State Parks in Southeast Ohio
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Southeast Ohio is a very hilly region, lying in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Downtowns are smaller with many locally owned establishments such as restaurants, boutiques, and other artisan outlets. There are 22 State Parks in Southeast Ohio.
Jump to the good parts!
Hocking Hills SP | Lake Logan SP | Tar Hollow SP | Lake Hope SP | Great Seal SP | Scioto Trail SP | Paint Creek SP | Pike Lake SP | Lake White SP | Shawnee SP | Lake Alma SP | Jackson Lake SP | Forked Run SP | Burr Oak SP | Stroud’s Run SP | Jesse Owens SP | Wolf Run SP | Blue Rock SP | Dillon SP | Muskingum River SP | Salt Fork SP | Barkcamp SP
About State Parks in Southeast Ohio
All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in southeast Ohio are mostly rambling, rocky, and hilly with many trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.
Map of State Parks in Southeast Ohio
Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!
The state parks in southeast Ohio have the most amazing rock formations and scenery! I particularly enjoy the trails in Hocking Hills State Park, and a visit to Logan is a must when I am in the area for the unique artisan stores!
Rock House Hocking Hills SP- Ash Cave Hocking Hills SP
- Cedar Falls Hocking Hills SP
Hocking Hills State Park
Situated in Logan, Hocking County
Facilities
- 2,356 acres
- 17-acre lake
- Visitor Center
- 7 Hiking Trails
- 6 miles of Buckeye Trail
- 5 miles of Bridle Trail
- 2 Mountain Biking Trails
- Lodge/Cabins
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Archery
- Astronomy
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Address: 19852 State Rte 664, Logan, Ohio 43138
- Phone: 740-385-6842 | Website | Facebook
- Lake Logan State Park
- Tar Hollow State Park
- Lake Hope State Park
Lake Logan State Park
Situated in Logan, Hocking County
Facilities
- 718 acres
- 400-acre lake
- 1 ¼ miles of Buckeye Trail
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 30442 Lake Logan Rd, Logan, Ohio 43138
- Phone: 740-385-6842 | Website
- Check out our article about Lake Logan!
Tar Hollow State Park
Situated in Laurelville, Hocking County
Facilities
- 16,446 acres
- 15-acre lake
- 2 Hiking Trails
- 21-mile Backpacking Trail
- General Store
- Reservable Shelter
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Address: 16396 Tar Hollow Rd, Laurelville, Ohio 43135
- Phone: 740-887-4818 | Website | Facebook
Lake Hope State Park
Situated in McArthur, Vinton County
Facilities
- 2,983 acres
- 120-acre lake
- 8 Hiking Trails
- 8 Mountain Biking Trails
- Nature Center
- Restaurant
- Cabins & Camping
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ice Skating
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 27331 State Rte 278, McArthur, Ohio 45651
- Phone: 740-596-4938 | Website | Facebook
- Check out our article about Lake Hope State Park!
- Great Seal State Park
- Scioto Trail State Park
- Paint Creek State Park
Great Seal State Park
Situated in Chillicothe, Ross County
Facilities
- 1,682 acres
- 11 Multi-Use Trails
- 2 Hicking-Only Trails
- Storybook Trail
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
- Covid-19 Memorial Grove
Activities
- Hunting
- Disc Golf
- Picnicking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Address: 4908 Marietta Rd, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
- Phone: 740-887-4818 | Website
- Check out our article about Great Seal State Park!
Scioto Trail State Park
Situated in Chillicothe, Ross County
Facilities
- 218 acres
- 45-acre lake
- 3 Hiking and Biking Trails
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 144 Lake Rd, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
- Phone: 740-887-4818 | Website | Facebook
- Check out our article about Scioto Trail State Park!
Paint Creek State Park
Situated in Bainbridge, Ross County
Facilities
- 5,652 acres
- 1,148-acre lake
- 3 Hiking Trails
- 12 miles of Mountain Biking Trails
- 25 miles of Bridle Trails
- Nature Center
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Disc Golf
- Miniature Golf
- Rock Climbing
- Sledding
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Address: 280 Taylor Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
- Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website
- Pike Lake State Park
- Lake White State Park
- Shawnee State Park
Pike Lake State Park
Situated in Bainbridge, Ross County
Facilities
- 587 acres
- 13-acre lake
- 5 Hiking Trails
- Bridle Trails
- Camping/Cabins
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Disc Golf
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Address: 1847 Pike Lake Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
- Phone: 740-493-2212 | Website | Facebook
Lake White State Park
Situated in Waverly, Pike County
Facilities
- 92 acres
- 337-acre lake
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Address: 2767 State Rte 551, Waverly, Ohio 45690
- Phone: 740-493-2212 | Website
Shawnee State Park
Situated in West Portsmouth, Scioto County
Facilities
- 1,095 acres
- 68 acres of lakes
- 10 Hiking Trails
- Storybook Trail
- 6 Mountain Biking Trails
- 2 Bridle Trails
- Lodge
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
- Reservable Meeting Room
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Birding
- Picnicking
- Disc Golf
- Miniature Golf
- Sledding
- Address: 4404 State Rte 125, West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663
- Phone: 740-858-6652 | Website
- Check out our article about Shawnee State Park!
