Rocky Fork Sycamore Shelter/east End Overlook
Open — The shelter area is currently open and available for reservations.
Flood Watch issued March 3 at 12:01PM EST until March 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall through Wednesday morning is expected to be between 2 and 3 inches, with higher amounts expected along a narrow west-east axis. Lower amounts are possible along the northern and southern periphery of this watch.
About
Located at Rocky Fork State Park in Highland County, Ohio, the Sycamore Shelter/East End Overlook provides a reservable camping and shelter area overlooking the scenic Rocky Fork Lake. The park's 2,080-acre lake with 31 miles of shoreline is the centerpiece of this recreation area, which became part of Ohio's state park system in 1950. The park offers unlimited horsepower boating with multiple boat ramps, a marina, and fishing opportunities for various species. Hiking trails wind through the park, providing access to the area's natural beauty including nearby wetlands and the Rocky Fork Gorge. While the historic Seven Caves attraction is no longer open to the public, the park's natural features continue to draw visitors year-round. Rocky Fork State Park features modern amenities including the main campground with flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, and camp store. The park accommodates various camping styles with options ranging from full hookup sites to more primitive areas, along with group camping facilities and the Dovetail Group Activity Area.
Directions
From Hillsboro, Ohio, take US-50 east for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto North Shore Drive and continue for about 2 miles to reach the campground entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Rocky Fork Activity Center 1.9mi
- Paint Creek Equestrian Camp 5.0mi
- Rocky Fork State Park Campground 4.5mi
- Rocky Fork Buckeye Pavilion 4.6mi
- Paint Creek Campground 6.3mi
- Paint Creek Dam Site 6.2mi
- Pike Lake State Park Cabins And Day Use Shelters 12mi
- Pike Lake State Park Lake Shelter 12mi
- Pike Lake State Park Campground 12mi
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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