Rocky Fork State Park (Ohio) facts for kids
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| Location | Highland County, Ohio, United States |
| Nearest city | Hillsboro, Ohio |
| Area | Land: 1,384 acres (560 ha) Water: 2,080 acres (840 ha) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Established | 1950 |
| Administered by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| Visitors | 792,973 (in 2009) |
| Designation | Ohio state park |
| Website | Rocky Fork State Park |
Rocky Fork State Park is a public recreation area located in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The state park's central feature is 2,080-acre (840 ha) Rocky Fork Lake and its 31 miles (50 km) of shoreline. The lake was added to the state park system in 1950. The park offers marinas, boat ramps, swimming beaches, picnic areas, hiking trails and nature center. Two significant archaeological sites dating from the Hopewellian period are located in the park, the Rocky Fork Park Group and the Rocky Fork Park Site.
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