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 September 21 at 9:29PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Significant flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Western Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... North Central Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 921 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous roads that were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Significant flooding is ongoing. - The Shade River gauge at Chester has reached 28 feet and continues to rise. This is the third highest water level on record, rivaling what occurred on September 18th, 2004, when the river breached 30 feet. Roads that normally do not flood will flood!! - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Darwin, Harrisonville, Dexter, Dyesville, Reedsville, Portland, and Salem Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:18PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 917 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous roads that were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Nelsonville, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The Plains, and Stroud Run State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:15PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 914 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous roads that were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe, and Creola. - 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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