Blue Rock State Park

Blue Rock State Park is a forested area in Muskingum County with a lake for swimming and recreational activities. The grounds include camping areas, hiking trails, and picnic facilities spread across the wooded landscape for various outdoor pursuits.

The state acquired this land in 1936 and created a lake to provide recreational opportunities. The park was officially established in 1949 to develop the area for public use.

The park serves as a gathering place for families and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy water activities and forest trails. Local visitors return regularly to experience the quiet pace of life around the lake and wooded areas.

Visitors can camp, hike, picnic, or swim in the lake depending on the season and time of day. It helps to check local conditions before visiting to find the best time for your chosen activities.

The area is geologically remarkable for its blue shale formations created from ancient sea sediments millions of years ago. These rock formations give the park its name and reveal traces of a distant geological past.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1949

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/blue-rock-state-park

GPS coordinates: 39.81530,-81.84720

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26