Forked Run State Park | |
Photo Width: | 280 |
Map: | Ohio#USA |
Relief: | 1 |
Label: | Forked Run State Park |
Location: | Meigs County, Ohio, United States |
Coords: | 39.1015°N -81.7876°W |
Established: | 1951 |
Designation: | Ohio state park |
Administrator: | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | Forked Run State Park |
Forked Run State Park is a public recreation area located 3miles south of Reedsville in eastern Meigs County, Ohio, United States. The state park's area is, while the lake covers . 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. It is also located close to an Ohio River boat ramp, so the campground serves Ohio River boaters.