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State Parks: Rocky Fork
9800 North Shore Drive
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
(937) 393-4284
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations
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Location & description
Located in Highland County in Hillsboro. The area is full of caves carved into it's dolomite limestone by glacial ice,ancients rivers and rain water. What remains is Rocky Fork Creek flowing through a diverse park filled with wildlife and natural wonders.
Camping
- 230 campsites suitable for trailers and tents
- Campground has showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, dump station, camp store, campers' beach
- Electric hookups are available at 130 sites
- 20 sites offering full-service hookups
- 40 premium lakeside non-electric campsites
- 40 more non-electric sites in the heart of the campground.
- Pet camping is permitted on designated sites
- A launch ramp and tie-ups are provided for campers with boats
- A separate group camp may be reserved by contacting the park office
- The recreation barn also may be rented
Boating
- Motors of unlimited horsepower are permitted
- 16 boat launching ramps are located around the lake
- Rental docks are available for frequent summer visitors
- A designated area is available for boat camping
Marinas
- 3 marinas are located around the lake, 1 marina provides fuel
- All have launch ramps, docking space and parking
- The East Shore Marina includes a modern restaurant
- North Beach Marina has a snack bar
- North Beach also offers boat rentals
- Two public beaches
- Changing booths and bathhouse
- Boat/swim area provided for boaters
Fishing & hunting
- Bass, bluegill, crappie and muskellunge fishing
- A wheelchair accessible fishing pier on the southeast side of the lake
- Hunting is permitted in designated areas
- A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required
Trails:
- 1.5 mile hiking trail goes through cool woodlands, scenic gorges and moist wetlands
- A short trail near the campground offers excellent birdwatching
- 2 mile mountain bike trail available
Picnic areas
- Wooded picninc areas located on the north and east shores
Area attractions
- Fort Hill, the site of a complex of Hopewell Indian mounds
- Serpent Mound
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