Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Atwood Lake, located in eastern Ohio, features several recreational and scenic opportunities. Fall road trips, water sports and other outdoor activities abound. The lake, managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, was constructed in the 1930's for flood reduction. It spans Tuscarawus and Carroll counties.
Atwood Lake Park has more than 500 campsites with full hookups, electrical service and primitive lots available for rentals daily, monthly and through the seven-month season. Or rent a cabin for two nights, for the week or during the off season. Swim at the sandy beach, watch the many sail and speed boats traverse the lake. Attend a program at the park's activity center or take part in the Alive Christian Music Festival held in June, or the Atwood Fall Festival held in October. The park has laundry facilities and a camp store.
Atwood Lake Park
9298 Atwood Lake Road
Mineral City, OH 44656
330-343-6780
Mwcd.org/places/parks/atwood-lake-park
Take a drive to the world's largest Amish community, located south of Atwood Lake at Millersburg, Berlin and Walnut Creek. Sustain yourself with homemade Amish cheese, baked goods, roasted chicken and more at one of the area's many Amish-operated dining establishments. Then peruse shops that feature Amish-made wares such as furniture, quilts and pottery. Cruise the country roads during spring, when plants are in bloom, or when fall colors are at their peak.
Visitamishcountry.com
Make a reservation at Atwood Lake The Lodge Grill and experience fine dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner in eastern Ohio. The Lodge offers appetizers such as steamed mussels, and entrees such as traditional steaks and pastas. Breakfast buffets are offered every Saturday and Sunday. Lakeview Lounge, also at the resort, offers more casual food with alcoholic beverages, while the Chalet features family-friendly offerings like burgers and fries.
Atwood Lake Resort
2650 Lodge Road
Sherrodsville, OH 44675
888-819-8042
Atwoodlakeresort.com
Golf at Atwood Lake Resort's lighted 9-hole, par-3 course that accommodates beginners and experienced players alike, or hit the more challenging 18-hole course or the lighted driving range. Amish Country also has many golf courses, such as the 18-hole Fire Ridge Golf Course in Holmes County, and Black Diamond Golf Course, an 18-hole championship with 150-foot elevations and several water hazards.
Atwood Lake Resort
2650 Lodge Road
Sherrodsville, OH 44675
888-819-8042
Fire Ridge Golf Course
1001 E. Jackson St.
Millersburg, OH 44654
330-674-3921
Fireridgegolf.com
Black Diamond Golf Course
2500 Township Road 103
Millersburg, OH 44654
330-674-6110
Blackdiamondgolfcourse.com