Shawnee State Park has miles of trails, lakes and campgrounds that welcome visitors all over the Midwest. Choose this secluded location in southern Ohio for your next family vacation, where you can stay overnight at the lodge, cabin or campground. Here is the ultimate guide with tips, pictures and recommendations for families, kids and dogs in the Shawnee State Forest. Let us help you plan where to stay, eat and hike, as well as, fun things to do in the area during your family vacation. Enjoy horse backing riding, kayaking and swimming at this lesser known Ohio state park, only 2 hours from major cities of Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati.