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Strouds Run State Park

Ohio · OH

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Campgrounds

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Managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft

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A hilly, forested park by Athens, Ohio, around Dow Lake. Hike, bike or ride horses on the trails, and boat, paddle, swim or camp at the lake.

Source: ohiodnr.gov

From Wikipedia

Strouds Run State Park is a public recreation area abutting the city of Athens in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. The state park is located primarily in Canaan Township, with a small part in Ames Township. Park boundaries coincide with Athens city limits in several places. The park comprises 2,606 acres (1,055 ha), and includes Dow Lake, a 161-acre (65 ha) artificial lake. The park is named after William Stroud who was a share-holder in the Ohio Company of Associates.

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