State Parks Near Circleville, Ohio
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Circleville. The closest is A.W. Marion State Park, about 3 mi northeast of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- A.W. Marion State Park3 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 1411 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Circleville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Circleville; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Great Seal State Park
Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Seal 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Buckeye Lake State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Buckeye Lake 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 →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 →Lake White State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake White 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 →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 →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 →Alum Creek State Park
On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (RV sites and group camping). Roofed lodging includes cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours, fees and rules for Alum Creek State Park →Burr Oak State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Burr Oak State Park →Buck Creek State Park
Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (tent sites, group camping, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Buck Creek State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Circleville
- A.W. Marion State Park 3 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Great Seal State Park 16 mi south · Campground listed
- Deer Creek State Park 17 mi west · Campground listed
- Tar Hollow State Park 18 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Hocking Hills State Park 19 mi east · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Circleville
- Deer Creek State Park 17 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tar Hollow State Park 18 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Hocking Hills State Park 19 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Scioto Trail State Park 26 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pike Lake State Park 34 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Circleville
- A.W. Marion State Park 3 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Deer Creek State Park 17 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tar Hollow State Park 18 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hocking Hills State Park 19 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Logan State Park 24 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 12 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Circleville
What is the closest state park to Circleville?
A.W. Marion State Park is the closest, about 3 miles northeast of Circleville in a straight line. Next are Great Seal State Park and Deer Creek State Park.
How many state parks are near Circleville?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Circleville have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being A.W. Marion State Park, Great Seal State Park and Deer Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Circleville?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Circleville?
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 Chillicothe, OH18 mi south
- Near Lancaster, OH19 mi northeast
- Near Columbus, OH27 mi north
- Near Washington Court House, OH27 mi west
- Near Newark, OH42 mi northeast
- Near Athens, OH48 mi southeast
- Near Wilmington, OH49 mi west
- Near Marysville, OH49 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.