- Lake Alma State Park
- Jackson Lake State Park
- Forked Run State Park
Lake Alma State Park
Situated in Wellston, Jackson County
Facilities
- 292 acres
- 60-acre lake
- 5 Hiking Trails
- Dog Park
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Ice Skating
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 422 Lake Alma Rd, Wellston, Ohio 45692
- Phone: 740-384-4474 | Website | Facebook
- Check out our article about Lake Alma State Park!
Jackson Lake State Park
Situated in Oak Hill, Jackson County
Facilities
- 106 acres
- 242-acre lake
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Sledding
- Ice Skating
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 921 Tommy Been Rd, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
- Phone: 740-682-6197 | Website
Forked Run State Park
Situated in Reedsville, Meigs County
Facilities
- 791 acres
- 120-acre lake
- 3 Hiking Trails
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Disc Golf
- Sledding
- Address: 63300 State Rte 124, Reedsville, Ohio 45772
- Phone: 740-378-6206 | Website
- Check out our article about Forked Run State Park!
- Burr Oak State Park
- Strouds Run State Park
- Jesse Owens State Park
Burr Oak State Park
Situated in Glouster, Athens County
Facilities
- 2,593 acres
- 664-acre lake
- 6 Hiking Trails
- 18-mile Backpacking Trail
- 2 Bridle Trails
- Storybook Trail
- Reservable Shelters
- Camping
- Lodge
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Archery
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, Ohio 45732
- Phone: 740-767-3570 | Website | Facebook
Stroud’s Run State Park
Situated in Athens, Athens County
Facilities
- 2,606 acres
- 161-acre lake
- 1 Hiking Trail
- 10 Multi-Use Trails
- 10 Bridle Trails
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Address: 11661 State Park Rd, Athens, Ohio 45701
- Phone: 740-767-3570 | Website
Jesse Owens State Park
Situated in McConnelsville, Morgan County
Facilities
- 5,735 acres
- Lake & Ponds
- 1 Hiking Trail
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Archery
- Miner’s Memorial Park
- Address: 4470 E State Rte 78, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
- Phone: 740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook
- Wolf Run State Park
- Blue Rock State Park
- Dillon State Park
Wolf Run State Park
Situated in Caldwell, Noble County
Facilities
- 1,046 acres
- 220-acre lake
- 3 Hiking Trails
- Reservable Shelter
- Camping
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Address: 16170 Wolf Run Rd, Caldwell, Ohio 43724
- Phone: 740-732-5035 | Website
- Check out our article about Wolf Run State Park!
Blue Rock State Park
Situated in Blue Rock, Muskingum County
Facilities
- 332 acres
- 15-acre lake
- 5 Hiking Trails
- 3 miles of Bridle Trails
- Orienteering Trail
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 7924 Cutler Lake Rd, Blue Rock, Ohio 43720-9728
- Phone:740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook
- Check out our article about Blue Rock State Park!
Dillon State Park
Situated in Nashport, Muskingum County
Facilities
- 2,285 acres
- 1,560-acre lake
- 6 Hiking Trails
- Storybook Trail
- 18m Mountain Biking Trails
- 19 miles of Bridle Trails
- Camping/Cabins
- Reservable Shelters
- Dillon Sportsman Area
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Archery
- Disc Golf
- Picnicking
- Sledding
- Address: 5265 Dillon Hills Dr, Nashport, Ohio 43830-9568
- Phone: 740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook
- Check out our article about Dillon State Park!
- Muskingum River State Park
- Salt Fork State Park
- Barkcamp State Park
Muskingum River State Park
Situated in Zanesville, Muskingum County
This state park is 112 miles along the Muskingum River at Zanesville to the Ohio River at Marietta with a series of 11 locks, 10 of which are in operation. This navigation system is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Facilities
- 112-mile stretch of river
- Camping – lock #5 & #11
Activities
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Address: 1390 Ellis Dam Rd, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
- Phone: 740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook
Salt Fork State Park
Situated in Lore City, Guernsey County
Facilities
- 17,229 acres
- 2,952-acre lake
- 15 Hiking Trails
- 6 Bridle Trails
- Nature Center
- Dog Park
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
- Non-Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Archery
- Golf
- Picnicking
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding
- Address: 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, Ohio 43755
- Phone: 740-439-3521 | Website | Facebook
Barkcamp State Park
Situated in Belmont, Belmont County
Facilities
- 1,005 acres
- 117-acre lake
- 5 Hiking Trails
- 1 Multi-Use Trail
- 24 miles of Bridle Trails
- Camping
- Reservable Shelters
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Archery
- Picnicking
- Ice-Skating
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ice Fishing
- Address: 65330 Barkcamp Rd, Belmont, Ohio 43718-9733
- Phone: 740-484-4064 | Website
Let’s Visit State Parks in Southeast Ohio!
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