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

Hocking Hills State Park

Situated in Logan, Hocking County

• Address: 19852 State Rte 664, Logan, Ohio 43138
• Phone: 740-385-6842 | Website | Facebook

Lake Logan State Park

Situated in Logan, Hocking County

• 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

• Address: 16396 Tar Hollow Rd, Laurelville, Ohio 43135
• Phone: 740-887-4818 | Website | Facebook

Lake Hope State Park

Situated in McArthur, Vinton County

• 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

Situated in Chillicothe, Ross County

• 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

• 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

• Address: 280 Taylor Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website

Pike Lake State Park

Situated in Bainbridge, Ross County

• Address: 1847 Pike Lake Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
• Phone: 740-493-2212 | Website | Facebook

Lake White State Park

Situated in Waverly, Pike County

• Address: 2767 State Rte 551, Waverly, Ohio 45690
• Phone: 740-493-2212 | Website

Shawnee State Park

Situated in West Portsmouth, Scioto County

• 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

Situated in Wellston, Jackson County

• 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

• Address: 921 Tommy Been Rd, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
• Phone: 740-682-6197 | Website

Forked Run State Park

Situated in Reedsville, Meigs County

• 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

Situated in Glouster, Athens County

• 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

• Address: 11661 State Park Rd, Athens, Ohio 45701
• Phone: 740-767-3570 | Website

Jesse Owens State Park

Situated in McConnelsville, Morgan County

• Address: 4470 E State Rte 78, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
• Phone: 740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook

Wolf Run State Park

Situated in Caldwell, Noble County

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

• Address: 1390 Ellis Dam Rd, Zanesville, Ohio 43701
• Phone: 740-453-4377 | Website | Facebook

Salt Fork State Park

Situated in Lore City, Guernsey County

• Address: 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, Ohio 43755
• Phone: 740-439-3521 | Website | Facebook

Barkcamp State Park

Situated in Belmont, Belmont County

• Address: 65330 Barkcamp Rd, Belmont, Ohio 43718-9733
• Phone: 740-484-4064 | Website

Ohio State Parks

Check out our other regional lists of Ohio state parks:

• Central
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southwest

Let’s Visit State Parks in Southeast Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 22 state parks in southeast Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

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September 25, 2025 – September 28, 2025

The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is a four-day event held in September with a variety of activities for all ages. It features agricultural and horticultural displays, an antique car show, the Giant Pumpkin Parade, and retail window displays.

Festival highlights include amusement rides, children’s crafts, a tractor cruise, and numerous contests like fudge, tall tales, pumpkin roll, and fiddle, banjo, and mandolin contest.

Additionally, there are contests such as the pumpkin baby contest, pie baking, little Mr. and Miss, and a beard and mustache competition.

For fitness enthusiasts, there is a 5K run and fitness walk, with race day registration available from 6:45 am to 8:15 am at the Watt Center near the train depot.

The highlight of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, where enormous pumpkins are showcased. Last year’s winning pumpkin weighed a staggering 2,196 lbs. and sold for a whopping $13,000.

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About the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival takes place over 4 days, Thursday through Sunday.

There are agricultural/horticultural displays, an antique/classic car show, the Giant Pumpkin Parade, and retail window displays.

Activities include amusement rides, children’s crafts, and tractor cruise. Some of the contests are a fudge contest, tall tales contest, pumpkin roll contest, fiddle, banjo and mandolin contest.

A pumpkin baby contest, a pie baking contest, little Mr. and Miss contest, and a beard and moustache contest. There is much more contest fun at this festival!

There is a 5K run and fitness walk, race day registration will be from 6.45am until 8.15am at the Watt Center near the train depot.

The highlight of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. There are some huge pumpkins entered for this event! Last year’s winner weighed 2,405 pounds (a full 210 pounds heavier than the previous year) and was sold for $13,000!

Fun fact: the first Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off winner was in 1964 and weighed in at 72 pounds. The winning weight has mostly increased year-on-year, but the 2,000lb barrier was not broken until 2021.

Please visit the website and/or social media for up-to-date schedules and operating hours for this event

Where is the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Located?

• Address: 113 W Main St, Barnesville, OH 43713
• Phone: 740-425-2593 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree

There are plenty of places where you can find a Christmas Tree in Ohio. There are also different varieties of trees that you can get and below are some of the best places to grab yourself a tree this Christmas time. 

