Meigs 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.
  • Wildlife Area Map for AEP Gavin Public Hunting Lands
  • TrekOhio photos and descriptions of AEP Gavin Public Hunting Lands
Forked Run (State Park)
  • 63300 State Route 124 Reedsville, OH 45772
  • Trail map
  • Park size: 791 acres
  • Total trail length: 4 miles
  • Dog friendly (Not on beach)
  • 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.
  • Good site for bird watching
  • Camp sites
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Restrooms
  • Disc golf, boating, swimming (400 ft beach). Adjacent to Shade River State Forest
  • Campground Map
  • Park Map for Forked Run
Shade River (State Forest)
  • Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
  • Trail map
  • Park size: 2,859 acres
  • Total trail length: 2 miles
  • Dog friendly
  • Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
  • Near Forked Run State Park




Last Update: 2017-07-24 16:32:02

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