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Tar Hollow State Park

Laurelville, OH U.S.A.

16396 Tar Hollow Road
Laurelville, OH 43135
U.S.A.

740-887-4818
866-644-6727 Camp Reservations

Tar Hollow State Park Web Site

Open Year-Round
No Entry Fee Charged

Setting up camp.

Scattered shortleaf and pitch pines on this park's ridges were once a source of pine tar for early settlers, hence the name Tar Hollow.

Today, twisting roads and paths wind through deep ravines and dense woodlands.

Oak and hickory prefer the dry ridge tops, while sycamore, black willow, buckeye and silver maple line the stream valleys.

The forest not only supports a variety of hardwoods but also contains a vast array of ferns, mosses, mushrooms and wildflowers.

Dogwoods, redbuds, and a variety of wildflowers, including bloodroot, wild geranium, cardinal flower and Solomon's seal, color the hillsides in springtime. Fall's pageant of color is spectacular.

Numerous reptiles and amphibians, colorful game birds, songbirds and secretive mammals are found here. The timber rattlesnake, dwindling in Ohio due to deforestation, lives in Tar Hollow's forest. The five-lined skink, distinguished by its brilliant blue tail, is found in the area along with the elusive fence lizard.

Painted turtles can be seen along the shores of Pine Lake while the lumbering box turtle inhabits the dry land. Salamanders such as the red-backed, dusky, long-tailed and northern two-lined thrive on the cool, moist forest floor.

In spring, the wooded hollows echo with the gobbling of wild turkey and the drumming of the ruffed grouse. Rare sightings of bobcat have been reported in this unique, wild region.

Ross Hollow Hiking Trail, located near the camp, winds through the hills. The 21-mile Logan Boy Scout Trail traverses the park and forest. A section of Ohio's Buckeye Trail also passes through the area. There are about 2.5 miles of mountain biking trails.

Bridle trails and a horse camp are located on the forest land.

A backpack camp is located at the fire tower.

Boating with electric motors only is permitted on the 15-acre Pine Lake. The lake is perfect for paddling. A launch ramp is located near the beach.

Catfish, bluegill and other panfish provide good sport for the fisherman on Pine Lake.

Park naturalists offer interpretive programs seasonally.

The campground is set in a wooded hollow near the lake and offers a variety of sites. There are 71 sites with electricity and 23 without, and both sunny and shaded are available. Nine sites are walk-in, and there are six primitive sites along the backpack trail. Pets are permitted on all sites.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities available
Backpacking available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps not available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby not available
Restaurants Nearby not available
Canoeing available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping available
Touring not available
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