BURR OAK LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER

What BURR OAK LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER does

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center is a private hospitality property located within Burr Oak State Park in Glouster, Ohio, operated by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management under a partnership agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The property offers 38 guest rooms and suites in the main lodge and 30 cabins (including 10 pet-friendly units), supported by the on-site Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, more than 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space accommodating up to 250 guests, full-service wedding facilities, and a broad recreational amenity set built around 40 miles of hiking trails, a marina on Burr Oak Lake, an indoor heated pool, and an archery range.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model supplemented by a group sales and RFP process for corporate retreats, weddings, reunions, and meetings. Distribution is via the company website, the Synxis online booking engine, phone reservations (1-800-AT-A-PARK), and cross-promotion through the Great Ohio Lodges network of 10+ Ohio State Park lodges. Pricing consists of nightly room rates subject to seasonal and length-of-stay adjustments (e.g., Savvy Seniors, Summer Splash 15% off, Stay More Save More 33% off for 3+ nights), a stack of demographic discount tiers (OU Alumni, Heroes, Golden Buckeye, Ohio Fish & Wildlife, Ohio Legacy Stamp), and a menu of paid add-on packages (Celebration, Romance, Campfire Bundle, Besties Escape, etc.). Revenue is generated through room nights, cabin nights, F&B, event rentals, and recreational/animal-amenity fees, with a free network-wide loyalty program (Great Ohio Lodges Rewards) supporting repeat visitation.

There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard hospitality POS and PMS infrastructure plus the Synxis booking engine. The strategic positioning is a state-park-anchored, all-in-one leisure and group-event destination in southeastern Ohio, leveraging the exclusive concession rights and natural assets of Burr Oak State Park as the central competitive feature.

Name

BURR OAK LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER

Legal name

U.S. Hotel & Resort Management

Website

https://stayburroak.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center is a privately operated Ohio state park lodge offering 38 rooms, 30 cabins, dining, meeting and wedding venues, and outdoor recreation for leisure travelers, families, corporate groups, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glouster, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lodge Room Accommodations: 38 guest rooms in the main lodge including King rooms, King Executive rooms, King Parlor Suites, Family Suites, and ADA-accessible rooms. Nightly stays with check-in at 4pm and check-out at 11am.
2. Cabin Rentals: 30 cabins including Standard, Deluxe Location, and Pet-Friendly options. Cabin check-in at 4pm, check-out at 10am. Pet-friendly cabins incur additional cleaning fee per night.
3. Dining - Cardinal Restaurant & Bar: On-site restaurant serving breakfast (8:00-11:00am), lunch (12:00-2:00pm), and dinner (5:00-8:00pm). Pizza available until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Bar service with hours varying by day.
4. Meeting & Event Space Rental: More than 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space accommodating up to 250 guests. Includes venues for conferences, weddings, banquets, and corporate retreats with catering options.
5. Add-On Packages and Experiences: Various enhancement packages including Celebration Package ($90), Romance Package, Early Check-In ($50), Late Check-Out, Domestic Beer Bucket, Have S'more Fun ($75), Campfire Bundle ($125), Besties Escape ($65), Nocterra IPA Bucket ($30), Hiking Package, Ohio State Parks Passport ($10), and America 250 Picnic Bundle ($30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center operates a hospitality property within Burr Oak State Park in southeastern Ohio, offering 38 lodge guest rooms/suites, 30 cabins (including 10 pet-friendly), on-site dining at Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, and more than 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The property also hosts weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats, complemented by 40 miles of hiking trails, boating, fishing, disc golf, an indoor heated pool, and a free loyalty rewards program through the Great Ohio Lodges network.

Product overview

Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center is a hospitality property within Burr Oak State Park offering a unified lodging experience centered around 38 guest rooms/suites and 30 cabins. The property provides on-site dining through Cardinal Restaurant & Bar, over 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, wedding services, and diverse recreational activities spanning 40 miles of hiking trails, water sports, and an indoor pool. Optional enhancement packages and a rewards program allow guests to customize their stays. The accommodation portfolio includes Standard Cabins, Deluxe Location Cabins, Pet-Friendly Cabins, Accessible Rooms, King rooms, King Executive rooms, King Parlor Suites, and Family Suites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cardinal Restaurant & Bar: On-site restaurant and bar offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with scenic lake views.

