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  • State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description
    Cedars of Lebanon State Park is named for the dense cedar forest that existed in the Biblical lands of Lebanon. The park contains 900 acres which are used for intensive recreation. An additional 8,100 acres are operated by the Parks Division as a natural area and by the Forestry Division as a State Forest.

    The park has 117 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills, electric and water hookups. There are 30 tent and pop-up sites available. Three bathhouses provide hot showers, lavatories and commodes. There is a campstore (open seasonally), souvenir shop, laundromat and a dumping station for self-contained camping rigs. The campground is open year-round and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum stay is two weeks.

    A modern group lodge, open year-round for organized groups, has a total sleeping capacity of 80 people. There are two dorms housing 20 bunkbeds in each and provides private restrooms and showers. The lodge has modern equipped kitchen facilities for complete food preparation and serving. Reservations for this facility should be made well in advance. Campers should provide all linens and food. Catering is not available.

    Eight miles of hiking trails meander through the "cedar" forests and glades. Hiking trails are open year-round. There are four trails in the park from which visitors frequently enjoy glimpses of fox, deer, squirrel, rabbits, and turkey throughout the park. Each trail is blazed with a rectangular colored blaze-mark located on trees along the trail. Please note the color of the blaze-mark for the trail that you hike. Remember to stay on the trail for your own safety. Trail maps are available in the park office.

    The Merritt Nature Center features exhibits on geology and natural features of the park. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday during the on-season. The Nature Center may be opened during the off-season by special arrangement with the park''s naturalist. The park naturalist and recreation director conduct programs daily throughout the summer months, including arts and crafts, hayrides, guided tours, campfire sessions, evening movies and organized games.

    Recreational facilities at the park include fully equipped playgrounds, horseshoe pits, a lighted softball field, volleyball court, disc golf and lighted tennis courts.


Accessibility Features General Accessibility Features
  • Accessible tent camp sites
  • Accessible RV camp sites
  • Accessible cabin/shelter camp sites
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
  • Accessible picnic tables/areas
  • Accessible swimming pools and/or spas
  • Accessible playgrounds/children's play areas
  • Accessible by public transportation
Amenities and Lodging
  • No accessible amenities and lodging
Information and Interpretation Features
  • Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices