Cottages

Cowan Lake State Park

Cowan Lake Cottages

FOR COTTAGE RESERVATIONS
CALL 1-866-644-6727, OR GO TO
http://www.ohiostateparks.org/
Reservations for cottages can be made 1 year prior to the date of arrival
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Campground Map Park Map

Cottages

Cowan Lake offers 27 fully equipped cottages that must be reserved through the reservation center with the exception of cottage #1. Cottage #1 is a walk-in cottage and is available on a first come first serve basis only. All the cottages have two bedrooms, bathroom with a stand up shower, living room, screened in back porch, charcoal grill, and a fully equipped kitchen that includes: coffee maker, refrigerator, oven and stove, microwave, pots and pans, cooking utensils, eating utensils, plates, bowls, glassware and coffee mugs. All linens are provided and exchanges are made for 7-night rentals only. For the months of June, July, and August there is a 3-night minimum rental for all cottages.

Check-in: 4:00pm

Check-out: 11:00am

Basic (Non-Pet) Cottages Pictures

Basic cottages include cottage #5-16, and #19-27. These cottages can sleep up to five with a queen bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the second bedroom. There is also a twin size rollaway bed provided. Cottage #8 and #19-25 all have views of the lake from the screened in porch. Pets are not permitted in these cottages.

Price

In Season Rate:	Daily	Weekly (7-Night Rental)	Holidays
April 1st - October 31st	$95.00	$615.00	+$10.00/day

Off Season Rate:	Sun-Thurs	Fri-Sat	Holidays
November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012	$75.00/day	$85.00/day	+$10.00/day

Basic Pet Cottages Pictures

Basic pet cottages include #1-4. These cottages can sleep up to five people with a queen bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the second bedroom. There is also a twin size rollaway bed provided. Cottage #1 is a walk-in cottage and is available on a first come first serve basis only. Pets are permitted in these cottages.

Price

In Season Rate:	Daily	Weekly (7-Night Rental)	Holidays
April 1st - October 31st	$100.00	$650.00	+$10.00/day

Off Season Rate:	Sun-Thurs	Fri-Sat	Holidays
November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012	$80.00/day	$90.00/day	+$10.00/day

Preferred Cottages Pictures

Preferred cottages include #17-18. These cottages can sleep up to six people with a queen bed in one bedroom and a bunk bed with a twin size mattress on the top bunk and a full size mattress on the bottom bunk. There is also a twin size rollaway bed provided. In addition to the basic cottages, the preferred cottages also include: gas grill, wood deck, and a gas fireplace (only available during the off season). Pets are not permitted in these cottages.

Price

In Season Rate:	Daily	Weekly (7-Night Rental)	Holidays
April 1st - October 31st	$115.00	$745.00	+$10.00/day

Off Season Rate:	Sun-Thurs	Fri-Sat	Holidays
November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012	$95.00/day	$105.00/day	+$10.00/day

Other Campground Amenities

Picnic Shelter
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Campground Beach
Hiking Trails
Boat Launch Ramp
Playgrounds
Putt-Putt Golf
Horseshoes
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Commissary

Commissary (Open May thru October)

Food View Menu

Ice Cream

Bike Rentals

Bait

Ice

Firewood

Straw

Putt-Putt Rental

Souvenirs

Camping Supplies

*For more information about cottages, contact the Park Office, M-F 8:00-5:00pm at 937-382-1096, or the Camp Office (during the summer season) at 937-383-3751

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Cowan Lake Cottage General Information

Family Camping

You must be 18 years of age or older to register for a cottage. Each person who registers for a cottage is responsible for the cottage occupants and ensuirng all rules and regulations are observed.

Registration, Renewals and Check-out

Cottage #1 is a walk-in cottage and is available on a first come first serve basis. Please register at the camp office. All other cottages are by reservation only. Check-in is 4:00pm and Check-out is 11:00am. Please contact our reservation center at 1-866-644-6727 or make reservations online at www.ohiostateparks.org.

Visitors

Camp visiting hours are 6am to 10pm. Quiet hours are from 10pm through 6am. Radios, televisions, stereos and voices must be kept down to a minimum as not to disturb others. Visitors must obtain a visitor's permit from the camp office. Fees will be charged for vehicles exceeding the limits listed in "General Rules and Regulations." Car Passes are $3.00 from Memorial Day through Labor Day and $5.00 during Fall Campout.

Pets

A maximum of two pets are permitted in cottages #1-4. Pets are restricted to the Cottage area and Pet Loops. They must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length and must be under control at all times. ABSOLUTELY no pets allowed in the non-pet camping areas or the beach areas. Proof of rabies shots and physical description of the animals are required at time of campsite registration.

General Rules and Regulations

Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in camp areas.
Fires are allowed only in stoves, grills or fire rings.
DO NOT MOVE FIRE RINGS.
Fire rings are located across from cottage #12, across from cottage #21, across from cottage #23, beside cottage #27, and between cottages #8 & 9.
Collecting firewood or cutting trees is prohibited.
Ride bicycles only on paved surfaces or designated trails.
Protect our trees. Do not tie clothes lines, tent lines, pet lines, or lanterns to trees.
Use boat launch ramps only for launching or loading.
Two motor vehicles may be parked at the cottage, on the parking pad, for daily transportation use. All other vehicles must be parked in the visitors parking lots located at the park office, beach camp lot, and middle lot at the nature center.
Shower house parking facilities, including the wheelchair accessible spaces, are to be used for those using either the restroom, laundry or shower facility ONLY. No long-term parking at the shower houses.

All motorized vehicles must be parked on the pavement.
Utility trailer and empty boat trailers are permitted in the grass area.
Bicycles must display lighting as prescribed by the Ohio Revised Code 4511.56 to be operated 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise.
All speed limits must be obeyed. Ten mph limit in the cabin and camping area. Twenty mph limit on the main road from the check-in station to the camp beach.
Mopeds, mini-bikes and trail bikes are not permitted on the park roads without proper licensing and required safety equipment. Off road bicycles use is only permitted on the Mountain Bike Trail.
Moped operators must have either a valid driver's license or a valid motorized bicycle license. No person under 14 years of age may operate a motorized bicycle on Ohio State Parks property. Helmet and eye protection are required.
Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED except in the confines of a cabin, tent, trailer or motor home.
Swimming hours are from sunrise to sunset. Swimming is permitted at the main beach, the camp beach, and at the designated cove swimming area ONLY.
Children under the age of six years old should be accompanied by a parent at all playground equipment.