Lake Hope State Park Odnr
State forest in the valley of big sandy run.
Lake hope state park odnr. Lake hope state park is truly a nature lover s dream. 12 843 likes 277 talking about this 24 266 were here. Lake hope state park mcarthur oh. The ohio department of natural resources odnr has approved more than 400 000 in funding through the coastal management assistance grant cmag program for five projects in mentor euclid jefferson rocky river and rossford that will improve coastal planning public access and water quality.
Check out odnr s youtube field notes playlist to learn more about the flora fauna and natural features around ohio. The ohio department of natural resources odnr received approval from the state controlling board for 118 800 for the water and wastewater systems at lake hope state park in vinton county. In the forest draped hills the observant visitor can discover the abundant natural resources of this wild and scenic park. Abandoned mines ancient mounds and beautiful scenery provide interest and pleasure for hikers photographers.
State park resort lodges conference centers. It is a rugged heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. Odnr awards more than 400k in grants for lake erie projects. Ohio state park lodges are open for overnight stays meetings and weddings.
A natural paradise 2 983 acre lake hope state park lies entirely within the 26 824 acre zaleski state forest in the valley of big sandy run it is a rugged heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. Explore odnr s outdoor videos learn from wildlife specialists naturalists and others at the ohio department of natural resources about ohio s great outdoors. A natural paradise 2 983 acre lake hope state park lies entirely within the 26 824 acre zaleski state. Although most of the forest was cut to fuel the iron smelting industry that once flourished here the land has recovered and supports a magnificent second growth forest.
Hope furnace trail loop 4 5 miles 6 5 miles hope furnace trail hugs the lakeshore providing beautiful views and not much elevation gain. The division of parks and watercraft manages ohio s 75 state parks oversees watercraft rules and registration and has jurisdiction on state waterways.