Rocky Fork Sycamore Shelter/east End Overlook
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 Advisory issued September 20 at 6:40AM EDT until September 20 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Highland County in south central Ohio... Northwestern Brown County in southwestern Ohio... Northeastern Clermont County in southwestern Ohio... South Central Clinton County in southwestern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 640 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hillsboro, Lynchburg, New Vienna, Marshall, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Russell, New Market, Martinsville, Fayetteville, St. Martin, Danville in Highland County, Samantha, Highland County Airport, Berrysville, Rocky Fork Lake, Rainsboro, Chasetown, Paint Creek State Park and Lake Lorelei.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 |
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