Map of Christmas Tree Farms in Ohio

Christmas Tree Farms in Northeast Ohio

Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm

This Christmas tree farm is over 100 acres with a good range of trees, including Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, and White Pine Trees. The farm also offers hay rides or if you prefer you can go around the farm on foot. Saws and sleds to transport the tree are provided.

• Address: 5148 OH-7, Burghill, Ohio 44404
• Phone: 330-772-8733 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Wilcox Tree Farm

Wilcox has a large selection of trees that have already been cut down, so you can simply select your tree and take it away if you don’t want to cut one. This is also a nice farm to visit, and if you like to spend time with your canine friends, they are welcome as well, as long as they are on a leash and well-behaved.

Tree varieties at this farm are Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, and White Pine. If you are cutting your own tree, a saw and a sled are provided. The Farm will also shake and bail the tree before you take it.

• Address: 11400 Woodworth Road, North Lima, Ohio 44452
• Phone: 330-549-9405 | Facebook 

Sugar Pines Farm

Sugar Pines Farm is the place to visit if you would like to cut down your own tree. Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, and Fraser Fir are available at this farm. If you are not wanting to cut down your own tree, then there are plenty of pre-cut trees that can be chosen from as well.

When you visit Sugar Pines, you will also be able to grab yourself a hot chocolate, kettle corn, and go for a hayride.

• Address: 9500 Mulberry Rd, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
• Phone: 440-729-1019 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Medina Christmas Tree Farms

Medina Christmas Tree Farms has been selling Christmas Trees for over 40 years. They have a selection of trees available that include Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Pine, Concolor Fir, and Norway Spruce. This Farm is a cutting farm, so make sure you bring your saw and sled with you. You can also choose a cut tree if you prefer.

The farm also has a fantastic petting zoo that the kids (and adults) will enjoy. Refreshments are also provided after you have returned with your tree.

• Address: 3301 Hamilton Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256
• Phone: 330-723-2106 | Website | Facebook

Christmas Tree Farms in Northwest Ohio

Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm

The Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm is a favorite for people in the local area. The staff is on hand to sort out the tree after you have selected the one that you would like to purchase. The staff will even be on hand to shake down the tree after they cut it for you. If you decide to visit, you can also make a donation for veterans. Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir are the tree varieties available here.

• Address: 11500 Obee Rd, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
• Phone: 419-877-2733 | Website | Facebook 

Christmas Tree Farms in Central Ohio

Walsh Tree Farm

Walsh Tree Farm is 104 acres in size. The main Christmas Tree species that is grown here is the Fraser Fir variety. The farm also offers a bail and drill service for a nominal charge, so when they do this for you, the tree will be ready to stand straight away. The farm also has a Christmas gift shop that offers plenty of seasonal gifts and treats.

• Address: 9068 Eden Church Rd, St Louisville, Ohio 43071
• Phone: 740-745-5040 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Timbuk Farms

Timbuk Farms has been going for over 70 years, so you know that the quality of Christmas trees here is going to be on point. The varieties of trees here are Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir, White Spruce, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, and White Pine.

This is a picturesque farm, so it is highly advised to bring a camera with you and if you visit on the weekend, there is a chance that Santa and Mrs. Claus may pay a visit…

• Address: 2030 Timbuk Rd, Granville, Ohio 43023
• Phone: 740 587 2178 | Website | Facebook 

Cackler Farms Trees and Greenery

Cackler Farms has a lovely shop with wreaths for sale. The Christmas trees have already been cut down and shaken for purchase. Varieties available are Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, and White Pine. A deli truck is available for lunch.

There is also a heated greenhouse for the kids to play and blow off some steam. Reservations are required if you would like to get a tree from Cackler Farms.

• Address: 4971 Cackler Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015
• Phone: 740-524-5311 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Country Cabin Tree Farm

Country Cabin Tree Farm offers White Pine, White Spruce, and Canaan Fir for visitors to cut. They provide Saws, Tree Drilling, Tree Shaking, Tree Drags, and Candy Canes for the kids!

The farm is typically open for three days in late November with the possibility of more days if supplies last. Check the Facebook page for the latest information. Reservations are required, and sign-up starts in early November.

