In honor of Veterans Day, the Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, will offer U.S. military members, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off one camping, getaway rental, state-operated cabin, or resort lodge stay during the month of November.
“It is an honor to support the men and women who are and have proudly served our country,” said Mary Mertz, ODNR Director. “This is a great way for these heroes to make amazing memories with their families and friends at our state parks.”
To check availability or to make a reservation for state-operated camping, cabins and other facilities, visit reserveohio.com.
To receive the 30% discount, veterans and active-duty military should use the promo code VETERAN21. The offer is subject to availability and applies to new reservations at open campgrounds, as well as new cabin reservations at Buck Creek, Cowan Lake, Dillon, Lake Hope, Hocking Hills, Malabar Farm, Mohican, Pike Lake and Pymatuning state parks.
Great Ohio Lodges, a division of U.S. Hotels, will also offer a 30% discount to all veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November on lodge rooms and select cabins at their eight properties at Burr Oak Lodge, Deer Creek Lodge, Hueston Woods Lodge, Maumee Bay Lodge, Mohican Lodge, Punderson Manor Lodge, Salt Fork Lodge and Shawnee Lodge. To check availability or make a reservation click here.
Select the park you are interested in and use promo code VETERAN21 when making a reservation online. Reservations can also be made by calling the Great Ohio Lodges reservation line 800-282-7275.
“This is a great way for our veterans and military families across the state to enjoy fun and adventurous activities at a time when all Ohioans are in need of a safe outlet,” said Deborah Ashenhurst, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. “We are grateful that the Department of Natural Resources is providing this discount opportunity throughout November for our veteran community."
Throughout the year, ODNR offers a 10% discount for active military members and veterans for camping and cabins. Additionally, ODNR offers free camping for Ohio veterans who are permanently disabled. For more information on discounts at Ohio State Parks, click here.
The Great Ohio Lodges also offer a 10% discount for active military members and veterans on lodge rooms and cabins throughout the year. To make a reservation, call the Great Ohio Lodges reservation line 800-282-7275, or visit the website, select the lodge of your choice, and use promo code HERO.
Throughout the year, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake offers active duty, retired military and reserve personal 10% off regular room rates. To check availability or make a reservation, select the dates you are interested in and use promo code MILITARY when making a reservation.
Military identification must be presented at the time of arrival or check-in to receive the discount. Restrictions and blackout dates do apply, and this offer cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to group blocks.