Lake White State Park

About Lake White State Park

Picturesque Lake White is nestled in the ridges of the rugged hills of southern Ohio, just a few miles from the Ohio River and a short drive from Cincinnati.

Lake White State Park is located at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains near the Scioto River and is home to a variety of natural wonders. Water sports enthusiasts can swim and fish in this picturesque park, and the wooded hills are similar in natural beauty to the southern Appalachians. In spring, the paths are lined with flowering dogwood and rhododendron, as well as a large number of wild flowers such as blueberries, peaches, cherries, pears, apricots, orchids.

The sandstone deposits are covered with ferns, mosses, lichens and mushrooms, including valuable morels from the spring.

The dense forests and remoteness of the area provide an excellent habitat for the elusive animals in Ohio. Many reptiles and amphibians find the cool water in the park desirable, and many bird species, such as the often spotted and white-tailed deer, are abundant in the region.

The first excavations on the hill were carried out at the end of the 19th century and attributed to prehistoric people. Other hills in the area include Mounds Hill, the largest hill in Lake White State Park, and several other places.

The Scioto River played an important role in the early history of the region: it was used by the Shawnee and brought the first European settlers to the area in 1790. Native Americans and border crossers paddled across the Ohio River, the heart of our new border.

Many of the first Ohioans were veterans of the Revolutionary War who claimed land and were eligible for military service in the U.S. Army and Navy.

The construction of the Ohio and Erie canals raised questions about whether the canal traffic should benefit people in their path. The original plan was to cross Piketon and bypass the swaying bridge, but the traffic on the canal, which should have benefited all the way, did not.

The intense rivalry between Piketon and the Waverly people intensified, and after persistent lobbying by Waversly's promoters, the canal route was changed and Piketon bypassed. Those who owned land near Wavely and would benefit greatly from the new route supported Waversley's concerns.

The canal opened in 1832 and was open to the rest of New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, West Virginia and New Hampshire until 1833.

On the morning of September 6th, it was announced that the water would reach the canal inhabitants in a fluctuating state, and preparations were made to clog up large parts of the canal inhabitants. Unfortunately, they encountered an extensive gravel deposit that absorbed most of the water. The water never arrived, but at some point the gravel was saturated and the sewer banks and residents crowded along the long stretch. To the delight of the cheering crowd, the water reached the fluctuating level at noon and by noon it was ready.

The prosperity of the Channel era was short-lived - but it was quickly overtaken by the Great Depression, and the prosperity of the Channel itself was short-lived.

The introduction of rail transport made freight transport across the country more efficient, but by the 1860s the use of canals had declined dramatically. In 1913, the Ohio and Erie canals were officially closed, and part of Lake White State Park includes the remains of these ancient canals.

Lake White was inaugurated as a state park in 1949, when the Parks and Recreation Department was founded. Most of the land around the lake was privately owned and built during the Depression.

Lake White, which covers 350 hectares, offers a variety of activities including fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating with unlimited horsepower. A launch pad allows access to the lake from each of the park's four parking lots and from the parking lot on the east side of Lake Washington.

Lake White offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, such as perch, wallise, bluefish, whitefish, pike, redfish and trout. No valid fishing license from Ohio is required, and all spots have been caught on Lake White since 1978. Fishermen can also catch trout, perch and other types of small, medium and large fish.

Lake White provides a picturesque backdrop for picnics, and two picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tents, cabins, swimming, fishing and hiking are available at Pike Lake, as well as a picnic area and a picnic hut. Lake White State Park, one of the largest state parks in the state, is located south of Bainbridge on State Route 124.

The wooded hills typical of southern Ohio are ideal for pleasant walks and quiet weekends. Lake White State Park offers camping, fishing and hiking, as well as a picnic area and a picnic hut.

Located south of Bainbridge on State Route 124, north of Pike Lake, this state park is one of the largest in Ohio with a total area of 2,500 hectares.