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State Parks: Sycamore

4675 N. Diamond Mill Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Contact: Hueston Woods State Park
6301 Park Office Rd.
College Corner, OH 45003
(513) 523-6347 Get Directions

Location & description

Located in Trotwood. The area, once cleared of old forest to make way for farmland, is being reforested, but plenty of open meadows still remain.

Camping:

• Group areas are available to organized groups on a reservation basis
• Group Camp "A" - basic sleeping shelters, restrooms, grill, large barn with electric, wheelchair accessible
• Group Camp "B" - cabin, open shelter with electric service, restroom, fire ring, picnic tables
• Both sites "A" and "B" have large areas for tent camping.
• 15-site horseman's camp has primitive campin, latrines, water, tie-ups
• Horseman's camp is on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration required

Fishing & hunting:

• Hunting permitted on nearly 1,500 acres of park land with outstanding squirrel and deer hunting opportunities
• Fish species include bass, bluegill, and catfish
• Stream fishing in Wolf Creek
• Valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required

Boating:

• Hand-power boating only
• Canoes and rowboats are suitable for the park's quiet waters

Picnic areas:

• Picnic areas available with tables and grills
• Overlook Picnic Area offers a grand picnic shelter with doors and two large fireplaces making it available for year-round use. May be reserved available February 1 until November 30 or on first-come first-serve basis

Trails:

• 3-mile Ghost Hedge Nature Trail explores the Wolf Creek Valley
• 1.5-mile Beech Ridge Trail explores the surrounding woodlots and meadows
• Additional trail connects these two trails to create 8 miles of hiking
• Horsemen can enjoy 15 miles of bridle trail, including the snowmobile routes when not snow covered