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Tar Hollow State Forest

Chillicothe, Ohio

Welcome to the third largest State Forest in Ohio, the Tar Hollow State Forest located near Chillicothe, Ohio.

Forest History: The Tar Hollow State Forest was born out of the Ross-Hocking Land Utilization Project of the 1930's, a depression era program intended to move families to more productive lands. Once the project ended, the land was leased to the State of Indiana and Tar Hollow State Forest was established in 1958.

Wildlife: Tar Hollow State Forest helps protect the home of numerous wild critters including deer, squirrels, foxes, raccoons, and wild turkeys. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Tar Hollow State Forest boasts over 26 miles of multipurpose trails, 46 campsites, and so much more. Come on out and explore.

16,354.00 acresabout 19 Central Parks
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Acreage16,354.00
Managed byState of Ohio
AddressChillicothe, OH
Coordinates39.355206, -82.767134
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World4,745,325,623.07United States830,195,063.24Ohio · 1,449 places794,340.07Chillicothe · 4 places17,575.20Tar Hollow State Forest16,354.00

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