You can reach the entrance to beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park by traveling two hours northeast of Zanesville on Interstates 70 and 77. Gorgeous Brandywine Falls and 99 other waterfalls await at this Ohio national park that's close to Cleveland and Lake Erie. The Cuyahoga River is an awesome place to kayak, canoe, and fish, and the park’s 125 miles of trails provide plenty of options for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. If you'd prefer to experience the wonders of Cuyahoga Valley in style, you can take a ride on the scenic railroad. Other fun activities you can do here include golfing, stargazing, and picnicking.
New River Gorge National Park is about three and a half hours south of Zanesville. This West Virginia national park has 70,000 acres, so there's plenty of space for hiking, hunting, backpacking, and more. The New River is a popular place to raft, kayak, canoe, and fish, and whitewater rafting enthusiasts will be able to experience everything from Class III to Class V rapids. The sandstone cliffs of New River Gorge National Park are ideal for climbing, so amateurs and professionals alike can take advantage of some of the park's more than 1,400 established climbs.
Another excellent place to enjoy the outdoors is at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. While you're exploring this park’s 300 square miles, you'll have a hard time believing you're only a couple of hours from Washington, D.C. More than 500 miles of trails provide you with plenty of places that are ideal for hiking and backcountry camping. If you'd prefer to view some of the wonders of Shenandoah from your vehicle, you can do so via gorgeous Skyline Drive, which is 105 miles long.
Dillon State Park is just 15 minutes northwest of Zanesville, so you'll probably want to stop by on your trip. Dillon Lake is the star of the show here. Its 1,560 acres are perfect for boating, fishing, paddling, kayaking, and more. On its shoreline is a beach that’s 1,360 feet long, so you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and wildlife watching. If you'd prefer to spend your time in the woods, you can hunt in the park's designated hunting areas. You can also practice your aim at the park's archery range that features 40-yard targets.
Roughly 25 minutes southeast of Zanesville is Blue Rock State Park, which is located within Blue Rock State Forest. The park is home to Cutler Lake, which is a great place to go boating and swimming in the summer and ice skating and ice fishing in the winter. Other fabulous activities you can do during the cold season include snowshoeing and sledding. Like Dillon State Park, Blue Rock State Park also contains an archery range. Primitive camping is possible here. No hookups are available, but overnight camping rates are reasonable and showers and restrooms are present on the grounds.
Burr Oak State Park is approximately an hour south of Zanesville on the outskirts of Wayne National Forest. You'll have a fun time fishing, boating, and swimming on Burr Oak Lake, which is nearly 665 acres large. Another great place to play on Burr Oak Lake is the 500 square feet of swimming beach on the lake's shoreline. On dry land, more than 25 miles of trails take hikers and backpackers through the woods, canyons, and prairies of the park. Multiple bridle trails provide additional paths for horseback riders to explore. You can also play a round or two of disc golf on the park's 18-hole course.
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