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Beaver Creek State Park

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:28:00 +0000

12021 Echo Dell Road
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-3091
1-866-644-6727 for camping and getaway rental reservations

Park Map | Campground Map | Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center

Camping

- 50 non-electric sites
- 59 non-electric horse sites
- Dump station
- Pet camping is permitted on designated sites.
- A group camp area can accommodate organized groups up to 125 people and is available on a reservation basis.
- A horseman's camp offers primitive camping with water, latrines and tie-ups for those wishing to use the park's bridle trails.
- Contact the park office for reservations.

Boating

- Little Beaver Creek offers one of the most enjoyable canoe trips in the state of Ohio.
- Swift currents and breathtaking scenery are highlights of a trip through the Little Beaver Creek gorge.
- Be sure to wear a personal flotation device and be alert for potential hazards.
- The creek is navigable by canoe or rubber raft only.

Hunting and Fishing

- Stream fishing is excellent for smallmouth bass and rock bass.
- Hunting is permitted in designated areas.
- A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required.

Trails

- Approximately sixteen miles of hiking trails take the visitor to historic canal locks and through a steep walled gorge.
- Hikers will find several beautiful waterfalls by exploring the many tributary streams.
- A short trail from the campground to Oak Tree Point gives an excellent panorama of the scenic valley.
- Approximately sixteen miles of hiking trails take the visitor to historic canal locks and through a steep walled gorge.
- Hikers will find several beautiful waterfalls by exploring the many tributary streams.
- A short trail from the campground to Oak Tree Point gives an excellent panorama of the scenic valley.
- The Dogwood, Pine Ridge and Vondergreen trails on the north side of Little Beaver Creek are part of the extensive North Country Trail system.
- Twenty-three miles of bridle trails provide access for horse and rider through the valley.
- There are two mountain biking technical trails - Vondergreen, and the Dogwood trail. Both offer great scenery, technical climbs, and fun downhills. Not for the beginner (unless you take it slow). Stop by the park office, and they will give you trail head directions and maps. Read more on the Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association web site.

Picnicking

- Picnic areas are scenically located and provide tables and grills. A picnic shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

More To Do

- The park's nature center houses fascinating natural history displays
- The pioneer village and Gaston's Mill come to life during the annual Pioneer Craft Days event held in the fall
- Horseshoe pits near the pioneer village
- Playground equipment is available at the picnic areas and in the campground
- Archery range

Nature of the Area

Beaver Creek State Park is nestled in the sandstone hills of eastern Ohio. The park is comprised of various habitats including bottomlands, a gorge, forests and Little Beaver Creek--a state and national wild and scenic river. The valley of Little Beaver is characterized by steep walls, high rock cliffs and numerous gentle rapids. Geologically, the valley of Little Beaver is extremely unique, being the only stream valley in the United States yet described, in which evidence of all four major glaciations is found.

The flora of the park contains several interesting and unusual species, some of which are more commonly found in northern regions. Canada yew, yellow and black birch, hemlock and mountain laurel can be found in the deep stream valley. The stream banks are lined with delicate wildflowers including jewelweed, hepatica, violets and spring beauties.

Many types of wildlife find the park's varying habitats inviting. Red fox, skunk, raccoon and white-tailed deer are commonly seen while the elusive wild turkey is making a comeback in the area. Recently, sightings of black bear have become more frequent.

History of the Area

The first inhabitants of the Beaver Creek area were Indians of the Fluted Point Culture nearly 10,000 years ago. Flint knives, fluted arrowheads and pottery have been found nearby. In more recent history, the Wyandot and Mingo Indians resided here. The family of Logan, the celebrated Mingo chief, was massacred near here on the Ohio River at the mouth of Yellow Creek--spurring Lord Dunmore's War in 1774. The first permanent white settler in the area, Trapper John Quinn, moved into the valley around 1790.

Remnants of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, a spur off the Ohio-Erie Canal, are found throughout the park. The 73-mile Sandy and Beaver Canal was built in the mid-1800s and contained 90 locks and 30 dams. Lusk's Lock, with its double-curved stone staircase is the largest and most artistic on the canal and still remains intact. Lusk's Lock is also known as Simon Girty's Lock because it is believed Girty, a notorious renegade during the Revolution, frequented the area.

