Tar Hollow State Forest

We did backpack camping here at tar hollow and had an absolute blast. There are plenty of trails to hike and a lot of nature to see! They have 5 tent sites available in the fire tower area! You do have to go to the general store to reserve them and they are first come first serve but it's only $4/per person. You can park and hike to the fire tower or drive right up to the fire tower and explore after setting up, like we did! Highly recommend this spot specifically for the back camping but they have some good regular camp sites too!

I love riding in Tar Hollow State Forest! Getting there is a pleasant 1-hour ride from Groveport, Ohio. Once there, whether green in spring and summer, golden in the fall, or barren in winter, the forest is a place of beauty and solitude. I ride within the park and some skirting roads for hours. I may be on pavement, gravel, or minor off-road completely. There are plenty of places to stop for a coffee, snack, or natural break. I have found this place is far less travelled than Hocking and this makes the enjoyment even better. Thank you Ohio, for keeping this place wild enough, accessible and one of my favorite places.

Underrated park! Hiking trails, camping, camp store, rustic miniature golf, small lake for swimming, canoe/kayaks.

Tar Hollow is a dense forest with amazing views and wildlife. Plan your route before heading out on the Logan or Buckeye Trail. Pay attention to the trail blazes too. The trail along the Logan and Buckeye Trails can be challenging. The trail is narrow and overgrown in some areas with several inclines, downed trees, and thorns. Bug spray is a must! Remember your water and take out with you what you brought in.

I didn't camp here, but the campground is really nice. Lots of room and activities available for everyone, including a miniature golf area and an outdoor movie theater.

Tar hollow means so much to my family and me. It is a beautiful plot of land with great facilities and amenities for all ages.

Some of the best aspects of Tar Hollow are the simplest. Walking through the woods, finding small creatures, sitting by campfires.

This would be a perfect place to start some new family traditions.

Modern campsites... hot showers, camp store with firewood for sale. Close to Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave

Tar Hollow is AMAZING! Beautiful, refreshing and a great place to go and clear your mind or relieve stress. There's primitive camping, small cabins for rent, walking trails, fishing, canoe/kayak rentals, putt putt golf, (lake) swimming area with beach, nature center, general store and much more!

Beautiful, peaceful, awesome trails, nice playground, and a BEACH! General store, putt putt, paddle boats, canoes . . . so much to do, if you want to.

What an outstanding place. I have been going down for 28 years now and it gets more beautiful every time.

Very underrated spot. Quiet and secluded. The fire tower was fascinating! Hiked to pine lake and homestead trail. Solid trails with incredible views of trees and landscape.

Stayed at tar hollow campground, big area with camp sites, we stayed in 96 and 97 with a tiny camper.

Well worth the visit and the staff was super friendly.

The lodge is amazing at Tar Hollow. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. The trails are great and the cabins are wonderful.

We love Tar Hollow. We go fishing , have partys,& cookout up there.we love to take the family there

Lovely park. Nice hiking and great fall colors. Very relaxing and close to the Columbus area.

Beautiful park with a great campground. My kids really enjoyed swimming in the lake and they loved having the creek at the back of our camp site. My favorite part, I didn't see or hear not a single raccoon. We'll definitely be camping at this state park again.

We were going to Hocking Hills which had sold out on the 4th July weekend. We loved the seclusion and tranquility of Tar Hollow. We had no internet service which was a little frustrating for GPS, but also it was nice to disconnect. Small convenience store came in handy.

Stunning but VERY hard hunting.

Awesome campground had lots of fun

Stayed down here for work, checked this place out and was pleasently suprised with how beautiful the state forest was. Nice relaxing drive and it looks like theres shelters to rent which is awesome.

Nice place to camp. Everything was very well maintained!