Salt Fork State Park Golf Course

About Salt Fork State Park Golf Course

In the heart of the region is Salt Fork State Park, which includes the forest and fields surrounding the Salt Fork Reservoir. The wooded hills of the park offer a wide range of scenic views and leisure facilities. Numerous streams cross the park, as does the Salt River, the largest of its kind in the United States.

Before the settlement, Ohio lay in the midst of a vast wilderness stretching from the Appalachians to the Great Plains and beyond, and south to New York and New Jersey.

The world's deciduous forests surpassed them all in variety and size, but Ohio's forests were so dense that the settlers were determined to clear and cultivate the land. Towering spires of pine, oak, birch and other trees and shrubs jutted out of the fertile soil below.

By the 19th century, most of Ohio's original population was decimated, but it was replaced by a thriving city of more than 1,000 people and a few hundred miles of roads.

Efforts to protect nature in recent decades have led to large regrowth, and today nearly 30% of the state supports thriving forests.

This is most evident in the rugged, uneven hills of southeast Ohio, including Salt Fork State Park. It is a mixture of lush forests and rolling meadows, and the park is home to a variety of plant and animal species.

Billions of flowers bloom in the large and birdwatchers are delighted by the abundance of birds such as the Great Blue Egret, the American Goldfinch, the Great Crested Beak and the Great Horned Owl. A large number of wildflower species, from blueberries to pines, are firmly anchored in the salt fork.

The salt fork was given its name because of its proximity to the Salt River, the largest river in the United States and one of the oldest rivers in North America.

Historically, this part of southeastern Ohio was one of the first areas of the state to be settled by pioneers who migrated westward from the crowded East Coast. Settlers may have followed the route that led families through the Ohio wilderness to Guernsey County. From Zanesville, east of our Ohio River, Trace became an important east-west transportation route built in 1811. Today, the old national road is known as US Route 40 and runs through Salt Fork State Park.

A beautiful stone house overlooking the Sugar Tree Fork was built in 1837 by John Kennedy, who has lived in Salt Fork State Park for more than 50 years. Kennedy Stone House was built from locally quarried stones, hewn from the same quarries as many other historic houses in the area.

Due to its unique and durable construction, the house has been entered in the National Register of Historic Sites and can be visited in its original form.

While the battle for the sugar fork took place in the southeast of the United States during the Civil War, battles also took place in southeast Ohio. The Union troops under General Shakelford and the Confederates made trips to the salt fork region.

In response to demand for this important fuel source, Guernsey County became one of Ohio's leading coal producers. In the 19th century, Ohio's industry continued to develop, and many of its southeastern counties became known as coal-producing areas. The abundant clay deposits also allowed the development of a flourishing pottery industry in the county.

The confiscation of the salt fork dates back to 1956, when planning for the lake began, but it was only with the acquisition of the land in the 1960s to create the State Park that the area became an important recreational area in our country. The reservoir was originally intended as a water source for our city of Cambridge. In 1967, an earth dam was completed, and construction work for recreational facilities began in mid-1968. In May 1972 the spacious "Salzgassenhütte" was opened and the reservoir opened to the public.

The 18-hole golf course includes drive and putt courses, and gazebos are available on reservation for excursions. Tee times are from 7: 30 to 10: 00. M. weekdays and noon until 4.15 p.m., weekends from 9.45 a.m. to 5.40 p.m.

The modern campsite has 212 pitches, all with electricity, and the two marinas have a total of 1,000 square metres of parking space for up to four boats. Other facilities include flushing toilets, camper berths and a picnic area with picnic tables, picnic benches, fireplaces, pool and picnic table, and a swimming pool.

Eighteen places are wheelchair accessible, and there are also group camps and ride-sharing facilities. Pet tents are allowed on designated pitches, as are pet-friendly tents for dogs, cats, horses and other pets.

Seventeen chalets and cottages also feature fireplaces and hot tubs, and each is fully equipped with a living and dining area. The cabins are bookable all year round, but the living area is only open to guests in the summer months, except in the winter months.

Salt Fork Lodge has 148 rooms, a picturesque lakeside location and a 500-meter beach that is one of the largest in inland Ohio. The lodge features an indoor / outdoor pool, hot tub and pool house. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor dining area with fireplaces and hot pools, as well as a picnic area and picnic tables.

The modern bathhouse has showers, lockers, toilets and a snack bar, and boats with unlimited horsepower are allowed on the lake. A buoy marks the combined speed chart, with a maximum speed of 45 km / h and no more than 15 km / h.

There are numerous boat moorings on the lake, and boaters can camp in the park for up to three days at a time, with a maximum of three nights per week. Swimming and boats are only allowed in designated areas, but you can also go boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

Accommodation is based on first come, first served, and is located along Park Road 1, north of the parking lot on the south side of Lake Salt Lake.

History buffs will enjoy a canal town restored since the beginning of the 19th century, with a number of historic buildings and special activities. American history, which describes the lifestyle of pioneers on the Ohio border, as well as the history of Lake Salt Lake and its surroundings.

Guernsey County is also home to many glass factories and potteries that offer tours and souvenir shops. The Guern Jersey County Museum in Cambridge is open all summer and is one of the state's most popular attractions.

The lake in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District offers scenic views of the Ohio River and its tributaries. The Rock Creek Campground and Campgrounds in Salt Fork State Park in Delaware County offer peaceful retreats for rustic camping.