Paint Creek State Park

Our Mission:

Welcome to the Ohio State Parks home page. We are eager to communicate with you directly and bring our beautiful parks to your living room or office. Our Internet presence allows us to serve our customers with one-stop information shopping at the stroke of a few keys.

Visit us often at our home page, as well as at the parks. We will be continually updating and expanding the information here to keep you apprised of the fine outdoor recreation opportunities Ohio has to offer.

Browse our pages for detailed descriptions of each of Ohio's 74 state parks. Make plans to join us for special events listed in the calendar of events. Learn how to make reservations for one of our exciting camping options. Explore Ohio's fascinating natural history.

Our Vision:

The nationally recognized Ohio State Parks team is committed to service as stewards of the state's most treasured natural resources and tourism destinations. We will innovate, educate, collaborate, and lead, providing a high standard of quality with our family oriented facilities, services and programs.

As ambassadors, we will reach out to build partnerships, involve our communities, and enrich the lives of Ohioans with fond memories of visits to Ohio State Parks. We will honor our rich natural and cultural heritage to ensure a lasting legacy which will feed the hopes and aspirations of all generations.