’s State Forests The Division has set aside 1,700 acres in Coey Hollow as a Location Map special grouse management area located in the extreme Circleville Acquisition of the first state forests began in 1916, northwest section of the forest. The Division is working with originally to be used as testing grounds for reforestation the Division of Wildlife and the National Ruffed Grouse 56 tree species. Land acquisition later broadened to include Society to design management practices that improve grouse OHIO land of scenic and recreational values and to restore forest habitat. TAR HOLLOW 361 59 cover to land that had been abandoned and abused. Today, US 23 1 Ohio’s 20 state forests cover more than 185,000 acres and No discussion of hunting would be complete without Adelphi provide an abundance of benefits for everyone to enjoy. mentioning the morel mushroom. Every spring during April and May, hundreds of hopeful hunters scour the hills of Tar Laurelville 180 With the advantage of 80 years of management, Ohio’s Hollow for the delicious morel. A Mushroom Festival is held 327 STATE FOREST foresters are enhancing nature’s growth cycle and con- each year in April. Information can be obtained by writing to Tar Hollow tinuing to produce some of the finest hardwood trees in the forest address. State Forest the world on state forest lands. But foresters’ concerns go well beyond the trees. Evaluations of water, soil, wildlife Spend a day or a week at Tar Hollow, and explore the many Chillicothe habitat, age and condition of the vegetation, recreational opportunities available at your state forest. Tucson opportunities, and aesthetics are considered in preparation 327 671 of area management plans. This process insures that Forest Rules visitors may enjoy many outdoor activities including 1. is open daily between the hours of camping, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, Londonderry hunting, and scenic touring. 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Legal campers, hunters, and fishermen US 50 may be present during other hours. Additional Information Welcome to Tar Hollow 2. Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided Tar Hollow State Forest for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30 Tar Hollow State Forest originated from the Ross- 2731 Stoney Creek Rd. Hocking Land Utilization project of the 1930s. The mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked purpose of the program was to locate families to more where traffic or access to division service roads or trails Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 productive land, thereby enabling them to better sustain a will be obstructed. 877 24STREE living. Following termination of the project, the land was 3. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on leased to the Division of Forestry, and finally transferred ohiodnr.com/forestry designated bridle trails. to the State in 1958. Tar Hollow is Ohio’s third largest state forest, containing 16,120 acres. 4. Fires are not permitted except in grills or fire rings EMERGENCIES provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all Call 911 Recreation times. A wealth of recreational activities is available at Tar 5. Litter may be disposed of only in receptacles provided. Area Parks and Forests Hollow State Forest. A 46-site primitive horse camp is located at the south end of the forest on Poe Run Road. ’s 620 acres lie within the forest. 6. Camping is permitted only in areas provided and The park offers a 15-acre lake with swimming area; Class Latrines are provided at the camp, but electricity and designated for such use. drinking water are not available. Radiating from the horse B, Primitive, and Group campgrounds; a group lodge; and several picnic areas. For information, contact Tar Hollow camp are 33 miles of bridle trails. All bridle trails are 7. Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is State Park at (740) 887-4818. south of the fire tower. prohibited. Other nearby parks and forests include: Scioto Trail State A 22-mile network of hiking trails is located in the 8. Disturbance or defacement of any structure, property, Forest and State Park, and Hocking northern half of the forest. natural feature, tree, shrub, or wildflower is prohibited. Hills State Park, , and Lake Hope Berries, nuts, and mushrooms may be gathered and Seventeen miles of paved forest roads and 14 miles of State Park. removed, except from tree seed orchards or posted areas. gravel forest roads provide a great opportunity for a scenic drive and allow good access to all areas of the forest. 9. Hunting and fishing are permitted under Division of Wildlife regulations. Shooting is prohibited within 400 Tar Hollow is known state-wide for its excellent hunting feet of any building, facility, or recreation area and from or opportunities. Hunting success for white-tailed deer and across any road or driveway. Discharge of any firearm wild turkey has been very good in recent years. Hunting except during lawful hunting is also not permitted. Division of Forestry opportunities for squirrel, rabbit, and ruffed grouse also 2045 Morse Rd., H-1 • Columbus, Ohio 43229 exist. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H To Adelphi State forest ownership shown is representative and believed to be l C correct but not warranted. State ul re AR OLLOW B ek forest boundary lines on the ground T H R d are identified with signs and/or . STATE FOREST yellow paint marks on trees. . 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