As railroads came into Ohio, canal and river traffic declined. The founding of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company caused the closing of the Sandy and Beaver Canal in 1853.

The Little Beaver valley provided opportunity for water power and resulted in the construction of Gaston's Mill in 1837. The mill stands completely restored and today grinds whole wheat flour, corn meal and buckwheat flour on a seasonal basis. A pioneer village, adjacent to the mill, includes a log home, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and a church.

Of other local, historical significance was the capture of the infamous Confederate General, John Hunt Morgan. Morgan was one of the Confederacy's most daring cavalrymen. Morgan and his 2,000 raiders crossed the entire width of Ohio from west to east before his eventual capture near the park.

The discovery of rich clay deposits in the area of East Liverpool led to the birth of the pottery industry in the 1840s. The industry was so prosperous that the area became known as the pottery center of the United States.

One pottery alone produced 24 tons of ware daily. Nearly three-fourths of the nation's white ware was produced in this region in the mid-1800s.

When the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created in 1949, Beaver Creek was dedicated as a state park.

Area Attractions

Williamsport Chapel is situated on a high bluff near the campground. This fine, old structure was purchased in 1965 and restored by the Columbiana County Forests and Parks Council. Today, nondenominational church services are offered mid-May through September.

Two nearby state parks, Guilford Lake and Jefferson Lake, offer additional camping, swimming and boating opportunities. Guilford Lake, near Lisbon, accepts boats with up to ten horsepower motors. Jefferson Lake, near Richmond (Ohio), welcomes boats with electric motors only.

Highlandtown Wildlife Area, off State Route 39, manages 2,105 acres for hunting and fishing. Boats with electric motors only are permitted on the 170-acre lake.

The Ohio Historical Society's Museum of Ceramics is located in East Liverpool. The museum highlights the social history of East Liverpool through life-size dioramas portraying pottery production around 1900. Tours are available March through November. For information on other local attractions, contact the Ohio Office of Travel and Tourism at 1-800-BUCKEYE.

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Barkcamp State Park

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In the sandstone bedrock can be found layers of coal which were formed by decaying swamp vegetation millions of years ago during the Pennsylvanian geologic period. Barkcamp State Park lies in the heart of the coal-mining region of Ohio.

The hills and valleys of the area are clothed with a second-growth forest. Today, southeastern Ohio is one of the most extensively forested in Ohio, and only a few areas remain which suggest the magnificence of these original forests.

The woodlands of Barkcamp support a variety of plant and animal life. The observant visitor may find a wealth of woodland wildflowers including wild geranium, hepatica, bloodroot and spring beauties. The woodlands explode with flowering dogwood and redbud blossoms in spring.

Songbirds, squirrels, skunk, opossum, raccoon, white-tailed deer and the wild turkey take up residence in the park's varying habitats.

This area was first inhabited by the Moundbuilders, then later by Wyandots, Delaware and Shawnee. Belmont County was one of the earliest areas settled in Ohio, and the scene of several bloody conflicts between settlers and Indians. Prior to the Treaty of Greenville of 1795, the nearby Ohio River was the accepted boundary between Indians to the north and settlers to the south of the river. Conflicts arose as land-hungry settlers began encroaching on Indian lands. The celebrated Indian fighter, Lewis Wetzel, was often through this region. Wetzel instigated many of the conflicts as Indians were the object of his mortal hate. A large boulder near the park's Antique Barn bears an inscription carved by Wetzel.

The Society of Friends (Quakers) established the first church in the area. Benjamin Lundy, a Quaker who lived in St. Clairsville, became known as the "Father of Abolitionism." He formed an anti-slavery society here in 1815 called the Union Humane Society. At one point, there were 120 miles of the Underground Railroad in Belmont County. Lundy helped produce the abolitionist paper, The Philanthropist at nearby Mt. Pleasant.

As years passed, coal was discovered and became the foundation of the area's economy. Belmont County is now the state's leading producer of coal with an estimated 5,668 million tons of coal available below the earth's surface.

