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State Parks: A.W. Marion

c/o Deer Creek State Park
20635 Waterloo Road
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
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Location & description:

This small but unique park offers a variety of recreational activities while maintaining a quiet atmosphere of natural serenity.

Camping:

• Wooded camp area has 58 sites
• Has tent and trailer camping from late March through early November
• 29 sites have electricity
• A youth camp is also available by reservation for organized groups
• Pit latrines and drinking water are available

Boating:

• Hargus Lake provides 145 acres of water, boat launching ramps and public docks
• Rentals are available from the concession on the northwest side of the lake
• Electric motors only are permitted

Fishing & hunting:

• Fish species include largemouth bass, muskellunge, bluegill and channel catfish
• Valid Ohio fishing license required
• In the fall, the mature woodlands offer excellent squirrel hunting in designated areas
• Valid Ohio hunting license required

Trails:

• Hargus Lake Trail offers five miles of trails
• Squawroot Nature Trail offers the hiking enthusiast one mile of scenic terrain.
• Squawroot Nature Trail self-guided with directional signs
• These scenic trails are open for year-round use

Picnic areas:

• Picnic tables and grill sites are located throughout the park
• A shelterhouse is available on a first-come, first-served basis
• A concession stand offers limited picnic supplies
• Fires are permitted only in the grills provided

More:

• Playground equipment is available in the park and in the campground
• Games and sporting equipment is available at the camp office for use by registered campers