Forked Run State Park Group Campground
Open for the 2026 camping season. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance online or by phone. Some camping areas operate seasonally, with reduced facilities from November through March.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 3:45PM EDT until September 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Mason County in western West Virginia... Northwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Gallia, Middleport, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton, Leon, Wilkesville, Cheshire, Adamsville, Gallopolis Ferry, Lakin, Kyger, Letart, and Southside. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 3:44PM EDT until September 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... North Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... North Central Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight - The gauge on the Shade River at Chester has breached 17 feet, or minor flood stage, and continues to rise. At that stage, the low spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods. Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington, Lubeck, Mineralwells, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Darwin, Reedsville, Belleville, and Portland. - This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia near mile marker 151...and between mile markers 164 and 171. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 3:40PM EDT until September 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Northern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 339 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Allensville, Byer, and Eagle Mills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Forked Run State Park Group Campground provides a dedicated group camping facility within this scenic 817-acre park in Meigs County, Ohio. The group camp can accommodate up to 120 individuals and must be reserved in advance through the Ohio State Parks reservation system. Located in the forested hill country of southeastern Ohio, the park is characterized by rolling Appalachian terrain, hardwood forests, and the peaceful 102-acre Forked Run Lake. The group camp offers a primitive camping experience with access to the park's shared facilities, including vault latrines, hot showers (seasonal), and a dump station. Potable water is available at stations throughout the campground. The park provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, swimming at the lake beach, and wildlife observation. Note that cell phone service is limited or unavailable at the campground. The surrounding area offers easy access to Forked Run Lake for fishing and non-motorized boating, as well as hiking trails through the Appalachian forest. The park's location along the Ohio River corridor provides a quiet, natural setting away from urban development.
Directions
From Columbus: Take US-33 southeast to Athens, then US-50 east. Take SR-7 south and turn left onto SR-681 at Tuppers Plains. Turn right onto SR-124 and continue 3 miles to the park entrance. The park is approximately 10 miles from Tuppers Plains.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 378-6206 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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