Lake Hope State Park is a 2,983-acre state park surrounded by the magnificent 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County and centered around the 120-acre Lake Hope on Big Sandy Run. Located about 5 miles northeast of Zaleski, the park features a large campground with both electric and non-electric campsites, rentable cottages, and a rentable lodge that can sleep up to 22 people. The park also boasts a variety of outdoor and recreational activities including boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking as well as plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails, a gift shop, and a full-service restaurant.

Address: 27331 OH-278, McArthur, OH 45651, Phone: 740-596-4938

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