Pictured above is an aerial view of Mohican Lodge, which overlooks Pleasant Hill Lake. Credit: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

PERRYSVILLE – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to skip the cooking and enjoy a holiday meal at one of the State Parks Lodges surrounded by stunning park scenery.

Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, enjoy more time relaxing, exploring, and making memories with family and friends.

Locally, that option exists at Mohican Lodge & Conference Center near Perrysville. Mohican will offer Easter Lunch Specials on Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To make a reservation, call 419-938-6815, ext. 320.

Reserve your spot for Sunday, April 5 at one of our lodges for a festive Easter meal you’ll savor.

After dining, head outside for a spring stroll, take in the views, or join weekend park activities. It’s the perfect way to combine great food, quality time, and the beauty of Ohio’s outdoors.

If you’re traveling, there are numerous options around Ohio.

Easter Buffets and dining options:

  • Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Dinner Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-767-1210
  • Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-869-6311
  • The Lodge at Geneva
    • Easter Brunch Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Easter Dinner Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Reservations: 440-466-7100 ext. 2
  • Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Brunch
      • Sunday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-270-6100 ext. 2
  • Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Reservations: 513-664-3527
  • Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Brunch
      • Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Reservations: 419-836-1466
  • Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Reservations: 440-564-9144
  • Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center
    • Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt
      • Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Egg Hunt at 11 a.m.
    • Easter Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Reservations: 1-800-282-7275
  • Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center
    • Easter Buffet
      • Sunday, April 5 from noon to 5 p.m.
    • Reservations: 740-858-6621

Ohio State Parks and the Great Ohio Lodges are also planning more events for the spring season. Visit the ODNR events calendar for details on all the great activities happening across the state.

For overnight accommodations at Ohio State Parks 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.