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Margaret Ann
Pool and Park
The Margaret
Ann Pool and Park has depths of 2-11 feet, a
kiddy pool, playground area, tennis courts,
shelter house, and basketball court. Contact
the pool manager at (740) 682-3617.
 
Lake Jackson State Park
Rugged
hills and mist-filled valleys provide a
colorful backdrop for Jackson Lake State
Park. Two miles west of the town of Oak
Hill, Jackson Lake is situated in one of the
most picturesque regions of the state. The
Jackson Lake area, in addition to its
outstanding natural features, is endowed
with a rich cultural history that spans many
centuries. The park includes 107-acres of
land and a 242-acre lake, fishing,
picnicking, 3 picnic shelter, 200 ft
swimming beach, 3 boat launch ramps, 34
campsites and a dump station. Further
information may be obtained by contacting
the Jackson Lake State Park, 35 Tommy Been
Road, P.O. Box 174, Oak Hill, OH 45656,
(740) 682-6197, http://www.ohiodnr.com/parks/parks/jacksonl.htm.
Cooper
Hollow Wildlife Area
The 5,421-acre wildlife area is 6 miles
northeast of the Village of Oak Hill. The
scenic rolling hills are dissected by Symmes
Creek, a small, low-gradient stream, and
several of its tributaries. More than half
of the area is wooded. Originally the entire
area was forested. During the 1800’s most of
the forest on the wildlife area and Jackson
County was clear-cut for agricultural
purposes and to make charcoal for the local
iron industry. Purchases for this wildlife
area began in 1953. The area is a popular
hunting spot for squirrel, grouse, deer, and
wild turkeys. The historic Kanawha Trail,
used by buffalo, Native Americans, colonial
militias, and early settlers crosses the
wildlife area. The remains of Madison Iron
Furnace are located near the area
headquarters. Several miles of interior
roads and many parking areas provide good
access to the entire area. Nearly twenty
miles of walking trails are available.
Further information may be obtained by
contacting the area manager, Cooper Hollow
Wildlife Area, 5403 CH&D Road, Oak Hill,
Ohio 45656 (740) 682-7524, http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/pdf/pub020.pdf.
Wayne
National Forest
One of the three units of the only
National Forest in Ohio, the Ironton Ranger
District of the Wayne National Forest, is
located a few miles south of the Village of
Oak Hill. The mix of open land and forest
provides a wide variety of wildlife
habitats. Common mammals include
white-tailed deer, gray fox, woodchuck,
opossum, and gray squirrel. Common birds are
turkey, ruffed grouse, pileated woodpecker
and wood duck. There are 300 miles of trails
on the forest open to hiking, ATVs, mountain
bikes, and horses. The forest is one of the
most popular public hunting locations in
Ohio. Further information may be obtained by
contacting the Wayne National Forest,
Ironton Ranger District, 6518 State Route
93, Pedro, OH 45659, (740) 534-6500, Fax
(740) 534-6565, http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/.
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