Wolf Creek Lodge

Tourism and Lifestyle

State Route 78 and State Route 60 in Morgan County are the major routes into the county. State Route 78 is a Scenic Byway beginning at Burr Oak State Park heading east. State Route 60 follows the Muskingum River Valley.

Recreation:

Morgan County offers an expansive array of outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to four state parks, a national forest, and the largest privately owned park in Ohio, Morgan County provides exceptional camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, or sightseeing.

• AEP ReCreation Land
  Located in the northern Morgan County is one of the area's most important recreational assets, a 30,000 acre reclamation region known as ReCreation Land. The land is owned and operated by the American Electric Power Company and features natural hardwood stands, numerous lakes and ponds and nearly 380 campsites -- all available for public use at no charge. However, permits are required. For more information, contact the AEP Land Management office during business hours at (740) 962-1208 or write American Electric Power, P.O. Box 328, McConnelsville, OH 43756.
  
• Wolf Creek Wildlife Area
  More than 3600 acres in southwestern Morgan County have been set aside as the Wolf Creek Wildlife area. The area is available for public hunting and fishing. For more information, contact the Wolf Creek Wildlife Area office at 961 South State Route 78 SW, Malta, OH 43758.
  
• Burr Oak State Park
  Located on the western side of Morgan County, just 15 miles southwest of McConnelsville, is Burr Oak State Park. The park surrounds a seven mile lake with a 10 HP motor limit. Visitors can stay at the lodge or in cabins while enjoying swimming, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, camping, golfing, and horseback riding. For more information, call Burr Oak State Park at (740) 767-3570.
  
• The Wilds
  The Wilds is North America's largest wildlife conservation and research center dedicated to preserving endangered wildlife. The Wilds' expansive preserve, encompassing more than 9,000 acres of rolling grassland, dense forest and 150 lakes, was mined by Central Ohio Coal Company and donated by American Electric Power. For more information, write The Wilds at 14000 International Road, Cumberland, OH 43732 or call (740) 638-5030.
  
• Big Bottom State Park
  Located on State Route 266, one mile south of Stockport, the park offers picnic and restroom facilities. For more information, call the Big Bottom State Park office at (740) 559-3030 or (740) 962-3200.
  
• Wayne National Forest
  A tract of 30,000 acres of the Wayne National Forest is situated on the west side of Morgan County. Managed for multiple use by the U.S. Forest Service, Wayne National Forest offers visitors hunting and hiking. For more information, contact the Wayne National Forest at (740) 373-9055.
  
• Muskingum River Parkway
  The Muskingum River Valley, renowned for its scenic beauty, was a major Indian thoroughfare and served as a transportation route into the Northwest Territory. The river takes its name from the Delaware phrase "Moos-kin-gung" meaning "Elk Eye River." This name was given because of the large number of elk that used to roam the river valley. It is an especially popular place to visit during peak fall foliage season.