tar hollow - naturally amazing

Welcome to Tar Hollow
Tar Hollow State Forest originated from the RossHocking Land Utilization project of the 1930s. The
purpose of the program was to locate families to more
productive land, thereby enabling them to better sustain a
living. Following termination of the project, the land was
leased to the Division of Forestry, and finally transferred
to the State in 1958. Tar Hollow is Ohio’s third largest
state forest, containing 16,120 acres.
Recreation
A wealth of recreational activities is available at Tar
Hollow State Forest. A 46-site primitive horse camp is
located at the south end of the forest on Poe Run Road.
Latrines are provided at the camp, but electricity and
drinking water are not available. Radiating from the horse
camp are 33 miles of bridle trails. All bridle trails are
south of the fire tower.
A 22-mile network of hiking trails is located in the
northern half of the forest.
Seventeen miles of paved forest roads and 14 miles of
gravel forest roads provide a great opportunity for a scenic
drive and allow good access to all areas of the forest.
Tar Hollow is known state-wide for its excellent hunting
opportunities. Hunting success for white-tailed deer and
wild turkey has been very good in recent years. Hunting
opportunities for squirrel, rabbit, and ruffed grouse also
exist.
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No discussion of hunting would be complete without
mentioning the morel mushroom. Every spring during April
and May, hundreds of hopeful hunters scour the hills of Tar
Hollow for the delicious morel. A Mushroom Festival is held
each year in April. Information can be obtained by writing to
the forest address.
Spend a day or a week at Tar Hollow, and explore the many
opportunities available at your state forest.
Forest Rules
1. Tar Hollow State Forest is open daily between the hours of
6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Legal campers, hunters, and fishermen
may be present during other hours.
2. Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided
for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30
mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked
where traffic or access to division service roads or trails
will be obstructed.
3. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on
designated bridle trails.
4. Fires are not permitted except in grills or fire rings
provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all
times.
5. Litter may be disposed of only in receptacles provided.
6. Camping is permitted only in areas provided and
designated for such use.
7. Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is
prohibited.
8. Disturbance or defacement of any structure, property,
natural feature, tree, shrub, or wildflower is prohibited.
Berries, nuts, and mushrooms may be gathered and
removed, except from tree seed orchards or posted areas.
9. Hunting and fishing are permitted under Division of
Wildlife regulations. Shooting is prohibited within 400
feet of any building, facility, or recreation area and from or
across any road or driveway. Discharge of any firearm
except during lawful hunting is also not permitted.
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With the advantage of 80 years of management, Ohio’s
foresters are enhancing nature’s growth cycle and continuing to produce some of the finest hardwood trees in
the world on state forest lands. But foresters’ concerns go
well beyond the trees. Evaluations of water, soil, wildlife
habitat, age and condition of the vegetation, recreational
opportunities, and aesthetics are considered in preparation
of area management plans. This process insures that
visitors may enjoy many outdoor activities including
camping, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife watching,
hunting, and scenic touring.
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Acquisition of the first state forests began in 1916,
originally to be used as testing grounds for reforestation
tree species. Land acquisition later broadened to include
land of scenic and recreational values and to restore forest
cover to land that had been abandoned and abused. Today,
Ohio’s 20 state forests cover more than 185,000 acres and
provide an abundance of benefits for everyone to enjoy.
The Division has set aside 1,700 acres in Coey Hollow as a
special grouse management area located in the extreme
northwest section of the forest. The Division is working with
the Division of Wildlife and the National Ruffed Grouse
Society to design management practices that improve grouse
habitat.
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Additional Information
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Tar Hollow State Forest
2731 Stoney Creek Rd.
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
877 24STREE
ohiodnr.com/forestry
EMERGENCIES
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Area Parks and Forests
Tar Hollow State Park’s 620 acres lie within the forest.
The park offers a 15-acre lake with swimming area; Class
B, Primitive, and Group campgrounds; a group lodge; and
several picnic areas. For information, contact Tar Hollow
State Park at (740) 887-4818.
Other nearby parks and forests include: Scioto Trail State
Forest and State Park, Hocking State Forest and Hocking
Hills State Park, Zaleski State Forest, and Lake Hope
State Park.
Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Rd., H-1 • Columbus, Ohio 43229
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
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