Strouds Run State Park is a gem, just a few miles from the City of Athens in southeastern Ohio…read more Lots of great trails around the lake and above on the many ridges throughout the park. Fairly large campground with spots that aren't too close together. Beach is typically dragged each morning in the summer and canoes, kayaks, and even motorized pontoon boats for rent. The motorized pontoon is blasphemy for those of us who have been going to the park since the 1970s, but they aren't so many that it is too loud or disruptive. There is one short trail that is accessible for all and there is a mix of pit and flush toilet facilities. There is no life guard at the beach but there is a safe and sizable enclosed playground for young ones.

Pretty spot for a day in nature. They have a nice playground, boat launch, and plenty of bench's…read moreoverlooking water. They do have bathrooms too!

Nice day out on the lake. I'd recommend using them. I…read morefound there communication to be lacking, but otherwise we had a good experience.

Very friendly staff & clean boats. We rented a 5 person pontoon for 3 hrs & was concerned it would…read morebe too long but it was the perfect amount of time to go the entire length of the lake & stop along the way to fish. If you don't plan to fish or swim, 2 hrs is plenty.

We rented a houseboat from the marina. They took the boat out for us and brought it back into the…read moremarina. The marina was very clean and staff friendly. We rented a houseboat from 5/14-17, there were 4 of us. I have a lot of experience with VRBO type rentals. The houseboat was in good working order, had all the amenities dishes, toaster, TV, Vcr, 2 staterooms with double bed, two additional berths with double beds and the couch pulls out to a double bed. The boat was pretty simple to operate. Cell Service we had service in two of closest coves to the marina , AT&T no Verizon. We didn't have any complainants .. other then poor weather. You just have to have reasonable expectations. This is glorified camping on the water. We had a great time three generations of boys getting together to do a little fishing while we ate good, played some cards, watched a couple of movies, explored the lake. Cons: The lake is allegedly dry, but it seems to be one of those don't ask don't tell type things. Tips: Bring some work gloves when you are tying the boat to shore there are a few sticker bushes etc, bring a small hatchet same issue to use when tying the boat off. I would also have a pair of jeans for the same purpose. next year we will probably bring a small dingy to pull behind to do a little fishing from.

The staff was incredibly rude used fowl language in front of our children ,the kid docking us was…read morevery hostile. The grill wasn't clean on the boat, the bathroom didn't work properly and the engine didn't want to start while we were in the middle of the lake. while explaining this we only got accused for everything that was wrong and I haven't even got to the part where my child got cut because they have sharp metal that had not been taken care of as well as dry rotted seats full of stager and molded water.

The Sales and Service team at Buckeye Lake Marina has gone out of their way in servicing our boat…read more This is the second boat we have purchased through Buckeye Lake Marina and would recommend them to anyone on the lake. The customer service from top down is great.

Absolutely rude and nasty customer service. Will never call in again or recommend buckeye lake…read moremarina to anyone. Called fishers right after and the service was wonderful. Even though they don't work on the brand of motor I had they walked me through steps to try and find the issue. Would recommend fishers 100x over

Really great time all of the staff was super friendly and hospitable and gave us enough knowledge…read moreto feel confident to handle everything so a great time definitely recommend to see some really nice nature!

The staff and owner here were awesome! They made sure my family, including my dad who has…read moredisability, enjoyed an equal and amazing experience canoeing/kayaking down the river. Would highly recommend!

If I could give six stars I would. We rented a pontoon boat yesterday to take a mobility…read morechallenged loved one out for a cruise and a picnic. Every single member of the staff went out of their way to help us get her on board and off and to make sure we had a great experience. They have a large selection of pontoons of various sizes, including some with a walkable rooftop with a water slide. Too much fun!!!

We looked forward to renting a pontoon boat and were thankful for a beautiful day. Walking up to…read morethis establishment it was obvious the signage about distance and masks being worn by employees was not being taken seriously. We watched how the boat was cleaned before we got on and it was quick sprays and wipe downs. The steering wheel was not cleaned, disgusting. Thankfully we had anticipated the lack of cleaning and packed our own wipes and cleaning supplies. However, they need to step it up for the safety of their customers and staff. We would consider renting again as we are in the area frequently but hope that they will consider new practices and measures. Addition: being handed the life jackets with no additional cost is great. However, again watching the staff the jackets were not sanitized or cleaned after. Not cool.

When most people think of Hoover Dam/Reseviotr, they think of the area along Sunbury Road. This…read moreis, however, an often overlooked area BELOW the dam. This area can be accessed from Sunbury Road (near the dam) or from Central College Rd. When entering from Central College Road, there is a nice parking area and a picnic shelter. The recreation area below the dam is spacious and allows for a variety of recreational activities.

The Hoover Dam is very nice and clean. The path is well taken care of and easy to maneuver. I…read morerecommend checking it out.

This is absolutely gorgeous lake and great place to fish, hike and kayak. There is plenty of…read moreparking areas along the lake edge and lot areas. The area is FREE to use. The lake is stocked by WV DNR. A Fishing license is required. There is plenty of parking near the Mill Creek where you can slso fish and put in your kayaks to go along the Mill Creek Water Trail No camping is allowed There are also marked hiking trails. No grills available and no picnic tables. There is a dock. You can put in row boats and kayak in lake but nothing with a motor.

We continuously go to alum creek, the last two times we've went out our boat has had problems…read morestarting while we were on the lake, and Rob, one of the owners has personally came out both times to assist us, diagnose the problem, and help us get it started. Great lake and great people!

Outdated online prices and weekend 3-hour minimum squeeze renters…read more The lake is beautiful, but the pricing tactics here are completely misleading.Their website lists the small fishing boat at a lower rate.When you get to the counter, the actual price is $65/hour for the absolute cheapest boat available.To make it worse, they squeeze weekend renters by forcing a strict 3-hour minimum rental. It drops to 2 hours on weekdays when fewer people are around. They also require a massive temporary card hold upfront. Even after the deposit was refunded our final actual rental total came to $140 with a military discount once gas and fees were added. Splitting that down the middle meant it still cost me $70 out of pocket for my half just to ride in the most basic aluminum boat available. Renters without a discount can expect to pay even more. Forcing an unnecessary third hour means paying for extra time you don't even want or need. Expecting small kids to go 3 hours without a restroom break is completely unrealistic. If you head back early the marina just pockets the cash for time you couldn't use. This feels like a rigid money grab designed to exploit weekend crowds who have no choice but to pay up. To be fair, the counter staff & dock crew was very nice and helpful, but they don't make the rules. We love the lake, but we will not rent here again.

Elk Fork Lake is located out Gay Road off Route 33 from Ripley, WV. It's a beautiful lake that is…read moreman made for fishing and boating. Free to use!! Great parking area to enjoy the lake for fishing! There are a lot of trees in the water so no fash speed boats allowed in this lake, but trowling motors allowed and perfect for kayaks. There is no bathroom facilities and no picnic tables. No playground or even trash cans.