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State Parks: Strouds Run

Location: 11661 State Park Road
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 592-2302
Contact: Burr Oak
1022 Burr Oak Lodge Rd.
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 592-2302
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Camping

Strouds Run offers campers a family camp area with sites for tents or trailers. Latrines, waste drains, picnic tables and fire rings are provided. A group camp area is available for organized groups on a reservation basis. Rent-A-Camp sites consisting of a dining fly, sleeping cots and pads, cookstove and other gear are available by reservation.

• Non-electric campsites - 75
• Campsites with electric - 0
• Pets permitted - 10
• Group camp, capacity - 150
• Rent-a-campsites - 3
• Camper cabins - 2

Boating

• Boats with a 10-hp limit are permitted on Dow Lake
• A boat ramp and tie-up stakes are provided
• Boat rental information may be obtained at the park office

Fishing and Hunting

• Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish are taken from the lake
• Hunting is permitted in designated areas
• Wild turkey, gray squirrel and white-tailed deer are abundant
• A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required

Trails

• Hiking Trail- 15.5 miles
• Bridle Trails - 8.5 miles

Swimming

1. 900-foot sand beach is open during the summer from sunrise to sunset
2. Change booths, drinking water and restrooms are available
3. Scuba diving with proper equipment is permitted
4. Diving alone and within the beach area is prohibited

Picnicking

• Picnic tables and cooking grates are located at the north end of the lake and south of the dam
• Each area has restrooms nearby
• 3 shelterhouses available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Shelterhouses may also be reserved for a fee