• Salt Fork is named for the salt well at the southeastern corner of the park used by Native Americans.
  • A reservoir, formed by a dam at the convergence of three creeks, was created as a water source for the area. Planners quickly saw the potential for Salt Fork Lake to become the hub of a major recreation area, and the lodge was opened in 1972.
  • Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Salt Fork features mixed hardwood forests and spruce and pine plantations, as well as shelter caves (such as Hosak's Cave) and small waterfalls formed by sandstone overhangs.
  • As Ohio's largest state park, with one of the longest public beaches in Ohio, today Salt Fork offers outdoor activities for every interest – camping, boating, fishing, swimming, golf, archery, snowmobiling, bridle trails, a dog park, AND 14 trails for runners and hikers!