EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.
COLUMBUS – This Thanksgiving, skip the hours in the kitchen and savor a festive meal with breathtaking views of Ohio’s award-winning state parks.
Ohio’s state park lodges will take care of the cooking and cleanup, giving you more time to relax, explore, and enjoy the season with loved ones.
On Thursday, Nov. 27, reserve your spot at one of our lodges for a Thanksgiving feast you’ll remember. After your meal, take a leisurely walk through scenic landscapes or join holiday weekend activities. It’s the perfect mix of family time, delicious food, and nature.
Thanksgiving buffets & dining options by Location:
Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 4 p.m. (Last seating at 3:30 p.m.)
Reservations required by Wednesday, November 19: 740-767-1210
Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 740-869-6311
The Lodge at Geneva
Thanksgiving Meal by Horizons Restaurant: Nov. 27, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Reservations: 440-466-7100 ext. 2
Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 513-664-3527
Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations: 740-267-0741
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: November 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: 419-836-1466 x 2
Seating times available at 10 a.m. currently. Walk-ins will be accepted in the Ice Breaker Lounge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 419-938-5411
Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 440-564-9144
Thanksgiving To-Go: Order by Sunday, Nov. 23 for pick-up on Wednesday, November 26.
Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: November 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 1-800-282-7275
Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Buffet: Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Reservations: 740-858-6621
Ohio State Parks and the Great Ohio Lodges are also planning more events for the winter season. Be sure to check the ODNR events calendar for more information about Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and other winter festivities.
For overnight accommodations at any of Ohio’s state park lodges, contact 1-800-282-7275 or visit greatohiolodges.com. To make reservations at the Lodge at Geneva, call (866) 806-8066 or visit thelodgeatgeneva.com.
Recognized as the No. 1 state park system in America with the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft provides exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing outstanding customer service, education, and conservation of Ohio’s 76 state parks and waterways.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.