Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center

What Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center does

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center is a full-service hospitality property operated by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management, Inc. under a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, located within the 63,000-acre Shawnee State Park in West Portsmouth, Ohio. The property offers overnight accommodations in lodge rooms (king, queen, and bunk configurations) and 24 detached two-bedroom cabins, including accessible and pet-friendly variants, with amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a 24/7 gift shop, and over 60 miles of on-site hiking and mountain biking trails. Adjacent to 65,000+ acres of public hunting and fishing land, the lodge also supports kayaking, archery, disc golf, and other outdoor recreation.

The business operates across multiple revenue streams: nightly room and cabin rentals, on-site dining at the Smokehouse Restaurant and Tecumseh Lounge, weddings and corporate events across seven conference and event spaces (including a 3,400+ sq ft ballroom), a portfolio of enhancement packages, and a gift shop. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the Synxis booking engine, phone reservations (1-800-AT-A-PARK), and a sales-led RFP process for groups and weddings, with cross-promotion through the Great Ohio Lodges network of 11 Ohio state park lodges and a shared rewards program. Pricing uses a nightly base rate with multiple discount tiers (AAA/AARP, Hero Rate for military/teachers/first responders, Savvy Seniors, Golden Buckeye, Ohio Fish and Wildlife, Stays for A's, and a Three for Two multi-night promotion), a 7.25% sales tax, 5% bed tax, and a 3% beautification fee directed at reinvestment. The customer base spans families and leisure travelers, corporate and meeting groups, weddings, family reunions, hunters and anglers, seniors, and military/teachers, with no disclosed enterprise concentration and revenue not publicly reported.

Name

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center

Legal name

U.S. Hotel & Resort Management, Inc.

Website

https://shawneeparklodge.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center is a state park hospitality property in West Portsmouth, Ohio, operated under a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as part of the Great Ohio Lodges network, offering lodge rooms, cabins, dining, recreation, and event space to families, corporate groups, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Conference Center Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Lodges (Sustainable/Nature-Based) (THAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• State park lodge
• Conference and event venues
• Outdoor recreation lodging
• Wedding and retreat venues
• Cabin and lodge rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

West Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lodge Room Rentals: Overnight accommodation in main lodge featuring king rooms (sleeps 2), queen rooms (sleeps 4), and bunk rooms with two queens plus bunk beds. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am.
2. Cabin Rentals: 24 two-bedroom cabins sleeping up to 6 guests each, featuring full kitchen, gas fireplace, screened porch, campfire ring, and charcoal grill. Cabin check-in at 4pm, check-out 10am. Includes access to all lodge amenities.
3. Food and Beverage: Smokehouse Restaurant serving breakfast (8-11am), lunch (11am-2pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5-8pm, Fri-Sat 5-9pm). Tecumseh Lounge opens daily at 5pm serving drinks and pizza.
4. Events and Weddings: Wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, meetings, celebrations, and family reunions booked through RFP process. Catering services available for groups of 6 or more.
5. Enhancement Packages and Add-Ons: Sizzling Summer Getaway ($85), Poolside Paradise ($100), Taste of Shawnee ($40 for $50 credit), Romance Package, Happy Birthday ($40), Shawnee Souvenir ($50 for $50 credit), Parent's Night Out ($60), S'more Family Fun ($45), Pizza Night ($25), and Date Night packages.
6. Gift Shop: 24/7 gift shop offering souvenirs, local favorites, apparel, snacks, and everyday essentials located across from front desk.
7. Great Ohio Lodges Rewards Program: Frequent guest rewards program offering $100 check or free night's stay after 10 paid nights at any Great Ohio Lodge location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center is a hospitality resort operating within Shawnee State Park in southern Ohio, selling overnight lodging (lodge rooms and cabins), on-site dining, and outdoor recreation. It also books weddings, corporate retreats, and group events across seven flexible conference and event spaces. The property is managed by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management, Inc. in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Product overview

Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center is a hospitality resort offering unified lodging and recreation services within Shawnee State Park in southern Ohio. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Lodge accommodation services comprising lodge rooms (King, Queen, Bunk configurations) and 2-bedroom cabins (standard, accessible, and pet-friendly variants), all with access to shared amenities; (2) On-site dining at the Smokehouse Restaurant and Tecumseh Lounge; (3) Outdoor recreation including 60+ miles of hiking/biking trails, hunting/fishing on 65,000+ acres, and pool/fitness facilities; (4) Event and group services including weddings, corporate retreats, meetings, and celebrations with multiple venue spaces; and (5) Loyalty and enhancement programs including the Lodge Rewards Program, stay enhancement packages, and Ohio State Park Gift Card. The property is managed by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management and operates year-round with seasonal activity variations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smokehouse Restaurant: On-site dining restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with scenic views of the Shawnee hills.
• Tecumseh Lounge
• Lodge Rewards

Products and services

• Lodge Rooms Guest rooms in the main lodge featuring private balconies with views of surrounding woods or park grounds, available in King, Queen, and Bunk configurations with Wi-Fi, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am. Aimed at leisure travelers and families visiting Shawnee State Park.
• Accessible Lodge Rooms ADA-compliant guest rooms featuring roll-in showers, raised toilets, built-in shower benches, roll-up vanities, strobe lighting, and audio fire alarm systems. Five accessible lodge rooms available, including one with a roll-in shower. Targeted at guests with mobility needs.
• Two-Bedroom Cabins Detached two-bedroom cabins sleeping up to six guests, featuring one queen bedroom, a bunk room, full kitchen, living area with gas fireplace, screened porch, campfire ring, and charcoal grill. Includes access to all lodge amenities. Check-in at 4pm, check-out 10am. 24 cabins available. Aimed at families and small groups seeking a secluded retreat within the state park.
• Accessible Cabins ADA-compliant two-bedroom cabins with accessible parking, accessible entrance, accessible route to indoor/outdoor pool with pool lift, strobe lighting, and audio fire alarm systems. Three accessible cabins available.
• Pet Friendly Cabins Select cabins welcoming dogs and cats (maximum two pets per cabin), with pet fee included in rate. Includes access to dog park at Ohio River Campground with separate areas for large and small dogs. Aimed at guests traveling with pets.
• Smokehouse Restaurant On-site dining restaurant serving breakfast (8:00-11:00am), lunch (11:00am-2:00pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5:00-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00-9:00pm) with classic American cuisine featuring local flavors and views of the Shawnee hills. Open to lodge guests and the public.
• Tecumseh Lounge On-site bar and lounge offering drinks and pizza, opening daily at 5:00pm with a relaxing atmosphere for unwinding after outdoor activities. Open to lodge guests and the public.
• Trail Recreation Access Over 60 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through Shawnee State Park including Lampblack Trail, Lake Trail, Lodge Beach Trail, Knighton Nature Trail, Turkey Creek Nature Center Trail, Park Loop Trail, Lookout Trail, and Campground Loop Trail. Included with lodge and cabin stays, no additional fees.
• Onsite Pool and Recreation Facilities Indoor and outdoor pool complex with outdoor swimming pool, children's pool (open 10am-8pm), indoor pool, and hot tub (open 7am-11pm). Included with lodge and cabin stays. Also includes fitness center and game room access.
• Hunting and Fishing Access Access to hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and small game across 65,000+ acres of public land, plus fishing at Turkey Creek Lake and Roosevelt Lake for bass, catfish, crappie, and trout. Aimed at outdoor sporting enthusiasts.
• Gift Shop 24/7 gift shop offering souvenirs, local favorites, apparel, snacks, and everyday essentials, located across from the front desk. Open to lodge guests and walk-in visitors.
• Weddings Wedding venue services including ceremony and reception facilities, rehearsal options, and event planning assistance. Features scenic outdoor settings with rolling hills and indoor ballroom space. Booked through the wedding RFP process. Aimed at engaged couples and their families.
• Group Events and Meetings Corporate retreats, conferences, team meetings, and group gatherings with flexible event spaces, including meetings, retreats, celebrations, reunions, and day meeting packages. Seven conference rooms including the Ballroom (3,400+ sq ft). Catering services available for groups of 6 or more. Property buyout available for exclusive group events.
• Stay Enhancement Packages Optional add-on packages including Sizzling Summer Getaway ($85), Poolside Paradise Package ($100), Taste of Shawnee ($40 for $50 credit), Romance Package, Happy Birthday Package ($40), Parent's Night Out ($60), S'more Family Fun ($45), Pizza Night ($25), Shawnee Souvenir ($50 for $50 credit), and Date Night packages. Designed for leisure guests and families.
• Ohio State Park Gift Card Gift card usable for lodge room and cabin reservations, dining, and shopping at all Great Ohio Lodges properties including cabins, lodges, golf courses, and camp stores statewide. Aimed at gift purchasers and network guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 miles of maintained trails available for hiking and mountain biking
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShawnee Lodge operates as part of Shawnee State Park under a partnership with Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The lodge assesses a 3% beautification fee designated for continual improvement of lodge and cabin accommodations and recreation amenities. ODNR provides the natural resource assets (63,000 acres of state forest and park land) while the lodge provides hospitality services.
• Great Ohio LodgescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 11 Ohio State Park lodges including Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Hocking Hills, Hueston Woods, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson, Salt Fork, Shawnee, and Lake Hope. Offers shared rewards program (10 nights = $100 check or free night), unified gift card usable at all properties, and cross-promotional marketing.
• Explore Scioto CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism partnership providing area guides and event information for visitors to Shawnee and Scioto County. Helps guests plan activities within the state park and discover local attractions, restaurants, and cultural sites.
• Ben's Happy Trails Horseback RidingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended horseback riding destination approximately 15 minutes from the lodge. Located within Shawnee State Forest with guided rides showcasing the scenic beauty of the region.
• Regency Hotel ManagementcoreOthersU.S. Hotel & Resort Management (operated as Regency Hotel Management per copyright notice) manages Shawnee Lodge and other Great Ohio Lodges properties. Handles reservations, marketing, operations, and group sales coordination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burr Oak State Park Lodge: Great Ohio Lodges property within Burr Oak State Park featuring lodge rooms, dining, event spaces, and recreation access. Comparable rural Ohio state park lodging product under the same management and rewards umbrella.
• Lake Hope Lodge and Conference Center: Great Ohio Lodges property in Lake Hope State Park inside the Zaleski State Forest, offering lodge rooms, cabins, dining, and event spaces. Naturistic forest setting like Shawnee, with the same conference retreat mix and ODNR partnership structure.
• Mohican State Park Lodge: Another Great Ohio Lodges property offering lodge rooms, cabins, conference facilities, and on-site dining within Mohican State Forest; operates under the same management, same booking engine (Synxis), and same network rewards program, making its commercial model directly comparable to Shawnee.
• Punderson Manor State Park Lodge: Historic Great Ohio Lodges manor property within Punderson State Park offering rooms, suites, dining, and conference/event facilities. Comparable historic-lodge positioning and network partnership, with similar corporate retreat and wedding customer overlap.
• Hocking Hills State Park Lodge: The flagship Great Ohio Lodges property in Hocking Hills; operates lodge rooms, cabins, dining, pools, and event spaces within an Ohio state park under the same U.S. Hotel & Resort Management partnership with ODNR and the same rewards/gift card network. Essentially the closest concept-equivalent peer to Shawnee.
• Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center: Lakeside Great Ohio Lodges property with lodge rooms, cottages, golf, conference space, and dining within Maumee Bay State Park on Lake Erie. Same operator and network, with the additional lakefront premium-cottage overlay mirroring Shawnee's cabin-in-nature offering.
• Hueston Woods State Park Lodge: Great Ohio Lodges property near Oxford/College Corner offering lodge rooms, cabins, dining, and conference facilities in a state park setting. Directly comparable experience mix (rooms + cabins + meeting/event + recreational amenities) and channel structure.
• Salt Fork State Park Lodge: Great Ohio Lodges property offering lodge rooms, cabins, dining, and event space within Salt Fork State Park near Cambridge, OH. Identical operating model — ODNR partnership, U.S. Hotel & Resort Management, Synxis booking, shared rewards — so unit economics, distribution, and target segments are functionally the same.
• Custer State Park Resort: Multi-unit nature resort within Custer State Park (South Dakota) operating lodges, cabins, dining, and event facilities on state-park land with extensive trail and wildlife recreation. Comparable business model combining concession-style hospitality with nature-driven lodging, dining, and group events.
• Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center: Great Ohio Lodges property in central Ohio offering lodge rooms, cabins, conference center, dining, and pool amenities. Competes for the same Ohio-resident family, leisure, and corporate retreat budgets through identical network and distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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