Great Ohio Lodges

What Great Ohio Lodges does

Great Ohio Lodges operates a portfolio of ten lodging and recreation properties located within Ohio state parks, including Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Hocking Hills, Hueston Woods, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson Manor, Salt Fork, Shawnee, and Lake Hope, plus the Geneva Marina on Lake Erie. The business is operated under Regency Hotel Management (dba U.S. Hotel & Resort Management) under a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and was previously branded as Ohio State Park Lodges before rebranding to Great Ohio Lodges. Inventory comprises approximately 700+ lodge rooms and 300+ cabins across the portfolio, plus five on-site golf courses, a 407-slip marina with transient docking and boat repair, and conference/event space ranging from 2,080 to 12,000 square feet with capacity for 120 to 640 guests.

Revenue is generated through seven streams: lodging accommodations (rooms, cabins, specialty units), food and beverage (on-site restaurants, dining rooms, bars, banquet catering), golf operations (green fees, cart rentals, outings at five courses), marina services (slip rentals, dock boxes, charter services, boat repair), event and meeting services (weddings, corporate meetings, family reunions, tour groups), gift cards (Ohio State Parks gift cards usable across the portfolio), and the Lodges Rewards loyalty program (10 paid nights = $100 reward or free night). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the central greatohiolodges.com website, eleven dedicated property websites, the 1-800-AT-A-PARK toll-free reservation line, and a sales-led motion for group bookings handled by a dedicated sales team (including Regional Sales Manager Kim Cira, CMP) via an RFP process, plus a tour-group sales channel coordinated by Joan Arrowsmith. Marketing runs through the company website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and co-marketing with Ohio DNR and ohio.org.

Customer segments are horizontally diversified across individual travelers/families, wedding couples, corporate groups, family reunions, tour/motorcoach groups, special-occasion celebrants, and recreational visitors (golf, marina). Pricing is varied: room rates are not publicly disclosed but multiple discount programs target seniors (65+), veterans/military, students (Stay for A's), and Ohio fishing/hunting license holders. The underlying technology is standard hospitality PMS and reservation systems with no disclosed proprietary AI or software features.

Name

Great Ohio Lodges

Legal name

U.S. Hotel & Resort Management

Website

https://greatohiolodges.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Great Ohio Lodges operates ten Ohio state park lodging properties — including lodges, cabins, golf courses, and a marina — under a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Regency Hotel Management, serving individual travelers, wedding groups, corporate events, family reunions, and tour operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Park Lodging and Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts (THAAAAAI), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• State park lodging
• Resort accommodations
• Conference event venues
• Marina services
• Golf course operations

Headquarters

HQ city

College Corner

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Lodging Accommodations: Revenue from lodge rooms and cabin rentals across ten Ohio state park properties. Properties include lodge rooms, standard cabins, and specialty accommodations like the Laurel Lodge Retreat Cabin at Lake Hope.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurants, dining rooms, bars, and catering services at each property. Includes Cardinal Dining Room at Burr Oak, full-service menus at lodge restaurants, and banquet catering for events.
3. Golf Operations: Five properties offer on-site golf courses: Deer Creek (350-acre, 18-hole), Hueston Woods (18-hole, par-72), Maumee Bay (1,850 acres, 18-hole, par-72, Arthur Hills design), Punderson Manor (6,800+ yards, 18-hole), and Salt Fork (18-hole, par-71). Revenue from green fees, cart rentals, and golf outings.
4. Marina Services: Geneva Marina operates 407 slips with transient docking, six-lane boat ramp, full service boat repair, marine shop, dock box rentals, and charter services. Deer Creek and Salt Fork also have marina access.
5. Event and Meeting Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, family reunions, and tour groups. Includes venue rental, catering, AV equipment, and professional event planning services.
6. Gift Cards: Ohio State Parks gift cards can be used at Great Ohio Lodges properties for room reservations, dining, and shopping. Cards sold at state park locations.
7. Rewards Program: Lodges Rewards program offers frequent guests a $100 reward check or free night stay after 10 paid nights. Free membership available at any property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Great Ohio Lodges operates a portfolio of ten Ohio state park lodging properties offering lodge rooms, cabins, on-site dining, five golf courses, a 407-slip marina, and meeting/event spaces. The portfolio supports individual leisure travel, family vacations, weddings, corporate meetings, family reunions, and tour groups, with reservations handled through a central website, individual property sites, and a toll-free phone line. Operations are managed by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management under the Regency Hotel Management portfolio.

