A.W. Marion State Park

10/10/2026

The light of day is getting shorter and so are the hours of operation for the Marina. We are open on Saturdays from 11am - 6pm and on Sundays from 12pm - 5pm through October 18. Be sure to stop in to get bait while you can!

10/06/2026

Be sure to look up when visiting your Ohio State Parks to see the changing colors of the trees!

10/01/2026

You're invited for a special tribute for one of our fallen Natural Resources Officers.

Join us on Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. as we honor the life, service, and lasting legacy of Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore at the Jason Lagore Memorial Dog Park in Caesar Creek State Park.

This special dedication will bring together Jason’s family, friends, fellow officers, ODNR representatives, Friends of Ohio K9 supporters, project partners, and community members who helped make this memorial possible.

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to explore the memorial plaza and dog park, walk the trails, visit the dog beach, and meet Natural Resources Officers.

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate a legacy of service that will continue to inspire future generations.

📍 Caesar Creek State Park
8570 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Friends of Ohio K9, Inc.
Ohio, The Heart of it All

09/30/2026

Many memories are made at Ohio State Parks. We'd love to see yours. Share your favorites in the comment section below and tag the park you visited!

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day! Dolly has a special connection to our state parks through the Storybook Trails, which feature books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Find a Storybook Trail near you!

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall! 🍂

Unfortunately, today isn’t going well for park visitors due to the recent rainfall. The lake is higher than normal and will take us several days to clean up as the water recedes. The boat ramp, boat dock, fishing pier, and hiking trails are flooded. Please be patient with us as staff work on cleaning up debris.

09/16/2026

Calling all photographers! Here's your chance to snap the perfect photo of any mammal and enter the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest.

🦨 Mammals are the theme of the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest! 😍
🔗 https://ow.ly/GZSv50ZFgal
The 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the subject of the 2027 stamp is open until September 15, 2026. Mammals are the theme of this year’s contest.
Each year, the legacy stamp showcases a photograph of Ohio’s native wildlife species, selected through a contest and judged on the photo’s originality, composition, technical excellence, and overall beauty. This year’s photo contest is open through September 15 for Ohio residents aged 18 and older. Submitted photos should contain a mammal other than white-tailed deer and be taken in Ohio.
The winner of the legacy stamp photo contest will be announced this fall, and the stamp featuring that photograph will go on sale in March of 2027.

09/07/2026

The fall hours for this season are as follows:

🏕️ Campground Office: Friday and Saturday 9am - 4pm.

🎣 Marina: Saturday 11am - 6pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm.

09/04/2026

Share in the comment section below any wildlife you encounter today!

09/01/2026

Did you know that today is the beginning of fall hunting in Ohio?

https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/september-1-marks-beginning-of-ohios-fall-hunting-seasons