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Nestled in the beautiful 9,000-acre Scioto Trail State Forest, Scioto Trail State Park is a small, 218-acre state park just south of Chillicothe. The undisturbed wooded refuge offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a variety of outdoor recreational activities to enjoy from hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching to boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and camping. The park campground features electric and non-electric campsites and rental cabins, along with modern restrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets, picnic tables and fire rings, a camp store selling essentials, and a children’s playground. Other activities include horseback riding, naturalist programs, a wading beach for swimming, and an amphitheater for special events.
Address: 144 Lake Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601, Phone: 740-887-4818
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