Tar Hollow State Park

Tar Hollow State Park The rugged foothills of the Appalachian Plateau surround this magnificent park. Tar Hollow is home to many exciting species of wildlife.

The wooded hollows echo with the gobbling of wild turkey and the drumming of ruffed grouse. The campground is set in a wooded hollow near the lake offering sunny and shady sites to suite every camper. The campground is equipped with showers, laundry facilities, pit latrines and a dump station. The public beach is close by. Pet camping is permitted on all sites. The General Store offers camping supplies, bait, souvenirs and much more. There is a minature golf course and bike and boat rentals are available. Camping is permitted in 7 shelters by reservation and can accommodate groups up to 20, go to reserveohio.com

Our park naturalist provides excellent nature programs on the weekends. Friday and Saturday evenings also include the showing of family movies at our outdoor amphitheater, located next to the General Store - don't forget your popcorn! There is hiking opportunities for everyone including:

2.5 mile Homestead Trail - family friendly
3.5 mile Ross Hollow Trail - moderate difficulty
21 mile Logan Hollow Trail - difficult for for experienced hikes

Boating with electric motors is permitted on the 15-acre Pine Lake. A launch ramp is located near the beach. The lake supports a variety of fish including, largemouth bass, blue gill and catfish. A valid Ohio fishing license is required. Excellent hunting opportunities exist for squirrel, whitetail deer and wild turkey in the adjacent state forest. A valid Ohio hunting license is required. Facebook Posting Guidelines for this Page:
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Mountain Heritage Festival Part 2!
09/22/2026

Mountain Heritage Festival Part 2!

2026 Mountain Heritage Festival is in the books! From karaoke and co****le on Friday night to kids games, hayrides, awes...
09/22/2026

2026 Mountain Heritage Festival is in the books! From karaoke and co****le on Friday night to kids games, hayrides, awesome crafters and demonstrators, beans and cornbread, cross cut saw, a black powder shoot, a wild storm, and great live music at the end of Saturday night with cute kiddos spitting watermelon seeds on Sunday morning....family fun was had by all!

Looking for plans for Saturday Night entertainment ( September 19th)....come on over to the Tar Hollow amphitheater for ...
09/17/2026

Looking for plans for Saturday Night entertainment ( September 19th)....come on over to the Tar Hollow amphitheater for a night of free entertainment! From 7:30pm to 9:30pm enjoy music from "Northwood" with Jeremiah Payne and our very own Tyler Stump!

We sure had fun hosting multiple girl scout troops last weekend for Girl Scouts in the Parks! From lakeside birding, cri...
09/17/2026

We sure had fun hosting multiple girl scout troops last weekend for Girl Scouts in the Parks! From lakeside birding, critters and creeks, and archery, too....outdoor fun was had by all!

09/14/2026
09/14/2026

Only 5 nights until Mountain Heritage Days!!! Come out and bring the whole family. Lots of fun for everyone.
Childrens games, vendors, demonstrations and plenty of great food to be purchased.
Remember this is in the campgrounds so bring cash!!

09/11/2026
09/10/2026

TAR HOLLOW STATE PARK

NATURALIST PROGRAMS

Friday, September 11th - Saturday, September 12th 2026

All programs are subject to change. Notify the naturalist if special accommodations are needed for your participation. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Friday, September 11th 2026:

4:00pm-6:00pm- Educational Building Open for Exploration!

*Meet Naturalist Amy at the new Educational Building to visit with critters, enjoy hands-on interactive nature activities, leisurely nature puzzle time for kids and adults, Friday night art contest, and so much more!

Saturday, September 12th 2026:

11:00am- Amy’s Critters!

*Meet at the NEW Educational Building to get up close and personal with Amy’s favorite Tar Hollow creatures. Learn the real facts about our local reptiles and amphibians. Stick around to touch or hold the real thing with Naturalist Amy.

1:00pm- Creeking Expedition!

Meet at the Educational building to explore a scenic creek ecosystem. We will be in search of crayfish, cool aquatic insects, salamanders, and more. Wear your water shoes. Some nets will be provided.

2:00pm-3:00pm-Educational Building Open for Exploration!

Meet Naturalist Amy at the new Educational Building to visit with critters, enjoy interactive activities, and ask any questions you may have about our local wildlife and/ or the Tar Hollow region! ***Spider Time- learn the real facts about the big, the brown, the furry spiders of Tar Hollow!

4:00pm- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Stroll!

*Meet at the General Store to take a stroll around the campground in search of nature’s remedy for a mosquito bite and poison ivy. Find out how to stop the sting of nettle and enjoy sampling wild edibles.

Highlights from a Labor Day Weekend that felt like a giant family reunion! We explored creeks, learned about the magical...
09/10/2026

Highlights from a Labor Day Weekend that felt like a giant family reunion! We explored creeks, learned about the magical world of fireflies, hummingbirds, and monarchs, had archery adventures with youth and adults, created a magnificent art gallery from this summer's artwork and photography, snuggled critters, made art, enjoyed tiny treasure time with cool spiders, and had the best finale by campfire that Naturalist Amy could ever ask for! Best job ever....thanks to everyone who showed up and helped out with and shared in all of the good times outside in nature!

Mountain Heritage Fall Festival Sept. 19thTake a stroll back in time with our Mountain men encampment, old fashioned kid...
09/09/2026

Mountain Heritage Fall Festival Sept. 19th
Take a stroll back in time with our Mountain men encampment, old fashioned kid games, crafts, vendors, Amish food, music and of course the caramel apples!!!
More information to come as it gets closer!

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16396 Tar Hollow Road
Laurelville, OH
43135

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+17408874818

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