Rocky Fork State Park

Rocky Fork State Park is a nature preserve in Highland County featuring a large lake surrounded by forests, limestone cliffs, and wetland areas along its extensive shoreline. The landscape combines open water with rocky banks and natural wetlands that create varied ecosystems throughout the park.

The lake took its current form in the 1950s when a dam was built to create the water body that defines the park today. This development emerged from plans to establish a recreational area in the region.

The area was home to Native Americans for generations, and traces of their settlements remain visible through archaeological findings in the park. Visitors can experience the land that sustained these communities for centuries.

The park provides boat launches, swimming areas, walking trails, and camping spots distributed across the property for different activities. Plan ahead to decide which areas suit your interests and visit during times that work best for your chosen activities.

A deep gorge cuts through the park, formed thousands of years ago when glacial ice forced a stream to change its course dramatically. This geological feature shows how powerful ancient ice sheets were in reshaping the land that visitors see today.

Location: Highland County

Inception: 1950

Website: http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/rockyfork

GPS coordinates: 39.18640,-83.47250

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09