![]() Main beach finds MANY types of birds, especially migratory.Prairie Trail is known for bringing in birds to its uncommon habitat.Saddle dam has great views of waterfowl from a distance.South Trailhead’s bird blind is located just behind the kiosk.While birds can be seen and enjoyed almost anywhere in the many habitats at East Fork, the following are well-known areas to use those binoculars: The American Discovery Trail - 6,800+ miles of continuous trail, a combined effort to connect the east coast to the west coast.The North Country Trail - This trail is the longest in the National Trails system, covering 4,600 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont.Some of the trail is shared with the Buckeye Trail, so you may see blue blazes in some sections. All backpackers must register for overnight areas. This is the park’s longest and most challenging trail. Trail named after the famous world walker from Bethel, Ohio. Access and parking on the north side of the Perimeter Trail are available at the campground visitor parking lot. Steven Newman Worldwalker Perimeter Trail -33 miles, moderate multi-use for horses, hikers, and backpackers.The Buckeye Trail (blue blazes) and the mountain bike trails (yellow and orange blazes) also share the Backpack Trail. Marked with red blazes, the trail has a return loop at the far end. This trail has two overnight areas (camp 1 and camp 2) accessible from the trail. It is a challenging hike through oak-hickory forest and old fields. Parking is located at the South Trailhead and Administration access parking lot near the park entrance. Backpack Trail -16 miles, moderate mountain biking permitted (NO horses).The sites have a designated fire ring, horse tie offs, and adirondack shelters are available at camping areas 1 and 2. The 5 overnight sites do not have road access and campers must hike their gear to the site. (Permits available at Administration Office at base of stairs.) Dispersed camping is NOT permitted. ![]() Backpackingīackcountry camping is free and available by permit only at five designated areas along the Backpacking and Perimeter trails. 3-D Range - walk-through graveled range with 8 different targets at 26-60 yards in heavily wooded area with an elevated platformīring your own equipment no rentals are available.Static Range - 6 lanes that offer point targets ranging from 20-50 yards.Activities ArcheryĮast Fork offers two archery ranges located on the southside of the park, just past the park office at 3294 Elklick Road in Bethel. ![]() East Fork is leashed pet friendly in all areas, except in beach sand areas. Other amenities include a large scenic campground, picnic shelters, nature center, and a vast trail system for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and backpacking. The park's Harsha Lake offers unlimited horsepower boating and is also an excellent lake for paddling, fishing, and swimming. Rolling hills, winding rivers, and a large lake provide a beautiful backdrop for a wonderful getaway. The park offers diverse recreational and natural history opportunities only 25 miles from Cincinnati. ![]() Located in southwest Ohio, the 7,480-acre (4,870-acre of land and 2,160-acre of water) East Fork State Park is one of the largest state parks in Ohio. Fall 2022 DNAP eNews - Prairie Restoration. ![]()
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