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Attractions
- Located six miles east of Bellefontaine on S.R. 540, Zane
Caverns feature illuminated two-level caves • The
caves are known for the formation of "cave pearls"
•
There
is a fee for admission
- Ohio Caverns,
three miles east of West Liberty on State Route 245,
is the largest of all Ohio caves • Exquisite crystal-white
stalactite/stalagmite formations are found in great profusion
and artistic settings • There is a fee for admission
- Mad River Mountain ski
area is located five miles east of Bellefontaine on US
33
- Horse rentals are available at Marmon
Valley Farms on US 33
- Piatt Castles,
Mac-A-Cheek and Mac-O-Chee, are located near West
Liberty on State Route 245 • Built by the Piatt
family after the Civil War, the houses are noted for
their architecture, furnishings and collection of Indian
relics
Boating
- The 5,800-acre lake offers unlimited horsepower boating
and features four boat ramps and boat docks for rental.
- Skiing is popular in the open zone area.
- Indian Lake State Park is the only State Park Lake
with a designated “Canoe Trail” and also
rents canoes.
- Indian Lake is the only inland lake in Ohio with lighted
buoys for night navigation.
Hunting and Fishing
- Largemouth bass, saugeye, white bass, crappie, bluegill, walleye, yellow perch and catfish are plentiful here.
- Hunting is permitted in designated areas only.
- A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required.
Trails
- The Cherokee Trail, a 3-mile easy walk through brushy
habitat, is located west of the State Park campgrounds.
- The Pew Island Trail, a 1-mile path, encircles Pew Island.
- Access is available to Pew Island from a causeway.
- This trail affords a spectacular view of Indian Lake.
- A paved bikeway is located on the West Bank between
Old Field Beach and Lakeview Harbor. The bikeway is 3 miles
long.
- Walkers and joggers are welcome to use the bikeway.
Swimming & Picnicking
- 2 public beaches, Old Field Beach and Fox Island Beach,
invite swimmers to relax in the cool waters of Indian Lake.
- 4 designated boat/swim areas
- Picnickers at the beach may choose from a number of
shaded areas equipped with tables and grills
- 5 shelters are reservable, call the park office for
details
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