cabin in Newcomerstown
Cozy 2 Bedroom Cabin with Hot Tub
Jul 5 – 12
$237 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviews

Your guide to Salt Fork Lake

Welcome to Salt Fork Lake

Salt Fork is Ohio’s largest state park, located in the east-central part of the state. The park consists of more than 17,000 acres of rolling hills and waterways, with its highlight being the lake itself. The 3,000-acre dam-created freshwater lake is a magnet for boaters throughout the year, with traffic peaking in the summer months. There are no horsepower limits on the water, which means you can camp on your vessel if you follow the guidelines. Two marinas within the park provide services for boaters. If you don’t own a boat, there’s still plenty to do at Salt Fork State Park, including more than a dozen trails for hiking and biking, 20 miles of equestrian trails and horseback riding opportunities, and an 18-hole championship golf course revered for its natural beauty.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Salt Fork Lake

It’s no surprise that summer is peak season to book one of the cabins or vacation rentals in Salt Fork Lake, with temperatures averaging 85 degrees Fahrenheit by day and falling comfortably into the 60s many evenings. If you’re seeking to explore nature but would just as soon do so with fewer crowds, visit in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, when cooler temperatures prevail. Spring brings a persistent chance of storms, and if you arrive on the perfect fall weekend, you’ll be rewarded with bursts of fall colors as the foliage turns. Winter brings occasional dumps of snow, when the park offers sledding, skating, and cross-country skiing to the well equipped.


Top things to do in Salt Fork Lake

Hosak’s Cave

Salt Fork has a network of forest trails designed for walkers and horseback riders, ranging from very short to more than eight miles. Near the northern edge of the park lies one of the shorter trails, but one that offers a prize at the end. Hosak’s Cave is more of a deeply set overhang than a spelunker’s cave, jutting out to where a low ridge forms an elbow. In the spring, and after rains, a pair of streams flow off the edge, creating a lovely 50-foot waterfall.

Kennedy Stone House

In 1837, an Irishman named Benjamin Kennedy took it upon himself to construct a stout and enduring home on 80 acres using locally quarried stone. In its simplicity, the Kennedy Stone House is a monument to endurance, and members of the family lived here until 1966. It’s now owned and maintained by the state and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it’s a museum dedicated to early hill life in Ohio, and is open most weekends in summer.

Salt Fork State Park Beach

The Salt Fork Reservoir was constructed in the 1960s, when a dam impounded the Salt Fork creek and created a long, sinuous 3,000-acre lake. Among the most popular and appealing destinations is the beach that runs nearly a half-mile, making it one of the longest in inland Ohio. It’s a regional magnet, and on sunny summer days it attracts hundreds of families and friends who post up for the day for swimming and al fresco dining. The beach features a bathing house with showers, lockers, and a snack bar.

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