Butler / Mohican KOA

The Great Outdoors

While you are camping at Butler/Mohican KOA, visiting Mohican-Memorial State Forest in nearby Perrysville will quickly become one of your favorite things to do. Covering over 4,000 acres, here you can find nearly 100 miles of trails to traverse. Hit them for a hike, some mountain biking, or a horseback ride; even off-roading vehicles can find their own sweet trail here, and there are snowmobile trails when the weather permits. The memorial forest shrine inside memorializes over 20,000 Ohio citizens who have been lost during conflicts dating back to World War II.Next to the state forest, you can also enjoy Mohican State Park in Loudonville for a slightly different experience next to the forest. You can find plenty to explore in this 1,000-acre park. There’s amazing scenery and lots of unique features within the park, much of which was created by glaciers during the ice age. A variety of plants, trees, and creatures can be found here, ranging from red oaks to nesting warblers; any nature enthusiast should be able to find something to enjoy here.Another spot worth checking out is Malabar Farm State Park up in Lucas where you can combine nature exploration with a bit of history. There’s so much to see here, from the guided big house tours to the farm tours, and the hiking trails too. Check out Bromfield’s Willys Jeep which played a big role on the farm after World War II, or learn all about the cows with interactive games for the kids. This park is a family-friendly place to visit while camping with a travel trailer at Butler/Mohican KOA.

Explore the City

While you are enjoying your RV rental in the area, there are many more ways to complete the journey. Stopping by the local eateries for interesting twists on comfort food is always a great way to spend the day. If you are trying to work that off, the splashy, sporty Slip N Fly Festival, held in August at the Ohio Dreams adventure camp, is definitely worth planning for. During the rest of the year, you can check out Ohio Dreams for other extreme sports action, including BMX biking, skateboarding, scootering, archery, and more. For a different speed of outdoor fun, you can head over to the outdoor rec center in Loudonville. Head to the heights of the dramatic aerial park, stick to the river with some canoeing, or take it slow with a game of mini golf at this park, where you can find something for everyone in the family.If you are looking to spend a bit more time indoors, you can head over to Little Buckeye’s Children’s Museum in Mansfield. Who doesn’t love Mr. Potato Head? Especially when you can outfit him in every way imaginable at this exhibit. Other exhibits include Hot Wheels, a doctor’s office, a Gravitron, and many more ways to let imaginations run wild. Change the pace with a visit to the Ohio State Reformatory. The location where the movie Shawshank Redemption was filmed is full of history that delves into the paranormal too. Multiple tours, interesting events, and many other ways to explore this spot make it one of the area's most popular destinations.