Jesse Owens State Park

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Experience the power of transformation where reclaimed lands now offer top-notch fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation.

Explore a legacy of conservation and coal country history, including the iconic Big Muskie bucket at Miner's Memorial Park.

10/28/2026

November Programs 🍂
Hope you can join us!

10/25/2026

🎃👻 What a spooktacular Halloween Campout Weekend! 👻🎃

We loved seeing everyone get into the spirit of the season and help make our first Halloween campout such a memorable experience. A special thank-you to our volunteers and everyone who helped bring the festivities to life. We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you for making this weekend so special. We can't wait to do it even bigger and better next year!

Until next time, happy haunting and happy camping! 🏕️🦇

10/21/2026

We'd like to take a moment to thank our incredible donors, who contributed decorations, contest prizes, and carving pumpkins to our Halloween Campout this year! You truly make all the difference and we couldn't be more thankful!

🎃 On that note, we will have about 100 carving pumpkins available on a first come, first serve basis for registered campers who would like to contribute a submission to our Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday! 🎃

10/20/2026

Only three more days! We hope you're ready!

10/14/2026

Jesse Owens State Park Update:

The ribbon cutting scheduled for Friday, October 16, at Miners' Memorial has been canceled as final project details are still being completed. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we’re VERY excited to show you the finished project once everything is wrapped up.

Stay tuned—it's worth the wait!

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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Morgan County, Ohio Tourism
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10/10/2026

Enjoying apple butter over the fire at Sawmill Road Campground 😊

10/03/2026

Today was a great day for Campfire Building 101 and Archery!
Special thanks to Firefighter Benny Wickham of the Reinersville Fire Department for teaching us fire safety!

10/02/2026

Weaving sustainable cattail baskets was the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon at the Appalachian Hills Visitor Center!

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100 Natural Resources 1
McConnelsville, OH
43756

Website

https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/jesse-owens-state-park

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