Great Seal Shelters
The shelters are currently open and accepting reservations. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through ReserveOhio.com or by calling 866-644-6727. Shelters are available first-come, first-served when not reserved.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:39PM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 568 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA DEARBORN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE BRACKEN CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON MASON OWEN PENDLETON ROBERTSON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO HOCKING IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN CLERMONT HAMILTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, AUGUSTA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BRIGHT, BROOKSVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMP DIX, CARROLLTON, CHILLICOTHE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DRY RIDGE, EXPECTED ERLANGER, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, GEORGETOWN, GREENDALE, GREENFIELD, HEAD OF GRASSY, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO, INDEPENDENCE, LAWRENCEBURG, LOGAN, MANCHESTER, MAYSVILLE, MILAN, MILFORD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, PEEBLES, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, RISING SUN, SEAMAN, SUMMERSIDE, TOLLESBORO, VANCEBURG, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WARSAW, WAVERLY, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILLIAMSTOWN, WINCHESTER, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 12:05PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 3:01PM EDT until August 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fairfield County in central Ohio... Fayette County in central Ohio... Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Southern Licking County in central Ohio... Southern Madison County in central Ohio... Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... Southeastern Greene County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 301 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Newark, Dublin, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Washington Court House, Worthington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan, Granville, Pataskala and Canal Winchester.
About
Great Seal State Park's shelter houses provide a unique group camping experience in the scenic hills of southern Ohio. Located adjacent to Sugarloaf Mountain, the shelters offer commanding views of the Scioto Valley below. The park's rugged terrain served as the inspiration for the Great Seal of the State of Ohio, lending the park its distinctive name. Two shelters are available for reservation: Ireland Shelter includes a non-electric fireplace, charcoal grill, and twelve picnic tables, accommodating up to 50 people. Vista Shelter offers similar amenities with a charcoal grill and twelve picnic tables for groups up to 50. Both provide a covered gathering space for groups seeking rustic accommodations. The park features 25 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged, including the challenging Sugarloaf Mountain Trail. Vault latrines are available in the camping area, along with pressurized drinking water. The 1,862-acre park is open for day use year-round, though overnight facilities operate seasonally.
Directions
From Chillicothe: Take State Route 159 North to Delano Road, turn right and proceed to Marietta Road intersection. Turn right to reach park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 887-4818 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| ODNR Great Seal Campground | |
| ReserveOhio Reservations |
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