Facilities and Activities:
| General | Land, acres | 400 | | | Water, acres | 1655 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | 10 | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Picnic Shelters, # | 3 | | | Swimming Beach, feet | 600 | | | Mountain Bike Trails, miles | yes | | | Nature Center | yes | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boat Rental | yes | | | Boating Limits | -2 | | | Seasonal Dock Rental | 91 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 5 | | Camping | Primative, # | 11 | | | Electric Sites, # | 157 | | | Pets Permitted | yes | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Dumpstation | yes | | | Showers | yes | | | Rent-A-Camp Sites, # | 4 | | | Group Camp, capacity | 115 | | | Youth Group Camp, capacity | 115 | | | Campground Beach | yes | | Winter | Sledding | yes | | | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Snowmobiling | yes | | | Ice Boating | yes | | | Ice Skating | yes | | | Ice Fishing | yes |
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| State Park Overview: |
 | One of the original canal feeder lakes, Lake Loramie State Park offers visitors a quiet retreat in rural Ohio. Swim from the sandy beach, hike along the old canal towpath, stay a night in a shaded campsite or boat the lazy waters of Lake Loramie. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Although difficult to imagine, Ohio at one time had more than two-thirds of its surface covered by massive sheets of ice as much as a mile thick in places. At least three great ice sheets invaded Ohio's boundaries in the geologic past. The last one retreated 12,000 years ago. These ice advances directly impacted the natural features now evident at Lake Loramie State Park. Materials deposited by the glaciers included clay, sand, gravel and boulders of various sizes.
In the western half of Ohio where the land is generally level, these deposits resulted in some of the world's richest soils. A great forest emerged after the glacial era, covering 95% of the state. In the vicinity of Lake Loramie, the vegetation consisted of mainly beech forests which thrived in the moist, fertile soils of the region. Today, little can be seen of that mighty forest because development of the land for agriculture and other purposes has drastically altered the original vegetation. Small woodlots, grass plains, prairie and farmland are typical of the area today. The park's campground supports a colony of the unique bald cypress tree as well as a plantation of sweet gum dating back to the early 1950s. Waterfowl, including Canada geese, frequent the park along with various songbirds and small mammals. Wildflowers flourish in the forests and fields. On the lake, waterlily, cattail and a beautiful display of American lotus enhance the view. A trail leading to Blackberry Island will treat visitors to glimpses of nesting red-headed woodpeckers and barred owls. The park's meadows support a large population of eastern bluebirds. |
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Great Camping
We love to camp at Lake Loramie State Park. The people are friendly and the camping is great:)
Written by JR
30-Jun-2008
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Great family park
We just rented a cabin at Lake Loramie. It was very nice and clean. It was right on the lake front. We had a wonderful time. There are a lot of things to do here also.
Written by Penny
6-Aug-2008
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| Camping: |
| Camping enthusiasts can choose from either electric or non-electric campsites, many of which are shaded waterfront sites. The campground features showers, flush toilets and a dump station. Several sites are equipped with boat tie-ups. There are three group camp areas available by reservation to organized groups. Three Rent-A-Camp sites consisting of a tent, dining shelter, cookstove and other equipment can be rented during summer months by reservation only. |
| Trails: |
| The hiking opportunities at Lake Loramie include more than eight miles of trail. A portion of the trail system follows the Miami-Erie Canal from the park to Delphos. This route is also a part of the Buckeye Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail. |
| Picnicking: |
| One of the original canal feeder lakes, Lake Loramie State Park offers visitors a quiet retreat in rural Ohio. Swim from the sandy beach, hike along the old canal towpath, stay a night in a shaded campsite or boat the lazy waters of Lake Loramie. |
| Boating: |
| Boating is a popular activity at Lake Loramie. Unlimited horsepower boat motors are permitted. Dock rentals and launch ramps are provided. The entire lake is classified as "no wake" with the exception of the designated "speed zone" in the west end of the lake. Water skiing is prohibited. |
| Swimming: |
| Lake Loramie features a 600-foot sandy beach with adjacent picnic areas, playground and shelterhouse. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Lake Loramie provides anglers with good catches of crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, bullheads, carp and fair numbers of largemouth bass. Hunting is permitted in designated areas when in season. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required. |
| History of the Area: |
| Preceding the French and Indian War of 1754-1763, the Miami village called Pickawillany became prominent in this area. Over 400 Indian families lived here and it became the principal headquarters of the Miami Confederacy before being destroyed by the French in 1752 because the Miami Indians sided with the British.
Lake Loramie derived its name from the famous French-Canadian trader, Peter Loramie, who in 1769 established a trading post at the mouth of Loramie Creek near the west end of what is now Loramie Reservoir. Loramie first came to the area as a Jesuit priest to minister to the Wyandot and Shawnee Indians.
Loramie's store became the center of Indian mischief against the settlers, and Loramie became a bitter enemy of the Americans. General George Rogers Clark destroyed the post and a nearby Indian village in 1782 during an expedition in the Miami valley. Loramie emigrated west with a band of Shawnee shortly afterwards. In 1794, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne built a fort on the former trading post site.
Lake Loramie was originally constructed in 1824-25 as a storage reservoir to supply water for the Miami-Erie Canal system. A short feeder canal connected Lake Loramie with the main canal which furnished transportation from the Ohio River at Cincinnati north to Lake Erie. The canal system reached its peak of economic importance in the mid-1800s. Eventually, the advent of the railroads and destruction caused by the floods of 1913 forced the abandonment of the canals in that year.
Since that time, Lake Loramie and other canal lands became recognized for their potential to serve increasing outdoor recreational needs. In 1949, Lake Loramie became the possession of the newly created Division of Parks and Recreation of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and has been maintained as a state park since. |
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| Bakery | |  | Sweet Mornings Donut Shop - Liberty, IN
We offer the following donuts and muffins made fresh daily in our shop: Glazed donuts,Twists,Plain and Chocolate Cake ,Apple Fritters,Honey Buns,Blueberry,Sour Creme,Donut Holes,Bars,Yeast rings,Tiger Tails,Filled Donuts,Berry Blast Muffin,Sin-A-Muffin.
Web Site: http://www.sweetmorningsdonutshop.com/ |
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| Area Attractions: |
| North of Jackson Center on County Road 22 is Gross Woods State Nature Preserve. Gross Woods is managed by the ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and is one of the least disturbed woods in west-central Ohio. It is also one of the few mixed species swamp forests remaining in this part of Ohio.
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| Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Fisherman's Delight Baits
115 Brooklyn Ave
Sidney, OH
(937) 492-8793
| Four Seasons
5881 State Route 29 E
Sidney, OH
(937) 498-0100
| Brands Lake Fishing Club
909 County Road 25A
Wapakoneta, OH
(419) 738-6612
| Bass Station Inc
915 Clark Ave
Piqua, OH
(937) 773-8441
| Willowbrook Hunt Club
8415 Looney Rd
Piqua, OH
(937) 773-1871
| Fishing Place
915 Clark Ave
Piqua, OH
(937) 773-3452
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hide-A-Way Hills Club Inc
Route 1
Bremen, OH
(614) 837-3866
| Hide-A-Way Hills: Lodge
Bremen, OH
(740) 569-4136
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| 4401 Ft. Loramie Swanders Road,Minster, Ohio 45865-9311 |
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