Frequently Asked Questions

Cincinnati, OH is the nearest major city/airport. Driving time is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes/95 miles. Columbus, OH is the next nearest major city/airport. Driving time is approximately 2 hours 50 minutes/112 miles.

4404B State Route 125

Portsmouth, OH 45663

N38°29.01, W83°48.76

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center is open year-round.

The elevation is 760 feet above sea level.

Winter days are chilly with temperatures ranging from 15° - 30°F. Evenings are much colder staying in the single digits and teens, rarely ever dropping below 0°F. Winter snow and ice storms are common. The early spring months are similar to winter with the same likelihood of storms. The late spring temperatures rise to the 70°F's during the day, and evening temperatures drop to approximately 30° - 45°F.

The summer months bring long, hot days averaging 85°F, which is ideal weather to experience the many activities at Shawnee Lodge. Enjoy an evening stroll where pleasant temperatures reside in the 60°F's.

Fall brings a burst of brilliant color, and the early months are comfortably crisp with the day temperatures ranging from 60° - 70°F and evenings in the 50°F.

Cell phone service is available for most providers; however, we can't guarantee the signal strength.

We offer high-speed Internet and email access along with package shipping, copy and facsimile services. Upon check-in, please visit the front desk for the location of our business services.

Group gatherings of any kind are a natural choice for Shawnee Conference Center. The conference area has a variety of meeting/banquet rooms divisible into various breakout configurations. Our staff is experienced and available to assist you in planning a unique day.

For additional information, visit our Groups & Weddings page.

Shawnee State Park Lodge offers five accessible lodge rooms (one with a roll-in shower) and three accessible cabins.

Check-in time for a Lodge room is 4:00pm; Check-out is at 11:00am.

Cabin check-in is at 4:00pm; Check-out is at 10:00am.

The minimum age for reserving and/or checking in to any of our accommodations is 21 years old. A valid government-issued identification is required.

Although we try to accommodate your requests for an early check-in, it's not always possible, depending on how full the lodge or cabins were the night before and how quickly our guests check out in the morning. Our reservation center will be happy to note a request for early check-in on your reservation; however, we cannot guarantee such requests. It's a good idea to call the lodge the evening before or the morning of your arrival to see if they can give you an idea of how early you can check in.

We're glad you want to linger at our parks for a while, but we can't always allow you to linger in your room! As long as the lodge is not sold out and we do not need your room, an extra hour for check-out is allowed. We do ask you to be considerate of guests checking in behind you who don't want to wait for their room to be ready. Please check with the front desk the morning of your departure to see if a late check-out is possible.

There is no park entrance fees to enter Shawnee State Park.

We offer reservations up to 12 months in advance of arrival.

Our current tax rate is 7.25% sales tax, a 5% bed tax, and a 3% beautification fee.

In partnership with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Hotel and Resort Management, Inc. will assess a three percent beautification fee on all purchases at the lodge.

The monies collected are designated to be used for the continual improvement of the overall lodge and cabin accommodations, and recreation amenities only.

Please note that our lodge, in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, provides a smoke-free environment to park guests. We ask that this non-smoking policy be observed in all public areas, including the dining room. We thank you for your cooperation.

The lodge is a liquor permit holder, and in accordance with the Ohio Liquor Laws, alcoholic beverages purchased off premises are not permitted. Again, we thank you for your cooperation

We do not offer a waitlist for reservations.

Cancellations do occur; however, they can occur at random with limited success in obtaining the dates and accommodations desired. If your first choice is not available, rather than scheduling your vacation around the possibility of a cancellation, we suggest checking alternate dates instead.

Cooking is not allowed in our guest rooms; however, we do allow cooking in our cabins which come with fully-equipped kitchens.

We do offer high-speed wireless Internet.

Shawnee offers select cabins that are designated "pet friendly." Pet-friendly cabins can be booked online. Pets are not permitted in any cabins or lodge rooms not designated as "pet friendly." All assistance dogs for visually or hearing-impaired or orthopedically challenged individuals are permitted in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

Reservations are not required, but we highly recommend them to ensure your dining pleasure.

To make your reservation today, please contact 740.858.6621.

Our indoor pool is open from 7:00am until 11:00pm daily. The outdoor pool is open noon to 8:00pm, daily.

Room and cabin reservations may be modified or canceled up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to your arrival; after that date, the deposit is non-refundable. If you wish to modify or cancel your reservation, please visit our online booking engine or contact our reservations office directly at 1-800-AT-A-PARK. Please note that if you are eligible for a refund, it may take up to 10 business days to process.

Working for a state park can be an excellent experience for people of all ages. Please feel free to visit our employment page for more information about the variety of jobs we offer.