Tar Hollow State Park

About Tar Hollow State Park

The winding forest paths of the park lead into deep gorges and dense forests, and the autumn colour rush is spectacular. In spring, the slopes are coloured by dogwood, red buds and a variety of wild flowers, but in spring and summer it is full of pine trees. The scattered short-left pitchpine that grows along the ridge was once the source of pine tar for the early settlers.

The warm, shallow sea covered Ohio from the mid-19th century to the early 1900s, at a depth of about 500 m.

As the land rose eastward, sand and gravel washed out of the water of Ohio westward, and sediments formed sandstones in southeast Ohio. Sandstone hills are covered in rich and diverse forests; oaks and hickory prefer dry ridges, and pine and birch trees thrive in wetter, drier areas.

Surrounded by the rugged foothills of the Appalachian Plateau, the surrounding state forests of Tar Hollow State Park are part of a wilderness that covered Ohio in the days of the early settlers.

The forests bear a variety of deciduous forests and harbor many species of wild flowers as well as many types of grasses and shrubs. Typical wild flowers found in these forests include blueberries, pears, rhododendrons, lilies, hickory, wild thyme, orchids, ferns, chamomile, oaks, birches, pines, oaks, maples, junipers, clover, blackberries, hazelnuts, cedars, willows, saw blossom, sequoia, sycamore, elm, lilac, mandarin, marigold, balm, rosemary, magnolia, lavender, blueberry and other species.

The forests of Tar Hollow State Park are a stronghold for many exciting animal species and host a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and other wildlife. A great variety of plants and animals as well as many species of wildlife can be found here.

In the forests of Tar Hollow we observe many bird species, which are becoming increasingly rare in Ohio due to deforestation.

The five-headed skink, which is characterized by its long tail forms, occurs in this area together with the elusive sand lizard. In spring, the sound of the forest is hollowed out by the sound of birds in the northern and southern parts of Tar Hollow State Park. While boxfish inhabit the dry land, painted turtles can also be seen on the wet land.

A rare sighting of a bobcat has been reported in this unique wild region, and since early humans this region has been a wilderness.

Throughout history, many different Indian tribes have contributed to the development of the country and its natural resources such as water, land and water resources. Indians and settlers found this land rich and fertile, especially in the valleys.

Nathaniel Massie built a town on the Scioto River in 1796, which he called Chillicothe, and later the Shawnee and Mingo claimed the area as a hunting ground. The Hopewell inhabited this area from 200 BC to 500 AD and this culture left behind burial mounds that can still be seen today.

Chillicothe became the state's capital in 1803, and the area attracted many Kentucky and Virginia residents. One hundred of the first plots were offered to the first settlers free of charge, and plots in this area of 100-200 hectares were sold for one to two dollars per hectare.

The settlers used all the available resources, but life was difficult and the hills were too steep to be cultivated. As pressure on land and timber increased, Tear Hollow Hill was gradually logged and inhabited by marginal farms. The ridge east of Chillicothe remained wild, however, as life was difficult for many years due to a lack of water and other resources.

The Tar Hollow region was purchased in the 18th century as part of the Hocking Hills National Wildlife Refuge. The region takes its name from the branches and heartwood of the native pine trees, which were harvested using the same methods as the other parts of Tear Hollow Hill, as the harvesting of wood.

People were encouraged to move to the city and were given a financial reboot, but most continued to live as usual and bought more poor land near the park.

During the Depression, the EPA and NYA programs built a number of parks in the area, including Tar Hollow Forest Park. In 1939, the Ohio Division of Forestry took over the land in what was then Tar Hollow Forest Park. When the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was founded in 1949, it accepted land from several state agencies, including the old Department of Forestry, as well as from the State Parks and Recreation Department and other private landowners.

Tar Hollow State Park was developed in the former forest and is now bordered by the Ohio River, the New York River and a small section of the Delaware River.

The campsites are located in wooded hollows near the lake, and the campsite is located on the north side of Tar Hollow Lake, south of the entrance to State Park.

For more information about Tar Hollow State Park and its camping facilities, visit the park's website or Facebook page.

Each camp is equipped with a shower pit, latrine and landfill, and camping is allowed in all five huts. Group campsites are available on an organized group reservation basis and group campsites in organized groups on a pro reservation basis. Pet camping is permitted on both sides of the park and on the north and south sides of Tar Hollow State Park.

The lake is ideal for canoes, rowing boats and boats, and on 15 hectares of pine lake boating with electric motor is allowed.

Bluetongue and other panfish offer good fishing opportunities for fishermen on the pine lake, and a valid hunting and fishing licence is required. The launch pad is on the beach and there is an adjacent state forest, but no hunting or fishing licenses are required for this area.

While picnics are a popular pastime at Tar Hollow, six accommodations can be reserved based on First come, first served. The picnic area offers excellent scenery and peaceful surroundings, and others are available to you on the basis of a First Come, First Served service.

The Ross Hollow Trail, which is located near the camp, provides access to the hills of Tar Hollow. The park forest is crossed by a number of trails, some of which also run through the area, as well as a small cross-country ski trail.

The forest area has horse riding trails and horse camps, and the backpack camp is located near the fire station. The forest areas have horse riding trails, a horse camp and a trail for horse riding and cross-country skiing.

The state's Tar Hollow Forest is managed to provide access to a wide range of wildlife and habitats, as well as recreational opportunities. Nearby national parks include the Hockessin National Forest and Hocking Hills National Wildlife Refuge, and it has become a major destination to protect these areas.

Conkles Hollow Nature Reserve is located in the Hocking Hills region and offers a variety of leisure activities. This wilderness area, operated by the wildlife department of the ODNR, offers some of the best fishing opportunities.

The beautiful hilltop property, which once hosted Ohio's sixth governor, Thomas Worthington, is now run by the Ohio Historical Society. The manor house and the outbuildings on the site were restored to the state of the early 19th century. These include an Ohio State Art Museum, Ohio History Museum, an amphitheater and a public library.

The Ross County Historical Society in Chillicothe illuminates the history of the region with its "Recorded Capital Room. Tecumseh, "an outdoor historical drama being performed by the Ohio State Museum of Natural History in Columbus, Ohio. The drama depicts the life of the Shawnee chief from the perspective of his wife and children as it was captured in the Capital Room.