State Parks Near Chillicothe, Ohio
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Chillicothe. The closest is Great Seal State Park, about 4 mi northeast of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Great Seal State Park4 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 1510 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Chillicothe, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Chillicothe; driving distance is usually longer.
Great Seal State Park
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Seal State Park →Scioto Trail State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Scioto Trail State Park →Tar Hollow State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and equestrian camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Tar Hollow State Park →Lake White State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake White State Park →Pike Lake State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Pike Lake State Park →A.W. Marion State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for A.W. Marion State Park →Paint Creek State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 7 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, equestrian camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Paint Creek State Park →Deer Creek State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 5 camping areas, including RV sites and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins, lodge rooms, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Deer Creek State Park →Hocking Hills State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming pool. Camping is available: 7 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Hocking Hills State Park →Rocky Fork State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Fork State Park →Lake Alma State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Alma State Park →Lake Logan State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Logan State Park →Lake Hope State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins, lodge rooms, and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Hope State Park →Jackson Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Jackson Lake State Park →Madison Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Madison Lake State Park →Shawnee State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with RV sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Shawnee State Park →Adams Lake State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Adams Lake State Park →Cowan Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Cowan Lake State Park →Buckeye Lake State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Buckeye Lake State Park →
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Camping near Chillicothe
- Great Seal State Park 4 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Scioto Trail State Park 8 mi south · Campground listed
- Tar Hollow State Park 13 mi east · Campground listed
- Pike Lake State Park 17 mi southwest · Campground listed
- A.W. Marion State Park 21 mi north · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Chillicothe
- Scioto Trail State Park 8 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tar Hollow State Park 13 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pike Lake State Park 17 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Paint Creek State Park 21 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Deer Creek State Park 24 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 5 more in the list above
Swimming near Chillicothe
- Scioto Trail State Park 8 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tar Hollow State Park 13 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake White State Park 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pike Lake State Park 17 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- A.W. Marion State Park 21 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 12 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Chillicothe
What is the closest state park to Chillicothe?
Great Seal State Park is the closest, about 4 miles northeast of Chillicothe in a straight line. Next are Scioto Trail State Park and Tar Hollow State Park.
How many state parks are near Chillicothe?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Chillicothe have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Great Seal State Park, Scioto Trail State Park and Tar Hollow State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Chillicothe?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Chillicothe?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Circleville, OH18 mi north
- Near Washington Court House, OH27 mi northwest
- Near Lancaster, OH34 mi northeast
- Near Portsmouth, OH41 mi south
- Near Wilmington, OH44 mi west
- Near Columbus, OH44 mi north
- Near Athens, OH48 mi east
- Near Springfield, OH59 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.