Tar Hollow State Park

The 604-acre park features deep ravines and dense woodlands with scattered shortleaf and pitch pines growing along sandstone ridges in southeastern Ohio.

The federal government acquired this non-productive agricultural land in the 1930s, establishing it as a state park in 1949 through the Division of Parks and Recreation.

Early settlers extracted pine tar from local trees for household use, giving the area its distinctive name and establishing its significance in regional history.

Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, boating, fishing, and swimming at the 15-acre Pine Lake, with camping facilities available through advance reservations.

The park maintains a protected habitat for timber rattlesnakes, which persist in this region despite their declining population throughout Ohio.

Location: Hocking County

Inception: 1949

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/tar-hollow-state-park

GPS coordinates: 39.35600,-82.77700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:59