Product overview

Great Ohio Lodges is a portfolio of ten Ohio state park lodges and related properties operated under Regency Hotel Management. The core offering consists of ten individually branded lodging properties (Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Hocking Hills, Hueston Woods, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson Manor, Salt Fork, Shawnee, and Lake Hope) plus Geneva Marina. Each property offers lodge rooms, cabins, and/or cottages, with associated dining, recreation (golf, marina, hiking, fishing), and event services. The portfolio also includes add-on services such as Meetings & Events (corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions, tour groups), five on-site golf courses, a loyalty rewards program, and gift cards. Together these form a unified hospitality network across Ohio's scenic state parks, each property featuring its own distinct setting while sharing a common booking platform and brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center: Lodge located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
• Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
• Geneva Marina
• Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
• Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
• Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins
• Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
• Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
• Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center
• Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center

Products and services

• Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center A lodge situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on Burr Oak Lake, offering lodge rooms, 30 cabins, and campsites, with features including Cardinal Dining Room and Bar, indoor pool, disc and mini golf, 40 miles of hiking trails, and event space for up to 250 guests.
• Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center A 3,100-acre lakeside property south of Columbus with 110 lodge rooms, 26 cabins, an on-site marina with pontoon and fishing boat rentals, championship golf course, and over 12,000 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 450 guests.
• Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center The newest Ohio state park lodge located in the Hocking Hills region, featuring 81 guest rooms, 40 cabins, an indoor and outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and grab-and-go cafe, fitness center, gift shop, ballroom with capacity of up to 200 guests, and proximity to Hocking Hills trails, caves, and waterfalls.
• Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center A nature-focused retreat in a 200-acre forest with 92 lodge rooms and 36 cabins, featuring an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, covered bridge, dog park, fossil hunting, indoor and outdoor pools, and event space for up to 375 guests.
• Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center A lakeside resort on Lake Erie with 120 lodge rooms, 24 cabins, an 1,850-acre par-72 golf course designed by Arthur Hills in a Scottish-links layout, eight function rooms, kids splash garden, and both indoor and outdoor pools.
• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center Located near Pleasant Hill Dam and 580-acre Malabar Farm in Ohio's Canoe Capital, offering 96 lodge rooms, on-site restaurants and catering, children's educational activities, nature trails, and naturalist programs.
• Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center A charming English Tudor-style manor with 31 lodge rooms and 26 cabins, featuring a 150-acre glacial lake, 6,800+ yard Jack Kidwell-designed 18-hole golf course, disc golf, outdoor pool, boardwalk and hiking trails, and event space for up to 120 guests.
• Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center Ohio's largest state park lodge with 148 lodge rooms and 53 cabins, featuring an on-site marina, par-71 18-hole championship golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, 20 miles of trails, Ohio's largest inland beach, and event space for up to 250 guests.
• Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center Located in 63,000 acres of Shawnee State Forest and Park, featuring 50 lodge rooms and 25 cabins, indoor and outdoor pools, lake and river access, golf course, and seasonal children's programs.
• Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins A historic state park property in Ohio's Hanging Rock iron region featuring 64 cabins and the Laurel Lodge Retreat Cabin (accommodating up to 24 guests), built from native stone and lumber, with an on-site restaurant, meeting room, and general store.
• Geneva Marina A marina on Lake Erie's central basin with 407 boat slips and transient docking, a six-lane boat ramp, full-service boat repair, jet ski rentals and tours, charter fishing boats, and Clean Marina certification.
• Golf Courses Five on-site 18-hole golf courses across the lodge portfolio: Deer Creek (350-acre Jack Kidwell design, par 72), Hueston Woods (par-72 championship), Maumee Bay (1,850-acre Arthur Hills Scottish-links design, par 72), Punderson Manor (6,800+ yards, Jack Kidwell design), and Salt Fork (par-71 championship). Revenue from green fees, cart rentals, and golf outings.
• Meetings & Events Event hosting services across all lodge properties offering flexible meeting spaces, on-site catering, AV equipment, group rates, and professional staff. Properties feature between 2,080 and 12,000 square feet of event space with capacities ranging from 120 to 640 attendees.
• Weddings Wedding hosting services including ceremony and reception spaces, catering, and accommodations across all Great Ohio Lodges properties, from rustic outdoor settings to grand ballroom venues accommodating up to 640 guests.
• Family Reunions Family reunion packages featuring indoor and outdoor pools, golf courses, marinas, miles of trails, disc golf, board games, and gift shops across the lodge portfolio.
• Tour Groups Tour group services including overnight accommodations, group rates, baggage handling, catered meals, and coordination for car clubs and motorcycle groups at all lodge properties.
• Great Ohio Lodges Rewards Program A free loyalty program where guests earn a $100 rewards check or a free night stay after every 10 paid nights at any Great Ohio Lodge location.
• Ohio State Parks Gift Cards Gift cards usable at all Great Ohio Lodge properties for room and cabin reservations, dining, and shopping, as well as at campgrounds, cabins, lodges, and golf courses throughout Ohio State Parks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wedding venues accommodate up to 640 guests (Maumee Bay)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Regency Hotel ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreat Ohio Lodges are operated by Regency Hotel Management, a leading hospitality company. The company website privacy policy states it is operated by U.S. Hotel & Resort Management. Regency Hotel Management provides operational infrastructure, management expertise, and hospitality standards for all Great Ohio Lodges properties.
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Ohio Lodges operates within Ohio State Parks under partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Properties are located on state park land and branded as Ohio State Park Lodges. The company co-markets with ODNR and participates in Ohio's state park gift card and tourism programs.
• Ohio State ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ohio State Parks system provides access to 10 scenic state park locations including Burr Oak, Deer Creek, Hocking Hills, Hueston Woods, Lake Hope, Maumee Bay, Mohican, Punderson, Salt Fork, and Shawnee. Gift cards valid at state park campgrounds, golf courses, and camp stores across Ohio.
• Hocking Hills State ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHocking Hills Lodge is the premier way to experience Hocking Hills State Park, featuring caves, waterfalls, and scenic trails. Property is positioned as the newest Ohio state park lodge offering refined rustic accommodations within the park boundaries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Wolf Lodge: Multi-property indoor waterpark resort operator owned by Blackstone, with properties throughout the U.S. Comparable as a destination resort operator focused on family/group stays with strong F&B and events revenue mix.
• Boyne Resorts: Boyne Resorts operates a portfolio of ski, golf, and lodge resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable as a multi-property nature/resort operator with mixed-use amenities (lodging, golf, conference, recreation).
• Benchmark Hospitality: Benchmark is a third-party hospitality management company operating resorts, conference centers, and distinctive lodges. Directly comparable as a multi-property resort/lodge operator with similar group and event business mix.
• Forever Resorts: Forever Resorts operates state park lodges, resorts, and marinas under government concession arrangements across multiple U.S. states — directly comparable as a state-park lodge operator with similar asset mix (lodging, marina, golf, F&B).

