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State Parks: A.W. Marion

c/o Deer Creek State Park
20635 Waterloo Road
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
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Location & description:

This small but unique park offers a variety of recreational activities while maintaining a quiet atmosphere of natural serenity.

Camping:

  • Wooded camp area has 58 sites
  • Has tent and trailer camping from late March through early November
  • 29 sites have electricity
  • A youth camp is also available by reservation for organized groups
  • Pit latrines and drinking water are available

Boating:

  • Hargus Lake provides 145 acres of water, boat launching ramps and public docks
  • Rentals are available from the concession on the northwest side of the lake
  • Electric motors only are permitted

Fishing & hunting:

  • Fish species include largemouth bass, muskellunge, bluegill and channel catfish
  • Valid Ohio fishing license required
  • In the fall, the mature woodlands offer excellent squirrel hunting in designated areas
  • Valid Ohio hunting license required

Trails:

  • Hargus Lake Trail offers five miles of trails
  • Squawroot Nature Trail offers the hiking enthusiast one mile of scenic terrain.
  • Squawroot Nature Trail self-guided with directional signs
  • These scenic trails are open for year-round use

Picnic areas:

  • Picnic tables and grill sites are located throughout the park
  • A shelterhouse is available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • A concession stand offers limited picnic supplies
  • Fires are permitted only in the grills provided

More:

  • Playground equipment is available in the park and in the campground
  • Games and sporting equipment is available at the camp office for use by registered campers

Have fun

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