AEP ReCreation Land
The Adventure...
The AEP ReCreation Land, Ohio's largest privately owned recreation area, is over 30,000 acres of reclaimed surface mined land, now available for use by the public for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, birding, horse back riding and a variety of other outdoor recreational pursuits. There are over 300 ponds on the property and miles of trails.
Many special activities take place in the area throughout the year including, Hooked on Fishing, Women in the Outdoors, Night Under the Stars and the annual morel mushroom hunt. Over 380 campsites are located within the area and, like the other park facilities, are available at no charge. A free, transferable permit is required to camp and does not have to be renewed.
The mountain bike trail was designed by internationally recognized bikers and is an intermediate to difficult course. The equestrian trails area has convenient parking for trailers & campers and multiple trails for riders of all experience levels.
Permited Activities:
Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Bike Riding, Horseback Riding, ATV Riding, and Boating.
A permit is required. Permits are free and can be obtained either by downloading one from the AEP website or obtaining one through the AEP office in McConnelsville, Ohio, the AEP corporate offices, regional offices of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, or at any of the regional sporting goods or bait stores surrounding ReCreation Land.
Many special activities take place in the area throughout the year including, Hooked on Fishing, Women in the Outdoors, Night Under the Stars and the annual morel mushroom hunt. Over 380 campsites are located within the area and, like the other park facilities, are available at no charge. A free, transferable permit is required to camp and does not have to be renewed.
The mountain bike trail was designed by internationally recognized bikers and is an intermediate to difficult course. The equestrian trails area has convenient parking for trailers & campers and multiple trails for riders of all experience levels.
Permited Activities:
Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Bike Riding, Horseback Riding, ATV Riding, and Boating.
A permit is required. Permits are free and can be obtained either by downloading one from the AEP website or obtaining one through the AEP office in McConnelsville, Ohio, the AEP corporate offices, regional offices of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, or at any of the regional sporting goods or bait stores surrounding ReCreation Land.
Learn More!
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Morgan County Office of Tourism
Room 147 Riecker Building
McConnelsville OH 43756
(740) 962-3200
Website: Discover Ohio or AEP Ohio
E-mail: dwdingey@aep.com or grove.68@osu.edu
Morgan County Office of Tourism
Room 147 Riecker Building
McConnelsville OH 43756
(740) 962-3200
Website: Discover Ohio or AEP Ohio
E-mail: dwdingey@aep.com or grove.68@osu.edu
Getting there is Half the Adventure!
AEP ReCreation Land is located in northeastern Morgan County. The park is accesable from State Route 78, 83, and 284.
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