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Forked Run State Park

Coordinates: 39°06′05″N 81°47′15″W / 39.1014669°N 81.7876327°W / 39.1014669; -81.7876327
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Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park is located in Ohio
Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park
Location in Ohio
Forked Run State Park is located in the United States
Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park
Forked Run State Park (the United States)
LocationMeigs County, Ohio, United States
Coordinates39°06′05″N 81°47′15″W / 39.1014669°N 81.7876327°W / 39.1014669; -81.7876327[1]
Area791 acres (320 ha)
Elevation686 feet (209 m)[1]
Established1951
Administered byOhio Department of Natural Resources
DesignationOhio state park
WebsiteForked 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).[2] 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.[2]

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.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Forked Run State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c "Forked Run State Park". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
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