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Date: 2004-06-11 08:27:00.0
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Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommendation: Highly
I cannot possibly camp anywhere else but Cowan Lake. I have been going there since I was 2 weeks old. And I have gone every year (sometimes twice) for the past 17-18 years of my life.
As soon as you arrive you are greeted by friendly staff, rangers, and VIPs. You feel immediately comfortable in the shaded campsites and become taken by the hospitality given by fellow campers. My biggest recommendation for future "Cowan Lakers" is arrive at the campgrounds early in the week to get the best sites possible. And don't be afraid to bring a pet. They'll love it just as much as you. Getting tired of hot dogs and hamburgers? Just go into town and eat an amazing dinner at Golden Nugget, or grab a deli lunch at the many convient stores 10-20 minutes out of the park. Hiking is another big deal about Cowan Lake. They have some of the best trails. And are perfect all times of day. For safety reasons, only go on night hikes when offered by rangers. My favorite trail is the Lakeview. I love going to the special area where there is a lily pad pond at just the right moment during sunset (*cuhem* can you say romantic?). And if you go the right way, you come out at the ampitheater where you can ctach a flick. Cowan lake is just THE BEST campground in southwestern Ohio. Please, go and explore...
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Date: 2004-01-01 23:45:00.0
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Number of People Encountered: 50+ ppl
Recommendation: Highly
MY FAMILY AND I SPEND EVERY SUMMER CAMPING AT COWAN LAKE IT IS BEAUTIFUL,AND WE NEVER RUN OUT OF THINGS TO DO.I HIGHLEY SUGGEST, THE JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM WITH DICK UNGER. HE HAS TAUGHT MY DAUGHTER A GREAT DEAL OVER THE YEARS .THE NIGHT HIKE IS GREAT,THE ICE CREAM AND THE TEXAS T'S AT THE COMMINSARYARE ALSO WORTH THE TRIP. IT IS SO RELAXING TO LAY ON THE PRIVATE CAMPING BEACH AND WATCH THE SAIL BOATS GO BY.WE ENJOY CANOEING AND KAYAKING THROUGH THE LOTUS PATCH AND SEEING THE LARGE WHITE HERON'S FISHING ON THE BANK. IT IS A VERY FAMILY ORIENTED CAMPPGROUND. THE RANGERS ARE ALWAYS VISABLE AND KEEP THINGS RUNNING SMOOTH.A LOCAL FAVOITE IS SHARRODDS CAPRICORN INN WEAR YOU CAN GET THE ROD BURGER (HUGE) AND CHEAP..THE COOK SINGS WHILE YOU EAT THIS PLACE IS ABOUT 5 MINUTES FROM THE CAMPGROUND.BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE 6 MONTHES IN ADVANCE TO GET A GOOD CAMPING SPOT P.S. ASK FOR THE CULDESAC .
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