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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
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
900-foot sand beach is open during the summer from sunrise to sunset
Change booths, drinking water and restrooms are available
Scuba diving with proper equipment is permitted
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
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