A.W. Marion State Park contains over 400 acres of forest and water for public use in central Ohio. Park by A.W. Marion who was the first director of the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. Located in Pickaway County in Circleville, this is a great outdoor getaway for those living in Columbus Ohio or other states in the region.
for the boatman and fisherman, A.W. Marion State Park offers Hargus Lake, a 145-acre campground offering fishing, scenic areas for picnicking and boating. Hargus Lake is limited to electric motors only. The lak is a great destination for fishing with regular fish. ://e-info.vn/tag/largemouth-bass”>largemouth bass, muskellungus, catfish and bluegill. Hargus Lake offers many great areas for the bank angler including areas easily accessible to young and old. Bluegill fishing from the lake shore is generally very productive. Hargus Lake also offers regular catfish tournaments throughout the year.
trails in A.W. there are two defined hiking in A.W. Marion Park. Trail one (Guido) is relatively short, easily less than a mile, but passes some nice foliage and other scenery. The second trail (Hargus Lake) circles the lake in a 5 mile loop. This trail is quite difficult with a small stream crossing, it is not a problem for hikers, but it can be strenuous for the young (or their parents) and the elderly. For those who don’t like to take defined paths, this is a nice park for just strolling. A.W. Marion State Park has plenty of game to see deer, squirrels, and to a lesser extent rabbits are often seen.
A.W. Marion State Park is well used for picnicking by visitors because of the picnic areas near the lake. An added bonus for surfers is that there is a picnic area located on a small island in the lake. The island also offers a great structure for fishing around.
For those looking to stay overnight, A.W. Marion State Park offers over 60 camping sites, about half with electricity. There are no shower facilities or flush toilets however. Restrooms are available for campers and other visitors. There are ice boxes and machines and a shoe pit near the campground. A small concession stand located near the boat dock also offers drinks, snacks and some other things. The campus was not very full during my visit, and I suspect that it would be difficult to find a place during the week of public holidays. For those missing full claws an adjacent privately owned campground can meet your needs.
A.W. Marion State Park is located about 20 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. Take Route 23 South of Columbus, then Route 22 East, take Warner Huffer Road to the left of the park. A.W. Marion State Park is a great place to get away from Columbus, Athens, Zanesville and many other local cities.
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