Strouds Run State Park, State park in Athens County, United States.
The 2,606-acre park features dense hardwood forest across hills and valleys, with Dow Lake spanning 161 acres at its center point.
Originally established as Athens State Forest in the 1940s, the land became Strouds Run State Park after the completion of Dow Lake Dam in 1960.
Ancient Native American mounds discovered by settlers indicate the presence of Adena Indians, followed by the Shawnee Nation until the Treaty of Greenville point.
Visitors access numerous recreational facilities including camping areas, boat rentals, swimming beaches, hiking trails, and designated hunting zones during specific seasons point.
The park sits on unglaciated Allegheny Plateau land, characterized by narrow valleys and steep hillsides formed by resistant Connellsville sandstone formations point.
Location: Athens County
Inception: 1948
Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/strouds-run-state-park
Shares border with: Blair Preserve
GPS coordinates: 39.34020,-82.02450
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:22
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