Regional players

• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions: Large Ohio-based indoor waterpark resort and convention center with multiple U.S. locations. Comparable as an Ohio-anchored multi-property resort operator with strong meetings/conventions business.
• Cedar Point (Hotel Breakers & Castaway Bay): Ohio-based destination resort operator with multiple lodging properties adjacent to a major attraction on Lake Erie. Regional peer competing for Ohio leisure and group travel dollars in the same geography.
• Islander Hotel & Resort (Put-in-Bay / Lake Erie lodging): Regional Ohio lake resort competitor with marina and event offerings. Comparable as a smaller Ohio lake-region lodging and marina operator competing for similar Lake Erie leisure demand.

Broad incumbents

• Xanterra Travel Collection: Xanterra is the largest U.S. national/state park concessioner, operating lodging, F&B, and tours in iconic destinations. Comparable as a parks-concession hospitality operator, though Xanterra focuses primarily on national parks at larger scale.
• Delaware North (Parks & Resorts): Delaware North operates hospitality, retail, and gaming services in state and national parks. Comparable as a large-scale parks concessioner; while much broader in portfolio, it competes for similar concession contracts.
• Aramark (Parks & Destinations): Aramark operates lodging, F&B, and recreational services in U.S. and Canadian parks and resorts, including some state park properties. Comparable at the level of outsourced park hospitality services, though much larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreatOhioLodges
• Instagraminstagram.com/greatohiolodges
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/great-ohio-lodges

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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