Pre-cut Canaan Firs are also available.

• Address: 3600 Wilson Rd., Sunbury, Ohio 43074
• Phone: 614-832-9345 | Website | Facebook

Christmas Tree Farms in Southeast Ohio

Feisley Tree Farms

This is a you-pick farm and they start selling their trees in November. Varieties available here are Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Concolor Fir. This is an idyllic farm to visit, surrounded by rolling hills with a stunning farmhouse that is popular with photographers. The farm also has a specialist Christmas shop, and hay rides are available as well.

• Address: 66565 Muller Rd #9629, Belmont, Ohio 43718
• Phone: 740-782-1846 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Christmas Tree Farms in Southwest Ohio

Advent Christmas Tree Farm

Advent Christmas Farm boasts the largest variety of trees in the entire state of Ohio! They have lots of different species of Christmas trees available, Cannan Fir, Korean Fir, Serbian Fir, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Concolor Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Turkish Fir.

Pre-cut tree varieties are Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, White Pine, and Korean Fir.

• Address: 10581 Haber Rd, Englewood, Ohio 45322
• Phone: 937-479-2783 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Young’s Jersey Dairy Farm

Not only does Young’s thrive on creating amazing quality homemade produce throughout the year, but you are also invited to pick and cut your own Christmas tree! Tree varieties are Concolor Fir, White Pine, Canaan Fir, and Norway Spruce. If you would like to cut down your own Christmas Tree, you will have to make a reservation via the website (the reservation slots will open up in September). 

There are lots of Christmas Trees available on the 30-acre site. Once you have decided which tree you would like, you will be able to chop it down. Once it is chopped down, the staff will wrap it and load it up for you.

• Address: 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Phone: 937-325-0629 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Young’s Jersey Dairy Farm!

Nana and Pap’s Christmas Tree Farm

Nana and Pap get things going the day after Thanksgiving. This isn’t just a place to pick up a tree, you can actually make a day of it here. You can pick a Canaan Fir, a Concolor Fir, or a large Norway Spruce tree and cut it down. After you have cut down your tree, you can visit the lovely petting zoo and go for a ride on the tractor.

The farm also sells seasonal items like wreaths, food, and drinks to keep you warm on a cold winter’s day.

• Address: 93 OH-133, Felicity, Ohio 45120
• Phone: 513-600-0378 | Website | Facebook 

Spring Valley Tree Farm

Spring Valley Tree Farm offers four types of Christmas Tree species they are Norway Spruce, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce, and Canaan Fir. You will not have to bring any equipment with you, as the farm will provide the sled and saw that is needed for cutting the tree down and transporting it back to the car. Pre-cut trees are also available.

The staff is also on hand to help you store the tree in or on top of the car. This farm does require a reservation. The dates and times are available on their website.

• Address: 2462 Cook Road, Spring Valley, Ohio 45370
• Phone: 937-429-1717 | Website | Facebook  

Bartels Farm

Bartels Farm has 124 acres of trees that you can choose from. The varieties here are: Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Fraser Fir.

You can purchase a wreath at Bartels Farm, there is also a Christmas Shop and visits to the animals are available.

Visits to this farm are by appointment only.

• Address: 4427 Cotton Run Rd, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
• Phone: 513-795-2271 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Berninger Christmas Trees and Wreaths

Berninger is a family-run business in Lebanon. The tree varieties for cutting your own are Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Canaan Fir.

You will receive free popcorn and a handmade ornament. All trees are shaken and wrapped, and trunks can be drilled upon request.

You can purchase Fraser Fir trees pre-cut. Hand-crafted wreaths and pine and cedar garlands are also available.

• Address: 1220 Stubbs Mill Rd, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
• Phone: 513-795-2271 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Let’s Visit Christmas Tree Farms In Ohio

Do you have any favorite Christmas tree farms in Ohio? Did your favorite make our list, or do you know of any others that we have missed? Leave a comment below, we would love to hear about your experience!

We at VisitOhioToday love Christmas! So much, we have dedicated posts about the Polar Express Train Ride Ohio, and of course, is it even Christmas without a trip to Clifton Mill Christmas Lights?!

If you love Christmas lights, check out our article about Drive Through Christmas Lights in Ohio!

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