Forked Run State Park
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Location | Meigs County, Ohio |
Nearest city | Reedsville, Ohio |
Coordinates | 39°06′05″N 81°47′15″W / 39.1014669°N 81.7876327°WCoordinates: 39°06′05″N 81°47′15″W / 39.1014669°N 81.7876327°W |
Area | 791 acres (320 ha) |
Created | 1949 |
Operated by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
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Forked Run State Park is a small Ohio state park located in eastern Meigs County, Ohio, United States. Its area is 791 acres (320 ha), while the lake covers 102 acres (41 ha). The name is pronounced with two syllables for "Forked". 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.
The park features an extensive campground with rustic cabins, picnic facilities, hiking trails, a swimming beach, two boat ramps, and a disc golf course. It also is located close to an Ohio River boat ramp, so the campground also serves Ohio River boaters. The cabins have gas lanterns, bunk beds and a gas stove. These cabins have no showers. Showers are provided at the beach area.