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Camping is available to both horse and non-horse campers - Horse picket lines (tie lines) are located behind sites 1-10. Sites 11 - 15 do not have the horse picket lines.
From Columbus, Ohio: Take US 23 south to the north edge of Chillicothe. Turn left onto Hopetown Rd. Hopetown Rd turns into Marietta Rd. The main park entrance is on the right hand side (approx. 1 mile). Turn right into the park entrance then turn left at the first road. Continue straight until you see the Vista Shelter which is located middle of the campground.
A great park to visit, full of Ohio history, hiking trails and clean facilities. Even though the toilets are pits, they are still clean and did not have a terrible smell. The campground was nicely kept and the views were fantastic. Only thing missing was a little shade cover. We had a wonderful camping trip.
it's nice to camp. pit toilets are ok, not my favorite, but ok - if you keep them clean and supplied with hand sanitizer. that was the knock, they didn't. it's pretty too and the sites are big. tons of parking. the COVID-19 memorial is worth seeing, beautiful sculpture, beautiful view, nicely designed area around it. that alone is worth the trip.
This park is beautiful. In the morning, you're above the fog and can see over the valley. We came at night so didn't realize how beautiful it was. The only downside is the pit toilet in the camping area so you can't wash your hands.
The new Covid-19 Memorial is an amazing piece of sculpture. The drive in is nice and everything is in good repair. I don't play disc golf but this course is huge and many were playing today! Make no mistake. These trails are much more challenging than a flat, gravel trail in other parks. Lots of steep elevation increases and decreases. There are horse trails, as well. My reason for 4 and not 5 stars is the maps. Not easy to read and figure out. The trails are confusing if you are just hiking and not following the disc golf. The address in the passport is wrong for the park office and takes you to a huge farm outside the park entrance.
