Paint Creek State Park Explained

Paint Creek State Park
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Photo Alt:Marina with boats
Map:Ohio#USA
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Label:Paint Creek State Park
Location:Highland and Ross counties, Ohio, United States
Coords:39.2542°N -83.3764°W
Elevation:850feet
Established:1972
Designation:Ohio state park
Administrator:Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Website:Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park is a 5652acres public recreation area located in Highland and Ross counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The state park's central feature is a reservoir, 1148acres Paint Creek Lake, which was created by the damming of Paint Creek. Construction on the dam started in 1967, and Paint Creek State Park was opened in 1972.

The underlying geology of the park is limestone, and significant limestone bluffs may be seen, and hiked to, just below the dam. The bluffs and gorges feature Coolwort (Sullivantia), an extremely rare wildflower in Ohio. as well as an outstanding colony of Smooth Cliffbrake (Pellaea glabella) ferns.

The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, a private, 2068acres nature reserve, is contiguous with the park.

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