Paint Creek State Park is a 5,652-acre (2,287 ha) public recreation area located in Highland and Ross counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The state park's central feature is a reservoir, 1,148-acre (465 ha) Paint Creek Lake,[2] which was created by the damming of Paint Creek. Construction on the dam started in 1967, and Paint Creek State Park was opened in 1972.[3][4]
The underlying geology of the park is limestone, and significant limestone bluffs may be seen, and hiked to, just below the dam. The bluffs and gorges feature Coolwort (Sullivantia), an extremely rare wildflower in Ohio.[3] as well as an outstanding colony of Smooth Cliffbrake (Pellaea glabella) ferns.[citation needed]
The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, a private, 2,068-acre (837 ha) nature reserve, is contiguous with the park.[3][5]
Gallery
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Park office -
Body of water in front of dam -
Creek bed below dam -
Boat launch area with intake in the background
References
- ^ a b "Paint Creek State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Paint Creek Lake Fishing Map" (PDF). ODNR Division of Wildlife. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Paint Creek State Park". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ "Paint Creek Lake". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ "Highlands Nature Sanctuary". Arc of Appalachia. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
External links
- Paint Creek State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Paint Creek State Park Map Ohio Department of Natural Resources