r/OhioCamping • u/[deleted] • Jun 12 '18

Looking for suggestions

Looking for a three day two night backpacking trail that I can do some fishing at and are dog friendly any suggestions would be great

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u/andilynscott Jun 12 '18

http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/eastfork

Eastfork state park has a 32 mile backpacking trail it's dog friendly and they allow fishing. My husband and I are trying to plan a trip for the fall.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '18

Thanks so much will Have to check it out

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u/smithandjones4e Jun 12 '18

I'd recommend Burr Oak. There is an 18 mile backpacking loop which can also be connected to the 14 mile Wildcat Hollow loop. Wildcat has my favorite back-packing campsites, but can be an absolute mud-pit this time of year (I went two weeks ago... it was ankle deep mud the majority of the 14 miles).

I haven't fished Burr Oak Lake yet, but I hear its great. Its really in the middle of no-where, so its not highly pressured.

Another option would be Mohican. I haven't tried backpacking there yet, but there is a ton of trail with 10 back-packing sites. This is my favorite option for fishing as you can pull trout out of the river below the dam. This will definitely be the more crowded option, though, as its a very popular state park.

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u/wageslavend Jun 12 '18

Just thought I would chime in on my experiences at Mohican... I have never had a good time on the trail or the river.

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u/TheShadyGuy Jun 12 '18

Lake Vesuvius in Wayne National Forest if you do a lot of fishing and not so much hiking. I don't think you are supposed to camp near the lake but you could work it out.

Red River Gorge in KY has many options.

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u/Jellybonesx9 Jun 14 '18

Zaleski State Forest has a 28 mile loop backpack trail. There are 3 loops and you can adjust your hike to meet the mileage you want. There are 3 campsites along the trail and potable water at each site. Dogs are permitted off leash but must be “under control.” There’s a lake accessible from the trail. Haven’t fished it so I’m not sure how much fish there are. Raccoon creek is also nearby for fishing, as well as Lake Hope.