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| General | Land, acres | 3500 | | | Water, acres | 1400 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | 2 | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Picnic Shelters, # | 3 | | | Swimming Beach, feet | 350 | | | Beach Concession | yes | | | Nature Center | yes | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boat Rental | yes | | | Boating Limits | 10 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 5 | | Camping | Primative, # | 21 | | | Electric Sites, # | 352 | | | Full Hookup Sites, # | yes | | | Pets Permitted | yes | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Dumpstation | yes | | | Showers | yes | | | Camp Commissary | yes | | | Campground Beach | yes | | | Rent-A-Yurt, # | 4 | | Winter | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Ice Boating | yes | | | Ice Skating | yes | | | Ice Fishing | yes | | Accommodations | Family Cottages, # | 60 |
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| State Park Overview: |
 | In a setting that highlights the mystery of an old swamp forest and the excitement of a water recreation area, Pymatuning State Park invites outdoor lovers of all ages to enjoy a relaxing lakeside vacation experience. In addition to being one of the finest walleye and muskellunge lakes in the country, Pymatuning offers excellent camping, swimming and boating opportunities as well. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Northeastern Ohio's "snow belt" region is the setting for spacious Pymatuning State Park. Located on the western shore of Pymatuning Reservoir, the park provides a wide variety of facilities for those who enjoy outdoor recreation.
The countryside around Pymatuning State Park was shaped by the action of the glaciers that covered the area more than 14,000 years ago. As the last ice melted away, a rolling terrain dotted with dozens of kettle lakes was revealed. Gradually, a great swamp forest developed, punctuated by bogs and wetlands and supporting stands of towering white pines. The rich wetland habitat was home to a great number of wild animals including bears and wolves. It was this abundance of resources that attracted Indians to the area; the word Pymatuning is taken from an Indian term translated as "the crooked-mouthed man's dwelling place."
The remaining ponds and marshes are a good food source for many types of animals, including the magnificent bald eagle. Several pairs of eagles nest on the Pennsylvania side of the reservoir, and a patient observer may spot one of these rare birds of prey in flight. In addition to eagles, the reservoir serves as a resting spot for numerous migrating waterfowl. |
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COULD RATE THE PARK GREAT OR EXCELLENT EXCEPT THE BATHROOMS ON THE OHIO SIDE ARE VERY BAD AND NEED UPDATING (I AM BEING POLITE) WAKE UP OHIO
Written by OHIO RTN
27-Jul-2008
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my favorite
I agree that its time for bathroom upgrade but still my favorite campground
(name not given)
17-Sep-2008
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| Camping: |
| Campers will find the large modern campground suitable for tents and trailer camping. Electric service is provided to most campsites. Heated showerhouses, flush toilets, laundry facilities and a nearby camp commissary are provided. Certain sites may be rented for the entire season. A small beach for campers is near the center of the campground. |
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| Trails: |
| Several miles of well marked trails have been developed to give the nature enthusiast an opportunity to enjoy the area's abundant wild animal and plant life. |
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| Picnicking: |
| Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in many secluded and scenic areas along the lakeshore. Three picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Boating: |
| Five boat-launch ramps are situated around this 14,000 acre lake for convenient access. In addition, there are a number of boat rental concessions around the lake. A ten horsepower motor limit is in effect. |
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| Swimming: |
| An excellent swimming beach is located just south of the causeway. Facilities include a bathhouse, showers, and a snack bar. A small public beach is in the cottage area also. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Pymatuning is known for its fine walleye fishing and has the reputation of being one of the best fishing lakes in the state. Anglers will also find good catches of crappie, black bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Either an Ohio or Pennsylvania fishing license is required for boat fishing while bank fishing requires a license from the applicable state. Hunting is permitted in designated areas only. |
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| History of the Area: |
| Settlement of the area by white immigrants from the east was slow to occur. The vast Pymatuning swamp and nearly impenetrable forest made travel difficult. The earliest Europeans to reside here were trappers in search of valuable beaver pelts. Later, the lush forest attracted lumbermen who especially prized the strong, straight trunks of the white pines that were used to construct masts for sailing ships. As more and more settlers came into northern Ohio, much of the wilderness character of the Pymatuning region was lost. Remnants of the original swamp still remain today, coaxing the modern day naturalist to explore this unique habitat.
In 1933, the dam which impounded Pymatuning Reservoir was constructed to regulate the flow of the Shenango and Beaver rivers. Land on the western shore of the reservoir was acquired by the state of Ohio in 1935, and in 1950 the Division of Parks and Recreation began developing Pymatuning State Park. |
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| Area Attractions: |
| The Grand River, a state wild and scenic river managed by the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, is found north of the park off St. Rt. 322 and St. Rt. 6.
Within easy driving distance just across the Pennsylvania border, the Pennsylvania Fish Commission operates a fish hatchery and visitors' center near the town of Linesville. Not far from the hatchery is a waterfowl museum with displays featuring native waterfowl and a viewing area that allows visitors to observe the nests of the bald eagles residing there. Pennsylvania's Pymatuning State Park also invites visitors to enjoy its facilities on the eastern shore of the reservoir.
Do not forget to stop at the Pymatuning Spillway, famous as the place where "the ducks walk on the fish!" Each year, thousands of visitors stop to feed bread to the ducks and carp which crowd together in such numbers that the ducks stand on the carp to catch a tasty morsel. |
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Pymatuning Valley Resort
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| 6260 Pymatuning Lake Rd, Andover, Ohio 44003-1000 |
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