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LoudonvilleLoudonville, Ohio

Base in Loudonville for 1–2 nights if you want Mohican State Park trails and a river float; otherwise it is a half-day stop on the SR-39/SR-60 crossroads.

Loudonville is a small Ohio village at the junction of SR-39 and SR-60, sitting at the edge of Mohican State Park and Mohican Memorial State Forest. It is a base for hiking, biking, canoeing and camping rather than a sightseeing town, so most visitors come for one or two nights of outdoor activity and drive in from Mansfield, Ashland or Columbus.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, many outdoor operators closed)
Airports
CLE · CMH · MFD
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Loudonville911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Loudonville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee2026 estimate; check$2–5
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per person2026 estimate; check. Tipping 18–22% expected.$18–35
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate; check$10–25
  • Budget bedTent or RV campsite, a night, per roomUS$30
  • Mid-range bedTent or RV campsite, a night, per roomUS$45
  • High-end bedTent or RV campsite, a night, per roomUS$70

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mohican State ParkMohican Memorial State ForestCanoeing and tubing on the Mohican RiverOhio Theatre (Loudonville Opera House)CRF Museum
Airports
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Main gateway for the region; drive time check.) · CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Direct flights to most major US cities; drive time check.) · MFD Mansfield Lahm Airport (Smaller regional field; limited service, check schedules.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Loudonville: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

12 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−1°C (30°F)

12 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way to reach trailheads, liveries and the lodge. A paved bike path runs from downtown Loudonville south to Mohican State Park and links into the mountain bike trail network. SR-39 and SR-60 intersect in the village centre.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Door to door: About 40–50 min

SR-39 west by car

Nearest larger city for supplies, dining and the Ohio State Reformatory.

Ashland, Ohio

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

SR-60 north by car

Small city with restaurants and services; easy half-day add-on.

Columbus

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

SR-3/SR-60 to I-71 south by car

Doable as a long day but better as an overnight if you want the city.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Loudonville

Walkable to the Ohio Theatre, CRF Museum and the start of the paved bike path; closest to shops and restaurants.

Mohican State Park and State Forest area

Cabins, lodge rooms and campgrounds near the gorge, covered bridge and trailheads; best if you are here for hiking and river trips.

SR-3 South corridor

Canoe liveries, campgrounds and family cabins along the river; drive-in access, quieter at night.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–110 excl. bed
Mid
$110–200 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Camper cabin or small cabin1 × 2 nights × US$150US$300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$140US$560
Canoe or kayak rental, half day2 × US$35 · 2026 estimate; checkUS$70
Tubing trip2 × US$20 · 2026 estimate; checkUS$40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · 2026 estimate; checkUS$30
Fuel, 100 km round trip1 × US$12 · 2026 estimate; checkUS$12
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$101
Trip total≈ US$278 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,113

2026 estimate; check

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee2026 estimate; check$2–5
Pizza or burger pub meal2026 estimate; check$12–20
Sit-down dinner, per person2026 estimate; check. Tipping 18–22% expected.$18–35
Canoe or kayak rental, half day2026 estimate; check$30–45
State park camping, per night2026 estimate; check$25–40
eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate; check$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Loudonville is a small, low-crime village and generally safe for visitors. The real risks are rural driving at night, uneven trails and river conditions; check weather and water levels before any float trip.
  • Rural roads are dark; drive slowly after sunset (check).
  • Cell coverage can drop in parts of the state forest; download maps before you go (check).
  • River levels and weather can cancel canoe and tubing trips; confirm with the livery the morning of your booking.
  • Many outdoor operators and some restaurants are seasonal; check hours before driving out in spring or late autumn (check).

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Loudonville; national embassies are in Washington, DC, with consulates in Cleveland and Columbus (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Canoe or kayak rental, half day: $30–45 (2026 estimate; check)
  • Tubing trip: about $20 (2026 estimate; check)
  • State park camping, per night: $25–40 (2026 estimate; check)

Say or show

  • Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
  • How much is a canoe rental? — How much is a canoe rental?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?

Rural area: keep a paper map and cash for small operators.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Loudonville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, many outdoor operators closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for CLE, CMH and MFD: drive times, rental desks, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Four activity clusters with rescue anchors: downtown, Mohican State Park, the SR-3 river corridor and the state forest.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Mohican State Park, CRF Museum, Ohio Theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal and weather fixtures so river and trail operators can go green or red.

Sources