Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park is a 5,652 acres (2,287 ha) state park located in the Highland and Ross counties of the U.S. state of Ohio.[2] The park contains several campgrounds and a lake, created by the damming of Paint Creek.[2] Construction on the dam started in 1967, and Paint Creek State Park was opened in 1972.[2]

Paint Creek State Park
Location in Ohio
LocationHighland and Ross counties, Ohio, United States
Coordinates39°15′15″N 83°22′35″W[1]
Area5,652 acres (22.87 km2)
Elevation850 ft (260 m)[1]
Established1972
Governing bodyOhio Department of Natural Resources
WebsitePaint Creek State Park

The Highlands Nature Sancuary, a private 2,068 acres (837 ha) nature reserve, is contiguous with the park.

The underlying geology of the park is limestone, and significant limestone bluffs may be seen, and hiked to, just below the dam. The bluffs and gorges feature an outstanding colony of Smooth Cliffbrake (Pellaea glabella) ferns, as well as Coolwort (Sullivantia), an extremely rare wildflower in Ohio.[2]

  • Body of water in front of dam
  • Area behind dam
  • Boat launch area with intake in the background
  • Paint Creek Lake marina
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References
  1. "Paint Creek State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Paint Creek State Park". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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