State Park · Ohio
Cowan Lake State Park
- Location
- Clinton County, Ohio
- Nearest town
- 5.6 miles southwest of Wilmington
- Type
- State Park
About Cowan Lake State Park
A 1,075-acre public recreation area centers on the lake for which the park is named, providing the main focus for visitors. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages the grounds, which stay open for use throughout the year. Birdwatchers come to the site for the range of species found around the water and surrounding land.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Cowan Lake State Park is in Clinton County, Ohio, 5.6 miles southwest of Wilmington. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Cowan Lake State Park
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Rocky Fork State ParkState Park · Highland County, OH27 miSE- Little Miami State ParkState Park · Clermont County, OH27 miSW
East Fork State ParkState Park · Clermont County, OH28 miSW
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.