Gallia County Parks & Nature Preserves

The following list of parks and preserves includes those managed by federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies (such as the National Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, various historical societies, etc.).

We have tried to collect information on the activities and facilities available at various parks, but things may change without us knowing about it. So please double check the information at the official site (click on the park’s name to go there).

AEP Gavin Public Hunting Lands (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 6,885 acres
• Permit required
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.

Crown City Wildlife Area (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail map
• Park size: 11,119 acres
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Gallia County Hike & Bike Trail (Bike Path)

• Transits: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Total trail length: 7.8 miles (28 miles when completed)

Raccoon Creek County Park (County)

• Location: From US Route 35: US Route 35 to State Route 325 South, left on State Route 141, right on Dan Jones Road (County Road 28). From State Route 7: From Gallipolis, State Route 141 West, left on State Route 775, right after bridge over Raccoon Creek on Dan Jones Road (County Road 28).
• Trail map
• Park size: 700 acres
• Total trail length: A few miles of trails

Samuels Wildlife Area (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 83 acres
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Tycoon Lake Wildlife Area (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 684 acres
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Boating (electric motors only)

Wayne NF – Ironton Unit (National Forest)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail map
• Park size: 99,049 acres
• Total trail length: Multitude of hiking, biking, bridle trails
• Dog friendly
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Archery range
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Rock climbing
• Camp sites
• Mountain bike trails
• Restrooms
• Wayne NF Ironton Unit Points of Interest
  • Hanging Rock ATV / Mountain Bike Trail
  • Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
  • Pine Creek ATH/OHM Trail (Off-Road Vehicles, Mtn Bikes, Hiking)
  • Symmes Creek / Morgan Sister Trail
  • Timber Ridge Lake (Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Hiking)
  • Wayne NF Ironton Unit – Hiking Brochure
  • Wayne NF – Camping Brochure
  • Wayne NF Trail Map
• TrekOhio posts about Wayne NF – Ironton Unit

Last Update: 12/22/2012 17:31:53

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