Rocky Fork Sycamore Shelter/east End Overlook

Open

Open and available for reservations. Day-use shelter reservations can be made up to one year in advance with a 3-day cutoff. This is a day-use facility, not an overnight camping area.

Flood Watch issued May 22 at 12:23PM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

12:23 PM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Ohio and Switzerland, 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, Clermont, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Scioto. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue into tonight. One inch of rain is expected area wide with locally heavy rainfall possibly resulting in up to 3 inches in spots. This heavier rain could lead to flash flooding.

About

The Sycamore Shelter/East End Overlook is a day-use picnic shelter located at Rocky Fork State Park in Highland County, Ohio. The facility offers scenic overlook views of Rocky Fork Lake, a 2,080-acre reservoir with 31 miles of shoreline that serves as the centerpiece of this popular recreation area. Rocky Fork State Park became part of Ohio's state park system in 1950 and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The park offers unlimited horsepower boating with multiple boat ramps and a marina, swimming beaches, fishing opportunities, and several hiking trails including the Bird Observation Trail, Deer Loop Trail, and Storybook Trail. This shelter facility is designed for day-use gatherings and events rather than overnight camping. The park's main campground, located separately, offers 190 sites with electric and full-service hookups, modern amenities including flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, and a camp store. Day-use shelters at Ohio State Parks can be reserved up to one year in advance with a 3-day cutoff before the reservation date.

Directions

From Hillsboro, take US-50 west. The park entrance and facilities are accessible from North Shore Drive. The park address is 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station No
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $60

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (937) 393-4284

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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