Directions and Factoids
Directions: Paint Creek Lake is located on Paint Creek, which originates 30 miles southwest of
Columbus,
Ohio. From Columbus take Route 23 south to Chillicothe. From Chillicothe take Route 50
west for
20 miles to Rapid Forge Road, turn right for 2.1 miles, entrance will be located on the
left.
When coming from Hillsboro take Route 50 east for 20 miles to Rapid Forge Road, turn right
for
2.1 miles, entrance will be located on the left. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office
is
located on Rapid Forge Road off of Route 50. The State Park Office is located on Route 50.
Factoid: Impressive, prehistoric Indian sites in the central Scioto River basin are in the vicinity
of
this lake. Rock climbing is permitted on the Harmony Trail wall and the Spillway walls
only.
Climbing maps are available at the Corps of Engineers office. Minimum impact climbing
practices
are encouraged. No lead climbing, no bolting, natural colored chalk only, bouldering no
more
than 4 ft. off the ground, and climb during daylight hours only.}
NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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