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Facilities and Activities:
| General | Land, acres | 1058 | | | Water, acres | 200 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | 5.3 | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Swimming Beach, feet | 500 | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boating Limits | -1 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 1 | | Camping | Primative, # | 6 | | | Electric Sites, # | 109 | | | Pets Permitted | yes | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Dumpstation | yes | | | Showers | yes | | | Rent-A-Camp Sites, # | 3 | | | Group Camp, capacity | 200 | | Winter | Sledding | yes | | | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Ice Boating | yes | | | Ice Skating | yes | | | Ice Fishing | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Fort Ancient State Memorial
East Fork State Park
Little Miami Scenic State Park
Cowan State Park
Kroger Hills State Reserve
Oldaker State Wildlife Area
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Tucked away in the rolling highlands of southwest Ohio, Stonelick State Park offer a quiet retreat for visitors. The still waters of the lake and stately woodlands provide the setting for a host of outdoor recreational pursuits. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| By studying the bedrock layers in Ohio, we can find clues that reveal ancient seas, marshes or swamps covered all or portions of the state at various times in the past. Remains of plants and animals that lived in those waters littered the sea's floor and became entombed as lime precipitated to the bottom. Eventually, the lime and other sediments solidified into stone and uplifted forming dry land.
An arch formed in Ohio, during the time the Appalachian Mountains were formed, known as the Cincinnati Arch. This dome-like feature of uplifted bedrock passes through Stonelick. Several areas of the arch have been exposed from erosion uncovering some of the oldest rocks (350-500 million years old) in Ohio. The once entombed fossils are now exposed giving Stonelick one of the richest fossil records in the state. The rocks of the arch contain so many fossils of such diverse species that they have become very famous and have attracted people from all over the world since the early 1800s. Trilobite, brachiopods and cephalopods provide excellent finds for fossil hunters.
Another interesting feature of the Stonelick landscape is the significant stand of sweet gum trees. Normally, sweet gum is a subordinate tree but co-dominates the woodlands of Stonelick with beech and maple. Substantial colonies of dense flying star, purple fringeless orchid and Virginia mountain mint--all uncommon wildflowers in Ohio--can be found in the park. |
| Reviews By Park Visitors: |
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Astronomers favorite!
For years, the local astronomy club shows up on clear nights with dozens of amazing telescopes. One night, we walked over to the astronomy group from our campsite. We saw the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter from the parking lot next to the lake. This beautiful park is a paradise for wildlife, birdwatching, and astronomy. Highly recommended.
Written by Indiana Brown
24-May-2008
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great park
stonelick is a great park for kids and you can get a lot of exercise,great fishing,bike trails,fun rent-a-bikes,good prices(only 27 dollars a night)a store just right up the road,BUT the bathrooms are nasty and they should nice for a state park.but a great place for friends
Written by glareonthesnare
26-May-2008
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| Camping: |
| There are 115 campsites, all with electricity, at Stonelick's main campground. The campground is equipped with showers, flush toilets, dump station and laundry facilities. A primitive group camp area is available for organized groups on a reservation basis. Pit latrines are found at the group camp. Four Rent-A-Camp units consisting of a tent, dining canopy, cooler, cook stove and other equipment can be rented during the summer months by reservation. Pet camping is permitted on designated sites. |
| Trails: |
| Over seven miles of hiking trails provide opportunities for exercise and nature study. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic areas complete with tables and grills are located at many secluded and well shaded areas around the park. |
| Boating: |
| Boats with electric motors only are permitted on Stonelick Lake. Two launch ramps provide access to the lake. |
| Swimming: |
| A nice public beach provides enjoyment for swimmers and sunbathers on the lake's south shore. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Hunting is permitted in designated areas. The lake is well known for catches of bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required. |
| History of the Area: |
| Stonelick State Park lies within Clermont County, the eighth county established in the Northwest Territory. Settlement of the area began in 1798 when the towns of Bethel and Williamsburg were laid out. A considerable amount of the early settlers came from Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Several clashes between the settlers and Indians occurred here as the area was situated between the Kentucky settlements south of the Ohio River and the Indian villages along the Little Miami River. Legendary frontiersmen, Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton, were among those involved in the conflicts.
The town of nearby Milford was the site of the first Methodist church in Ohio. Francis McCormick, a pioneer Methodist preacher, organized the church in his cabin.
