State Park · Ohio, United States
Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park is a state park in Ohio, United States, established in 1951.
State Park · Ohio, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Meigs, Ohio, United States |
| Established | 1951 |
| Coordinates | 39.1015° N, 81.7876° W |
| Managed by | Ohio state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park is a public recreation area located three miles (4.8 km) south of Reedsville in eastern Meigs County, Ohio, United States. The state park's area is 791 acres (320 ha), while the lake covers 102 acres (41 ha). The name is pronounced with two syllables for "Fork-ed". It fronts on Ohio State Route 124. The park borders the Shade River State Forest, from which it was created in 1951. The dam was created in 1952 when the park was opened to the public. Park features include a campground, rustic cabins, picnic facilities, hiking trails, a swimming beach, boat ramps, and a disc golf course.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Reedsville, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles south of Reedsville |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Park features include a campground, rustic cabins, picnic facilities, hiking trails, a swimming beach, boat ramps, and a disc golf course |
Airports near this park
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- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 85.4 miles away
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 126.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
Where is Forked Run State Park?
Forked Run State Park is in Ohio, United States (39.1015° N, 81.7876° W).
When was Forked Run State Park established?
Forked Run State Park was established in 1951, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Forked Run State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Forked Run State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Forked Run State Park?
The nearest town is Reedsville, Ohio. about 3 miles south of Reedsville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Ohio — Wikipedia list of Ohio state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forked_Run_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).