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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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Loudonville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLoudonville is a small, low-crime village and generally safe for visitors.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Main gateway for the region; drive time check.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to reach trailheads, liveries and the lodge.
Cost cheat-sheet
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.
- 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
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
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)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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: About 40–50 min
SR-39 west by car
Nearest larger city for supplies, dining and the Ohio State Reformatory.
Ashland, Ohio
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
SR-60 north by car
Small city with restaurants and services; easy half-day add-on.
Columbus
cautionDoor 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
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Camper cabin or small cabin1 × 2 nights × US$150 | US$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$140 | US$560 |
| Canoe or kayak rental, half day2 × US$35 · 2026 estimate; check | US$70 |
| Tubing trip2 × US$20 · 2026 estimate; check | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 · 2026 estimate; check | US$30 |
| Fuel, 100 km round trip1 × US$12 · 2026 estimate; check | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$101 |
| Trip total≈ US$278 per person per day, bed included | US$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
- 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).
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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
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, many outdoor operators closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for CLE, CMH and MFD: drive times, rental desks, late-arrival fallback.
- Four activity clusters with rescue anchors: downtown, Mohican State Park, the SR-3 river corridor and the state forest.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Mohican State Park, CRF Museum, Ohio Theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and weather fixtures so river and trail operators can go green or red.
Sources
- officialOhio Department of Natural Resources — Mohican State Park
- officialMohican Lodge & Conference Center
- officialGo Bus (Barons Bus)
- officialCleveland Hopkins International Airport
- officialJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Loudonville (Ohio), revision 5304342 (CC BY-SA 4.0)