Products and services

• Lodge Rooms and Suites 38 guest rooms and suites in the main lodge, including King rooms, King Executive rooms, King Parlor Suites, Family Suites, and Accessible Rooms, with in-room coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, full bath, and cable TV. Designed for individual leisure travelers, couples, and families.
• Cabin Rentals 30 cabins in Standard, Deluxe Location, and Pet-Friendly variants set on the foothills overlooking Burr Oak Lake. Cabins include full kitchens, private porches, and convenient access to the main lodge amenities, targeting families, groups, and pet-owning travelers.
• Cardinal Restaurant & Bar On-site full-service restaurant and bar serving breakfast (8:00–11:00 am), lunch (12:00–2:00 pm), and dinner (5:00–8:00 pm), with pizza available until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Caters to lodge and cabin guests, day visitors, and event attendees with scenic lake views.
• Meeting & Conference Spaces More than 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space (including Chickadee, Whippoorwill, Bob-O-Link, and Sandpiper rooms) accommodating groups up to 250 guests. Used for corporate retreats, conferences, board meetings, and team-building events with on-site catering.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding venue with lakeside ceremonies, receptions in rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, scenic outdoor venues, on-site catering, overnight accommodations, and dedicated event planning support for couples and their guests.
• Recreational Activities On-site recreation including 40 miles of hiking trails, boating and marina services, fishing, swimming beach, disc golf, basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, archery range, geocaching, and an indoor heated pool open 8 am – 10 pm daily. Available to lodge guests, cabin guests, and the public.
• Great Ohio Lodges Rewards Program Free cross-property loyalty program across the Great Ohio Lodges network, letting guests earn rewards after 10 paid nights and redeem for either a $100 rewards check or a free night's stay at participating Ohio State Park lodges.
• Stay Enhancement Packages Optional paid add-on packages available to guests, including Celebration Package ($90), Romance Package, Early Check-In ($50), Late Check-Out, Domestic Beer Bucket, Have S'more Fun ($75), Campfire Bundle ($125), Besties Escape ($65), Nocterra IPA Bucket, Hiking Package, Ohio State Parks Passport ($10), and America 250 Picnic Bundle ($30).

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,100+ square feet of meeting space
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Delaware North (Parks & Resorts): Major national hospitality and parks concessioner operating lodging, dining, and retail inside national and state parks across the U.S.; broader incumbent operator with directly comparable state and national park lodge business units.
• Xanterra Travel Collection: Largest U.S. national park concessioner operating lodges, hotels, restaurants, and tours inside national parks; broader-scale incumbent with comparable nature-based lodging and conference/event business model relevant for benchmarking.
• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Sandusky, OH): Large Ohio-based resort and convention operator with extensive meeting space, dining, and family recreation offering broader competition for corporate retreats, weddings, and family leisure stays within the state.

Direct peers

• Maumee Bay State Park Lodge & Conference Center: Direct Ohio state park conference lodge comparable to Burr Oak, with lodge rooms, event venues, and dining targeting the same corporate and leisure segments in NW Ohio; structurally similar revenue streams and operational footprint.
• Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center: Ohio state park lodge within the Great Ohio Lodges network with comparable lodge rooms, conference facilities, dining, and recreational amenities; serves overlapping corporate retreat, wedding, and leisure segments.
• Deer Creek State Park Lodge & Conference Center: Sister Great Ohio Lodges conference center with the same operator framework; offers 4,100 sq ft of meeting space, lodge rooms, dining, and outdoor recreation directly comparable in scale and target customer base.
• Salt Fork State Park Lodge & Conference Center: Sister property within the Great Ohio Lodges network operated under the same U.S. Hotel & Resort Management framework; offers comparable lodge rooms, cabins, dining, and conference space in an Ohio state park setting, making it the closest direct comparable for operating model, scale, and customer base.
• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center: Another Great Ohio Lodges conference property located in Mohican State Park; provides similar lodge rooms, event space, dining, and outdoor recreation offerings directly competitive for Ohio corporate retreats, weddings, and leisure travelers.
• Geneva State Park Lodge: Lakeside Ohio state park lodge offering rooms, dining, and event space competitive with Burr Oak for drive-to leisure and small-group meetings; similar Ohio rural state park positioning.

Regional players

• Hocking Hills Lodging (private cabin operators): Cluster of private cabin and lodge operators in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio competing for the same drive-to outdoor leisure and family reunion demand; serves a different geographic area but with highly overlapping customer use cases.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stayburroak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burr-oak-lodge-&-conference-center

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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