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Strouds Run State Park

11661 State Park Road
Athens, OH 45701

740-767-3570

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 southeastern Ohio.

Camping:78 non-electric sitesLatrines, waste drains, picnic tables and fire rings are provided10 sites are available for campers with petsGroup camp area is available for organized groups on a reservation basisActivitiesBoatingBoats with a 10-hp limit are permitted on 161-acre Dow Lake. There is a launch ramp located at the northeastern edge of the lake with 12 tie-up stakes.FishingLargemouth bass, crappie are taken from Dow Lake within the park. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.HuntingHunting is permitted in designated areas. Wild turkey, gray squirrel and white-tailed deer are abundant. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.PicnickingThree picnic areas are found in the park. Most picnic areas have restrooms available; no restrooms are available south of the dam. Three shelterhouses on the north end of the lake are reservable.SwimmingA 700-foot sand beach on the east side of the lake is open during the summer months from sunrise to sunset. Changing booths, drinking water and restrooms are available.Swimming is permitted in designated areas. Please exercise caution while swimming at the beach. Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches.Scuba diving with proper equipment is permitted. Diving alone and within the beach area is prohibited.TrailsBlackhaw Accessible Trail - 0.5 mile - limestone (no bicycles)Beaver Pond Trail - 1 mile - ModerateBroken Rock Trail - 2 miles - ModerateChestnut TrailLakeview Trail - 7 miles - ModerateVista Point Trail - 1.5 milesWhite Pine Trail Fifteen mountain bike trails that also allow hiking wind through the state park and adjacent City of Athens' Sells Park:Athens Trail - 3.5 milesBasswood Connector - 0.3 mileCucumbertree Trail - 0.4 mileFinger Rock Trail - 1.2 milesHickory Trail - 2.9 milesPawpaw Connector - 0.3 mileRedbud Connector - 0.2 mileRockhouse Trail - 2.7 milesScatter Ridge Connector - 0.9 mileSourwood Connector - 0.2 mileSundown Trail - 6.6 milesThunderbunny Trail - 2.9 milesTrace Trail - 1.2 milesWhite Ash Trail - 0.6 mileWhite Ash Connector - 0.2 mile Ten bridle trails that also allow hiking:Amoretto TrailBoogie TrailCliff TrailCreek TrailHaley TrailHank TrailHermit Hut TrailIndian Mound TrailLake Hill TrailPete Smith TrailWinter RecreationUnder the proper winter conditions, park guests can enjoy sledding and cross-country skiing.

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