Paint Creek State Park
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Paint Creek State Park is a Script error: No such module "convert". public recreation area located in Highland and Ross counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The state park's central feature is a reservoir, Script error: No such module "convert". Paint Creek Lake,[1] which was created by the damming of Paint Creek. Construction on the dam started in 1967, and Paint Creek State Park was opened in 1972.[2][3]
The underlying geology of the park is limestone, and significant limestone bluffs may be seen, and hiked to, just below the dam. The bluffs and gorges feature Coolwort (Sullivantia), an extremely rare wildflower in Ohio.[2] as well as an outstanding colony of Smooth Cliffbrake (Pellaea glabella) ferns.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, a private, Script error: No such module "convert". nature reserve, is contiguous with the park.[2][4]
Gallery
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Park office
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Body of water in front of dam
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Creek bed below dam
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Boat launch area with intake in the background
References
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External links
- Paint Creek State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Paint Creek State Park Map Ohio Department of Natural Resources