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Jefferson Lake
501 TWSP RD 261A
Richmond, Ohio 43944-9710
(740) 765-4459
Contact: Guildford Lake State Park
6835 E. Lake Rd., Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 222-1712
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations
Jefferson Lake State Park was developed on 962 acres in the valley of the Town Fork of Yellow Creek. Covering the hills and valleys of the area is a second growth oak and hickory forest. Growing side-by-side with towering white oaks and shagbark hickories are stately beeches and maples, tulip trees, walnuts, elms and ashes.
Camping
97 non-electric sites, no electric sites
Latrines, water fountains, picnic tables, fire rings provided
30 horsemen's camps
Pets are permitted on designated sites
Boating
Non-motorized boats
Electric motors up to 4 horsepower
1 launch ramp
Swimming
200 foot public beach available includes a bathhouse, showers and toilets
Picnicking
Picnic tables are located in scenic spots around the lake
2 shelterhouses are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Fishing and Hunting
Largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish
Hunting is permitted in designated areas
A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required
Trails
18 miles of scenic, sometimes rugged, multiple-use trails
For hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers during any season
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