Lake Hope State Park Campground
Open year-round. A portion of the campground with both electric and non-electric sites remains open through winter. Reservations available through Ohio State Parks reservation system or by calling 866-644-6727.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:00AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The Flood Watch has expired for portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch has expired.
About
Lake Hope State Park Campground lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest in the valley of Big Sandy Run, offering a rugged, heavily forested setting traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. The 187-site campground accommodates both tent and trailer camping, with 46 sites featuring electric hookups (30 and 50 amp service) and 141 primitive sites scattered through the wooded terrain. Modern amenities include heated showerhouses with flush toilets on either end of the campground, pit latrines and potable water spigots distributed throughout, an RV dump station, and laundry facilities. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. The on-site general store sells firewood, supplies, and souvenirs, while the Stone Terrace Restaurant in the rustic lodge offers dining. Specialty accommodations include 3 Rent-A-Camp units, 2 camper cabins, and a Rent-A-Teepee. The park centers around Lake Hope, a 120-acre impoundment where campers can fish for bluegill, catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass, swim at the 600-foot beach, or boat with electric motors. Historic Hope Furnace ruins and extensive hiking trails including connections to the Zaleski State Forest bridle trails provide additional recreation. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice fishing.
Directions
From Columbus: Take US-33 E to Lancaster, then OH-328 toward Logan. Turn right onto OH-328 S, left onto OH-56 E, then right onto SR 278 S. Turn right at Park Road 1 at the Dining Lodge sign.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $25 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 596-4938 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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