COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be offering a 30% discount for active-duty military members and veterans throughout the month of November on camping reservations, cabin rentals, resort lodges and more. The discount is a cooperation between ODNR and U.S. Hotels.
Those interested can check reserveohio.com to check availability and use promo code "VETERAN25" to get the 30% discount.
Great Ohio Lodges is also offering a 30% discount throughout November for active-duty personnel and veterans at their nine properties across the Buckeye State. To make a reservation, you can visit greatohiolodges.com and use promo code "VETERAN25" to receive the discount. You can also call 1-800-282-7275.
More information can be found in the press release below.
October 21, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources:
COLUMBUS, Ohio – During the month of November, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering members of the U.S. military a 30% discount off camping reservations, getaway rentals, state-operated cabins, or resort lodge stays. The discount from ODNR, in cooperation with U.S. Hotels, applies to both active duty and veterans.
“It is an honor to support the men and women who are and have proudly served our country,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “This is a great way for these heroes to make amazing memories with their families and friends at our award-winning state parks.”
To check availability or to make a reservation for state-operated camping, cabins, and other facilities, visit reserveohio.com. Use the promo code “VETERAN25” to receive the 30% discount.
This 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, 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 nine properties (Burr Oak Lodge, Deer Creek Lodge, Hocking Hills 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, visit www.greatohiolodges.com, select the park you are interested in, and use promo code “VETERAN25” when making a reservation online or call the Great Ohio Lodges reservation line at 1-800-ATAPARK (282-7275).
“Providing this discount to visitors at our beautiful and nationally recognized state parks is yet another way Ohio says ‘thank you’ to our veterans, military members, and their families,” said Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director John C. Harris Jr. “It’s wonderful to see us encouraging people of service to find a healthy escape and embark on a nearby adventure during the fall season. I’m so grateful to our partners at ODNR for this incentive and for the sacrifices of the men and women who serve our great country.”
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 offer a 10% discount for active military members and veterans on lodge rooms and cabins throughout the year. Visit www.greatohiolodges.com to select the lodge of your choice and use promo code “HERO” or call the Great Ohio Lodges reservations line at 1-800-ATAPARK (282-7275).
The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake also offers active duty, retired military and reserve personal 10% off regular room rates. To check availability or make a reservation, click here, 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.
Recognized as the No. 1 state park system in America with the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft provides exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing outstanding customer service, education, and conservation of Ohio’s 76 state parks and waterways.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