Land acquisition began for the park in 1955, and a dam was completed in 1963 resulting in the 117-acre Belmont Lake. The park derives its unusual name from Barkcamp Creek, the former site of a logging camp where logs were stripped of their bark in preparation for delivery to the mill.

Camping

123 electric sites
27 electric horse sites
Horse washing station
Accessible mounting ramp
2 wheelchair accessible sites
Dump station
3 Rent-A-Camp units consist of a tent, dining canopy, cooler, cookstove, and other equipment.
2 deluxe Camper Cabins offer bunks plus a mircowave, refrigerator, two-burner stove and ceiling fan.
Pet camping is permitted on designated site.
Boating - Boats with electric motors only are permitted on Belmont Lake. Seasonal boat tie-ups are available. A launch ramp provides access to the lake. Fishing and Hunting
Anglers will enjoy good catches of bass, blue gill, crappie and trout.
A wheelchair accessible area allows all persons to test their skill at fishing.
Hunting is permitted in designated areas.
Squirrel hunting is popular here.
A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required.
Swimming

A 700-foot beach provides enjoyment for swimmers and sunbathers
Check for water quality advisories
Picnicking

Seven picnic areas are scenically located around the park.
Each area provides tables, grills, water and latrines.
Three picnic shelterhouses are available and can be reserved by calling the park office.
Trails and Interpretive Area

Miles of hiking trails invite visitors to enjoy the solitude of the forest. The Lakeview Trail, Woodchuck Nature Trail, Hawthorn Trail and Hawk Trail lead to natural treasures and provide opportunities for nature study, birdwatching and wildlife observation.

Barkcamp's bridle trail meanders along the entire lakeshore affording a pleasant day's ride. A special paved trail winds through the pioneer village, enters the adjoining mature woodlands and provides access to the Antique Barn. Interpretive signs are placed along the route explaining the cultural and natural history of the park.

In the camp area, a bit of American history is preserved. The Antique Barn was built in the 1800s by Solomon Bentley, an orchardman of renown. One variety of apple that he marketed was the "Bentley Sweet." The barn is now home to summer naturalist activities and historical displays.

A resurrected log cabin and other pioneer structures near the barn take visitors back to an even earlier era.

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Oglebay Resort & Conference Center

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Situated on a hilltop in the heart of Oglebay is the exceptional Wilson Lodge. Facilities at the lodge include casual and fine dining, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and massage therapy facilities.

In 2006, Wilson Lodge completed a $15 million expansion and renovation project. A new guest wing added 53 deluxe rooms and suites, and all 212 existing rooms at the lodge were completely remodeled. The popular massage therapy program at Wilson Lodge is expanding, with a new 5,000 sq. ft. spa expected to open in the summer of 2008.

For groups and larger families, Oglebay has 50 deluxe cottages, all with a large living room and 2, 4 or 6 bedrooms. Three new 8-bedroom cottages are currently under construction and are expected to be completed in the summer of 2008.

Groups of ten to four hundred are easily accommodated in Wilson Lodge's modern conference facilities. Dining options range from cookouts to banquets, to gourmet meals . . . all served in one of the beautiful dining rooms or one of the exceptional banquet rooms. Special themed events can also be catered at unique locations throughout the resort.

Oglebay is the perfect golf destination with thirty-six holes of championship golf now available at the Speidel Golf Club. Our newest course was designed by Arnold Palmer and compliments the original championship course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The Speidel Golf Club features a fully-stocked pro shop, on-staff golf pro, modern locker facilities, driving range, and restaurant. Other golf amenities at Oglebay include the 18-hole regulation Crispin Golf Course, an 18-hole Par III course and driving range.

Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the Good Zoo at Oglebay with thirty acres of animals, a mile and a half train ride, discovery lab, 0-gauge train exhibit, and planetarium. The Mansion Museum (Mr. Oglebay's summer home), Glass Museum and Artisan Center, Environmental Education Center, and seven specialty shops are also highlights of Oglebay.

Additional recreational opportunities at Oglebay include swimming at the large outdoor pool, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, horse stables offering trail rides and lessons, plus pedal boating, miniature golf, fishing, and miles of paved walking/jogging trails.

