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3 Amazing State Parks in Driving Distance of Circleville, OH

A beautiful landscape image of the AW Marion State Park in Ohio.

Nestled in the middle of the beautiful Ohio countryside, Circleville, OH is a great place for nature lovers. There are so many beautiful natural wonders in the area around town, and in just a short drive you can lose yourself in an epic landscape. If you fancy taking a drive out of town this weekend to see some nature, here are some of our favorite state parks that you can get to easily by car.

AW Marion State Park

Covering 310 acres of beautiful Ohio countryside, AW Marion State Park contains a huge lake in which you can go fishing and boating along with loads of hiking trails through the forests and plains. There are plenty of amenities and recreational activities so even the kids will enjoy visiting, but the park manages to hold onto its natural charm and serenity, making it perfect for a picnic.

If you'd like to spend the night here, there are a couple of campsites where you can pitch your tent and set up camp, and you'll be woken up in the morning to the beautiful noises of the variety of songbirds that thrive in the park.

Tar Hollow State Park

Located about 23 miles to the south of Circleville, Tar Hollow is easy to drive to. The 604-acre park contains long hiking trails that take you deep into Tar Hollow State Forest, and there is also a 15-acre lake in which visitors can go swimming, fishing, and boating. Encircled by the Appalachian Plateau, the park offers quick access to the Appalachian Trail, and you are sure to meet many travelers taking the route.

Some of the roads around the park can be fairly rough, but with the intelligent all-wheel drive on the new GMC Terrain SLE, you'll know you and your passengers will still be comfortable as you're driving to and from Tar Hollow.

Hocking Hills State Park

With over 25 miles of hiking trails, Hocking Hills is one the best parks in the state for hiking enthusiasts. Situated within the park are many incredible natural rock formations, caves, and waterfalls, and as you wander through you will find the scenery around you change from sharp rocky outcrops and deep caves to the huge trees of the Hocking State Forest.

Hocking Hills is located about 28 miles to the southeast of Circleville, so you can drive there easily in just over half an hour, making this a great place to head to for a quick day out.

These are just a few of the amazing places you can go to get back to nature in the area around Circleville. Whether you're going for a weekend away camping, heading out for a night of fishing, or taking the family for a day out, there's something for everyone just a short drive away from town. Afterward, drop in and visit us at Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC of Circleville to let us know how it went and check out our selection of exciting new and used cars.

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