Strouds Run State Park Campground
Open for camping. In-season rates apply April 1 through the first Sunday in December. Off-season camping available at reduced rates. Regular sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Camper cabins and group camp available by reservation.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:56PM EDT until August 13 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Hocking River at Athens affecting Athens County. For the Hocking River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Athens. * WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, South Canaan Road and Township Road 605 in the vicinity of US Route 50 flood. Glen Ebon Road begins to flood. Hockhocking Adena Bikeway near West State Street begins to flood. In Chauncey, areas along Ohio Routes 13 and 682 flood. At 21.5 feet, Four homes along 1100 block of Harmony Road flood at 21 to 22 feet. Athens Community Center parking lot and tennis courts flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 21.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on 01/09/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 8:35PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...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, Perry, 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 Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:54PM EDT until August 12 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, runoff from the previous heavy rainfall, will result in continued flooding of mainly larger creeks and some rivers in the warned area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 649 PM EDT, and area rain gauges indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since this morning. People should remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and low-lying locations as there are several road closures reported within the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rio Grande, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Cheshire, Adamsville and Dexter. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Strouds Run State Park Campground sits in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Athens County, offering a primitive camping experience surrounded by mixed hardwood forests and overlooking the 161-acre Dow Lake. The campground features 57 non-electric sites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Water spigots are distributed throughout the campground, and a dump station is located at the entrance. Restroom facilities consist of pit toilets with no showers available. The location provides excellent access to the park's recreational offerings. Dow Lake sits just below the campground, offering swimming at the designated beach, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The park maintains an extensive trail system popular with hikers and mountain bikers, including the well-known Thunderbunny Trail with its ridge views overlooking Athens. Recent improvements include an inclusive playground and an ADA-accessible beach path with a new ADA-compliant restroom. Two camper cabins sleeping four guests each and a group camp accommodating up to 150 people are available by reservation. Regular campsites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Pets are permitted with a maximum of two per site, and they must remain leashed and attended at all times.
Directions
From Athens, take US-33 east approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto State Park Road and follow signs to the park entrance and campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 767-3570 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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