State Parks
Barkcamp
(Belmont
County)
Belmont County's
rugged hills provide the backdrop for picturesque Barkcamp
State Park. In addition to fine recreational facilities, visitors
will enjoy the mature woodlands, open meadows, scenic lake
and abundant wildlife of this secluded park.
Guilford
Lake State Park (Columbiana County)
Guilford
Lake State Park is a quiet fishing lake located in northeastern
Ohio on the west fork of the Little Beaver Creek. The gentle
rolling terrain of the area offers a serene escape for park
visitors year round.
Beaver
Creek State Park (East Liverpool, Columbiana County)
Beaver Creek
State Park, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, is
one of Ohio's most scenic parks. The park includes Little Beaver
Creek, a state and national wild and scenic river and acres
of forest wilderness. The rich history of the area invites
visitors to explore Gaston's Mill, pioneer village and abandoned
canal locks.
Blue
Rock State Park(Muskingum County)
Rugged hills
and rich green forests provide the backdrop to Blue Rock State
Park. Escape to nature's solitude and enjoy the diverse flora
and fauna of this scenic state park.
Dillon
State Park
The wooded
hills and scenic valleys of the Dillon area offer a picturesque
setting for outdoor adventure. Whether boating the quiet coves
and inlets of the lake or hiking the forest trails, Ohio's
rural hill country provides an outstanding recreational experience
at Dillon State Park.
Jefferson
Lake State Park
Swimming,
fishing, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the
sports that can be enjoyed at this state park. Winter recreational
opportunities, including cross-country skiing and ice skating,
are also available.
Muskingum
River Parkway State Park
The Muskingum
River Parkway is a rich cultural and natural resource. History
lives as the ten locks are hand-operated today in the same
manner as 150 years ago. Visitors can picnic, fish or boat
along the parkway in the beautiful Muskingum Valley.
Salt
Fork State Park
The landscape
of rural Guernsey County appears as a patchwork of forested
hills, open meadows and misty valleys threaded by numerous
streams. At the heart of this region is Salt Fork State Park,
encompassing the woodlands and fields flanking Salt Fork Reservoir.
As Ohio's largest state park, Salt Fork boasts recreational
facilities to suit nearly every taste.
State Forests
Beaver
Creek State Forest
This 1,100
acre state forest in Columbiana County allows public hunting
in the main tract of forest land.
Blue
Rock State Forest
The 4,579-acre
forest is located 12 miles southeast of Zanesville in Muskingum
County and features 26 miles of bridle trails.
Fernwood
State Forest
A 3,023 acre
forest located in Jefferson County. The area was formerly strip
mined for coal and features 22 family campsites (no fee), a
3 mile hiking trail (land lab), several picnic areas and 3
shooting ranges (handicapped accessible).
Harrison
State Forest
A 1,345 acres
forest located in Harrison County. The land was formerly strip
mined for coal and includes such amenities as family and horse
camping (no fee), 24 miles of bridle and hiking trails, a shooting
range and fishing ponds.
Yellow
Creek State Forest
A 756 acre
state forest
in Columbiana County.
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