Mosquito Lake State Park

State: Ohio

Address 1: 1439 State Route 305

City: Cortland

Zip: 44410

Phone: 330-637-2856

Open: Open all year

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 234

Electric: 16

Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/mosquito/tabid/771/Default.aspx

Full Hook: Yes

Water recreation, hiking, camping and picnicking attract visitors to Mosquito Lake, one of the largest lakes in Ohio • Mature woodlands and vast marshes provide safe haven for wildlife and will delight nature enthusiasts

Camping
218 electric sites
16 non-electric sites
The majority of the sites are situated in a mature forest while others provide lakeshore access and vistas
Boat launching area for the campers with shoreline tie-ups
Facilities include a shower building with flush toilets, and pit latrines are located throughout the campground
Basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts are offered in the campground, along with a playground area for youngsters
Games and sports equipment are available to registered campers at the camp office

Boating
Unlimited horsepower boating is permitted on the 7,850 acre lake
5 launch ramps provide access to the lake
Fuel and other supplies are available at the Mosquito Lake Marina
Jet Ski, pontoon, & fishing boat rentals are available at the beach • Call 330-638-0221 for reservations
Fishing boat rentals are available at the Causeway Sportshop • 330-637-7076
Seasonal dock rentals are offered through the park office

Fishing
Fishing is popular throughout the year with plentiful catches of walleye, bass, northern pike and crappie
A valid Ohio fishing license is required

Swimming
A 600-foot beach provides recreation for swimmers and sun bathers
Check for water quality advisories

Trails
2 hiking trails allow visitors to explore the woodlands and scenic shoreline of the park
10 miles of bridle trails give horsemen access to the park’s interior
Snowmobilers have access to 14 miles of shoreline and 15 miles of wooded trails
Mountain biking is permitted on 5 miles of multiple-use trail

Picnicking
4 picnic areas are located in the scenic areas of the park
Tables are provided

Hunting
Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park and the nearby Grand River Wildlife Area
Controlled hunts, by drawing, are conducted in the Mosquito Wildlife Refuge in North Bloomfield, at the north end of the lake
A valid Ohio hunting license is required

Cooperation Station Dog Park
5 acre off-leash dog park, surrounded by a split wood and mesh fence
Separate areas for small and large dogs
Swim area just for dogs
Lots of shade
Drinking water is provided seasonally

More To Do
Playground equipment is available some in day-use areas of the park
Free summer concerts at the Mosquito Lake Marina