Wow! This hike is great! So inviting and lovely! The tree roots and rocks along the path can…read moretrip you a bit but of course well worth it! I would love to get a cabin or camp here and will definitely be back to do some creekin' the water was clear and beautiful

I had not visited Shawnee State Park since I was a teenager. The last time was with my aunt for a…read morefamily cookout. I remember we hung out at a picnic table by the creek near the campsite. On this visit my sister and I came to check out the trails. A helpful park employee pointed me to Lampblack Trail. It was less than a mile long and on the easy to medium difficulty range. We had the trail to ourselves. The trails were wide and well-maintained. We were surrounded by a beautiful forest with thousands of trees and lots of singing birds. We stopped by the lodge to use the restroom. The restroom was super duper clean. I'm so glad we went inside as it was so nice with a lovely view overlooking the pool, lake and rolling hills. We spent nearly 15 minutes checking out the dacor and view. I overheard a guest scheduling a reservation for the pool. After our hike we drove through the park. We started with the cabins. They look as though they have been remodeled recently and I want to plan a trip to come back and stay for a few nights. They are pet friendly which is great. Each cabin had a fire pit and grill. We also passed a playground, camp ground, lake beach, boat dock and dam. Shawnee State Park offers so many outdoor adventures. If you are looking for some family fun or a quiet getaway this is your spot!