State: Ohio
Address 1: 16396 Tar Hollow Road
City: Laurelville
Zip: 43135
Phone: 740-887-4818
Open: Open all year
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 99
Electric: 71
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/tarhollw/tabid/792/Default.aspx
Full Hook: Yes
Twisting park and forest roads pass through deep ravines and dense woodlands. Scattered shortleaf and pitch pines growing on the ridges were once a source of pine tar for early settlers, hence the name Tar Hollow. Dogwoods, redbuds and a variety of wildflowers color the hillsides in the springtime. Fall’s pageant of color is spectacular.
Camping
Sunny and shady sites to suit every camper
71 electric sites
11 non-electric sites
12 walk-in sites
5 primitive sites along the backpack trail
Campground equipped with showers, laundry facilities, pit latrines and a dump station
Beach is close by
General Store offers camping supplies, souvenirs and snacks
Pet camping is permitted on all sites
Camping is permitted at seven picnic shelters by reservation
Boating
Boating with electric motors only permitted on the 15-acre Pine Lake
The lake is perfect for canoes and rowboats
Launch ramp located near the beach
Fishing and Hunting
Bluegill and other panfish provide good sport for the fisherman on Pine Lake
Excellent hunting opportunities exist for squirrel, deer, grouse and turkey in the adjacent state forest
A valid Ohio hunting and fishing license is required
Picnicking
4 Picnic areas offer excellent scenery and a peaceful setting
Big Shelterhouse can be reserved online or by calling 866-644-6727
7 other sheleterhouses can be reserved by calling the park office at 740-887-4818 on the first business day of each calendar month
Trails
Ross Hollow Hiking Trail- 4.9 Miles (yellow blazes), located near the camp, provides foot access to the hills of Tar Hollow
The 21-mile Logan Boy Scout Trail (red blazes) traverses the park and forest
A section of Ohio’s Buckeye Trail (blue blazes) also passes through the area
Bridle trails (white blazes) and a horse camp are located on the forest land
A backpack camp is located at the fire tower
The 2-mile Pine Run mountain bike trail begins at the general store
More To Do
A playground and basketball court are located near the campgrounds
The seasonal General Store offers an 18 hole miniature golf course, bike and boat rentals, as well as a game room, which features a ping pong table, air hockey and fooseball
Registerd campers may borrow game and sporting equipment from the General Store
Swimming is available at Pine Lake, which is within walking distance of the campgrounds. Parents are responsible for their children on the unguarded beach.
