Parks Near Me in Nelsonville, oh

Lake Hope State Park

27331 State Route 278, McArthur, OH

A natural paradise, 2,983-acre Lake Hope State Park lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run. It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed... Read More

Strouds Run State Park

11661 State Park Road, Athens, OH

2,606 acres of uninterrupted hardwood forest sprawl over the many hills and coves of Strouds Run State Park. The rugged terrain and scenic lake provide visitors a unique wilderness escape in... Read More

Burr Oak State Park

10220 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster, OH

History:

Situated in the valley of Sunday Creek, the Burr Oak area was inhabited by Indians and, later, by settlers who found an abundance of game animals and the... Read More

Lake Logan State Park

30443 Lake Logan Road, Logan, OH

One of the best fishing lakes in Ohio awaits sportsmen in Hocking County at Lake Logan State Park. The 400-acre lake sports northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and saugeye. Lake... Read More

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 State Route 664 S, Logan, OH

Hocking Hills provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. The 2,356-acre park has towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges to lure the... Read More

Muskingum River State Park

543 E Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, OH

This area has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as the Muskingum River Navigation Historic District. In its day, the system of locks and dams that... Read More

Lake Alma State Park

422 Lake Alma Road, Wellston, OH

In the midst of some of Ohio's most rugged, scenic territory lies 292-acre Lake Alma State Park. A quiet 60-acre lake and a gentle creek meandering through a wooded valley provide a restful... Read More

Blue Rock State Park

7924 Cutler Lake Road, Blue Rock, OH

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 322-acre state... Read More

Tar Hollow State Park

16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, OH

Twisting park and forest roads pass through 604 acres of deep ravines and dense woodlands. Scattered shortleaf and pitch pines growing on the ridges were once a source of pine tar for early... Read More

Buckeye Lake State Park

2905 Liebs Island Road, Millersport, OH

Buckeye Lake, constructed as a canal feeder lake in 1826, is Ohio's oldest state park. The park has long been a popular vacation spot and today offers endless water-related recreational... Read More

Forked Run State Park

63300 State Route 124, Reedsville, OH

Forested hills, a picturesque lake and the lazy Ohio River characterize 791-acre Forked Run State Park. Located in the heart of Appalachia, colorful history, riverboats, scenic vistas and... Read More

Dillon State Park

5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, OH

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,... Read More

Jackson Lake State Park

35 Tommy Been Road, Oak Hill, OH

Although relatively small, 106-acre Jackson Lake State Park boasts acres of some of the most scenic country in Ohio. The park's serene lake is a focal point for excellent fishing and provides... Read More

Great Seal State Park

4908 Marietta Road, Chillicothe, OH

Great Seal State Park is dedicated to the wilderness spirit of Ohio. The history of the Shawnee nation and Ohio's early statehood is centered in these rugged hills. Challenging trails through... Read More

Scioto Trail State Park

144 Lake Road, Chillicothe, OH

A small, quiet park nestled in beautiful 9,000-acre Scioto Trail State Forest, this 218-acre state park is an undisturbed wooded refuge just south of Chillicothe.

The ridgetops and... Read More

Wolf Run State Park

16170 Wolf Run Road, Caldwell, OH

The rugged hills of southeastern Ohio provide the setting for Wolf Run State Park. 1,046 acres of scenic woodlands and cool, clean waters of the park offer visitors a quiet retreat in this... Read More

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH

History and Culture

The present Hopewell Culture National Historical Park evolved in part from the former Mound City Group National Monument. The national monument was... Read More