Clermont County was a vital link in the Underground Railroad as it was just across the river from the "slave owning" states of Kentucky and Virginia. The position of Clermont on the border made it the first place of refuge for fleeing slaves. The county was also the birthplace of Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant at Point Pleasant on the Ohio.
Land acquisition for Stonelick State Park began in 1948. A dam across Stonelick Creek was completed in 1950. This beautiful park was originally created to provide a wildlife area for Ohio's sportsmen. Now the area is operated by the ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation and offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | Cedar Hill Bed and Breakfast in the wood - Nestled on ten acres of woods. Walking trails on the property,open hearth fireplace in gathering room,each guest rooms has private bath and entrance. Breakfast is served in the innkeepers log home. | | Christopher's Bed & Breakfast - Award winning for Best Design/D?r. Renovated late 1800s church near Newport Aquarium/downtown Cincinnati/riverfront restaurants. Spacious rooms; private bath, Jacuzzi, shower, stained-glass windows. | | The Wallace House Bed & Breakfast - Comfortably elegant lodging for business accomodations and romantic getaways. Minutes from Cincinnati & Newport Aquarium, The Wallace House Bed and Breakfast is located in historic Covington Kentucky. |
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| Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society - Cincinnati Wild Flower Preservation Society. Founded in 1917 Southwestern Ohio Chapter of Ohio Native Plant Society DEDICATED TO RAISING THE AWARENESS OF OHIO'S NATIVE FLORA. "Enjoy: Do Not... | | Starfiled Observatory Solar Images - Starfield Observatory. Solar Images. Click on the images above for more details. Comet Ikeya-Zang Images. Lunar Images. Video Solar Telescope. November 6 Aurora. Prominence Images. Mercury... | | COC Menu - Observatory Info. Become a Member. Save the "O" Calendar. Programs & Events. F.O.T.O. Picture Gallery. Links. Stonelick DSS info. Home. Map to the "O" FOTO DARK SKY OBSERVING DATES. Stonelick... |
| Area Attractions: |
| The village of Point Pleasant on the Ohio River is the birthplace of President Ulysses S. Grant. Visitors can view the one-room cabin where the 18th President and Civil War general was born. The cabin is located at U.S. 52 and State Route 232.
Cowan Lake State Park, north of Stonelick, offers camping, cabins, boating, fishing, hiking and swimming opportunities.
Crooked Run State Nature Preserve is a river estuary that attracts a variety of rare or unusual birds including bald eagles, ospreys and great blue herons. Access can be obtained by written permit available from ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Green Meadows Campgrounds
4880 State Route 350
Clarksville, OH
(937) 289-2284
| Fort Ancient Canoe
5701 State Route 350
Lebanon, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Stonelick Lake State Park
2895 Lake Dr
Pleasant Plain, OH
(513) 625-7544
| Church of God Campground
2429 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-3529
| Morgan's Riverside Campground
Gilmore & Strout Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Paramount's Kings Island Camp
5688 Kings Island Dr
Mason, OH
(513) 754-5901
| Lake Cozy-Dale
10621 Cozaddale Murdock St
Goshen, OH
(513) 722-1692
| Morgan's Riverside Campground
2247 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Cedarbrook Campground
760 Franklin Rd
Lebanon, OH
(513) 932-7717
| Ft Ancient Canoe
2247 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Boars Head Bait & Carry Out
2818 Old State Route 32
Batavia, OH
(513) 724-1211
| Fishing Pole Bait Shop
5071 State Route 350
Clarksville, OH
(937) 289-8027
| Midwest-Cedar Fish Farm
6444 Smith Rd
Loveland, OH
(513) 575-0124
| Todd Stevens Huntsman
7910 Yellowwood Dr
Mason, OH
(513) 336-6108
| Catman Blues Fishing Lake
1911 Lindale Nicholsville Rd
Amelia, OH
(513) 797-1018
| Sherry's Fishing Lake
2155 Slade Rd
Batavia, OH
(513) 797-5300
| Horseshoe Lake
5687 State Route 133
Batavia, OH
(513) 625-1209
| Cozy-Dale Campgrnds
10621 Cozaddale Murdock St
Goshen, OH
(513) 722-1692
| Cedar Fishg Lake
6444 Smith Rd
Goshen, OH
(513) 575-0124
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