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Wolf Run State Park The rugged hills of southeastern Ohio provide the setting for Wolf Run State Park. The scenic woodlands and cool, clean waters of the park offer visitors a quiet retreat in this remote area of the state. Nature of the Area Nevertheless, meltwaters from the vast sheets of ice helped to permanently alter the topography of the area. Stream flow was greatly increased, hastening the cutting of valleys and creating the rugged terrain so prevalent today. The predominant bedrock in the Wolf Run region is sandstone deposited during the Pennsylvanian period, with alternating layers of coal. The Wolf Run area has been dramatically changed since the settlement of man. The original forests soon fell to the ax and were replaced with farms and villages. Fortunately, much of the forest has regrown and now covers 70 percent of the region. This second growth forest is mixed mesophytic, meaning that dominance is shared by a large number of tree species. White and red oak, tuliptree, sugar maple, beech, wild black cherry and white ash are frequent members of this forest type. Mixed mesophytic forests are renowned for their plant diversity including ferns, clubmosses, mosses, algae, fungi and lichens. These forests are in some ways the most ecologically exciting in the state. Deer, gray squirrels, raccoons, skunks, weasels, bats, black rat snakes, box turtles, wild turkey, ruffed grouse and great horned owls are among the many animals that make this area their home. History of the Area Agriculture, livestock and profitable industries born of the many mineral resources of the area provided a living for the settlers. Coal, iron ore, building stone, petroleum and salt were plentiful. Oil was accidentally discovered near Caldwell in 1814 when Robert McKee began drilling a well to obtain brine. At the depth of 475 feet, a crevice was struck containing oil. At first considered a nuisance, the true value of the oil was eventually realized and derricks soon lined the valley of Duck Creek. Oil prices declined drastically during the Civil War bringing an end to major drilling efforts in the area. Land acquisition for the park began in 1963. Construction of the dam and spillway for the lake was complete in 1966 as part of the West Fork Duck Creek Watershed Project. The 1,338-acre facility including the 220-acre lake was officially dedicated as a state park in 1968. The park received its name from the Wolf family, the first to settle in the area. Camping A 20-site primitive fly-in camping area is located on the north side of the lake. The area is within walking distance of the 4,700-foot runway at the Noble County Airport. Picnic tables, fire rings and latrines are provided. Boating Fishing and Hunting Trails Swimming
Scuba diving is also permitted in the lake, except within the beach area. Proper equipment and marking of the diving area are required. Diving alone is prohibited. Picnicking Area Attractions Salt Fork State Park to the north via I-77 offers a lodge, cabins, golf course, camping, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Blue Rock State Park to the west offers camping, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Seneca Lake of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is also north via I-77 on State Route 313. Facilities for camping, boating, fishing and picnicking are provided. The Guernsey County Historical Society Museum in Cambridge is open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Memorial Day through October. The Cambridge City Park features an original covered bridge and has picnicking and other recreational opportunities. American Electric Power lands lie west of the park and offer hunting, fishing and camping opportunities for those with a permit. For additional information on local attractions, call the Division of Travel and Tourism at 1-800-BUCKEYE. |
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