With More Than 17,000 Acres To Explore, Ohio's Largest State Park Is Worthy Of A Multi-Day Adventure
By Beth|Published June 12, 2022
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
If you’re looking for quality time in the great outdoors, there’s hardly a better option than one of Ohio’s beautiful parks. Offering recreation, beautiful scenery, camping, and all kinds of family-friendly activities, these parks make for a great day trip destination any time of the year. Today’s feature destination just so happens to be the largest state park in Ohio, and as you can imagine, it’s filled with opportunities for adventure. Here’s more on why Salt Fork State Park is worthy of a multi-day trip.
Welcome to the stunning Salt Fork State Park! Located in the eastern part of the Buckeye State, the largest state park in Ohio is also one of the most beautiful.
From wide-open meadows to beautiful lakes, dense forests, and picturesque valleys, this park encompasses a beautiful variety of terrain just waiting to be explored.
If it's your first visit to the park, you might consider a hike. There are 10 unique trails to choose from, all of which are well-marked and well-maintained.
Visit during the heart of summer and you'll definitely want to check out the 2,500-foot swimming beach. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day to ensure your experience is a safe one.
In fact, you'll find there's so much to do at the largest state park in Ohio that you'll definitely want to stay overnight. Fortunately, a campground that can accommodate both tents and RVs is located right on-site.
Have you ever visited Salt Fork State Park? What did you think of the largest state park in Ohio? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For related content, check out our list of some of the best state parks in Ohio.
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