The natural beauty of Oglebay can be enjoyed with a stroll along brick walking paths in our magnificent gardens. These gardens are a sixteen-acre recreation of the gardens that existed at the turn of the 19th century when Oglebay was still a private estate. Over 50,000 tulips, daffodils and hyacinths herald spring's arrival, and the summer months feature colorful annuals blooming from the beds and dangling from over two hundred hanging baskets. The gardens' season is brought to a close with a vibrant display of mums in the fall.

The Oglebay special event calendar begins with SpringFest during the tulip show. This show, along with the area’s premier fall festival, Oglebayfest, features artisans displaying and selling their unique wares plus entertainment and festival foods. Oglebay is home to one of America's largest holiday light shows, the Winter Festival of Lights. Each November and December, this six-mile driving show dazzles visitors with over a million lights on a six-mile drive displayed over 300 acres.

Oglebay Resort is a unique 1650-acre resort of exceptional beauty and abundant recreational activities nestled in the hills surrounding Wheeling, West Virginia.

A golfer's paradise, Oglebay offers 36 holes of championship golf at the new modern links course designed by Arnold Palmer and the classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed course.

Bissonnette Gardens features seasonal floral displays from April through October and the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay is America's largest light show with a million lights in November and December.

Wilson Lodge at Oglebay has overnight accommodations and cottages with fine dining, an indoor pool, a fitness room, and massage therapy.

There are also seven specialty shops, featuring unique gifts, clothes and collectibles. Experience the Oglebay Zoo with 85 species of animals nestled in 30 acres of flowers, trees, hills, and valleys.

Watch the native North American animals in their natural habitats or meerkats and naked molerats from Africa. A walk through the Wonders of the Wetlands will introduce you to a crane, bald eagles and various plants and animals that inhabit these fragile areas. The indoor Discovery Lab features a variety of hands-on activities and animal exhibits, and the barn is filled with friendly domestic animals where you can feed the goats.

Watch an exciting show in the Benedum Planetarium where the big screen pulls you into the action.

Oglebay also features fishing, pedal boating, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, picnic areas and the Mansion Museum. For more information, visit www.oglebay-resort.com.

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Tomlinson Run State Park

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The park's 1,398 acres extend along the stream from which it gets its name, both of which are named for a family of early settlers, to within a mile of the stream's confluence with the Ohio River.

Roughly divided into two sections, the park offers a wilderness area of heavily forested hills, overhanging cliffs of sandstone and shale, and a profusion of wildflowers and fauna.

Featured within the developed areas of the park are picnicking, boating, miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming, a campground and a group camp. In addition, program events are scheduled from April through October.

Recreation

Over 33 acres of water in the form of various ponds and lakes offer excellent fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill and trout. Also a part of the water-oriented activities at the park are boat docks where rental row and paddleboats are offered for your enjoyment.

Chief among Tomlinson Run's recreational facilities is the swimming pool, the waterslide/bathhouse complex and snack bar (open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day). The pool boasts a 182' figure eight-shaped water slide.

Not far from the pool area are basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, miniature golf and playground equipment.

Swimming, boating, and mini-golf fees apply to all visitors. A network of hiking trails round out the recreational possibilities.

Note: We apologize for any inconvenience that may occur with the closing of the swimming pool for major repairs. The pool will be closed in 2008 and reopening hopeful by summer 2009. Watch this page for snapshots of the renewal of this facility as it returns to a safe and healthy recreational complex. Thank you for your understanding as we make these necessary repairs.

Nearby Attractions and Recreation:

Mountaineer Park Game Resort (thoroughbred racing)
West Virginia Independence Hall
Victorian Wheeling
Jamboree USA
Wheeling Downs (greyhound racing)
Brooke Hills Playhouse
Stifel Fine Arts Center
"Valley Voyager" Sternwheeler
Drover's Inn
Homer Laughlin China
Oglebay Park
Brooke Glass

Tomlinson Run State Park
PO Box 97
New Manchester, WV 26056
(304) 564-3651
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: tomlinsonrun@wvdnr.gov

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