State Park · Ohio
Paint Creek State Park
- Location
- Highland County, Ohio
- Nearest town
- 6.4 miles south of Greenfield
- Type
- State Park
About Paint Creek State Park
A 1,148-acre reservoir formed by damming Paint Creek sits at the center of this 5,652-acre park. The dam's construction began in 1967, and the surrounding land was designated a state park in 1972. The area stretches across both Highland and Ross counties, with the lake as its central feature.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Paint Creek State Park is in Highland County, Ohio, 6.4 miles south of Greenfield. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Paint Creek State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 78 in Ohio →
Rocky Fork State ParkState Park · Highland County, OH6.7 miSW- Pike Lake State ParkState Park · Pike County, OH11 miSE
Lake White State ParkState Park · Pike County, OH23 miSE- Great Seal State ParkState Park · Ross County, OH25 miE
- Deer Creek State ParkState Park · Pickaway County, OH28 miN
Cowan Lake State ParkState Park · Clinton County, OH29 miW- Culberson Woods State Nature PreserveState Natural Area · Clinton County, OH30 miW
Adams Lake State ParkState Park · Adams County, OH32 miS
Tar Hollow State ParkState Park · Ross County, OH33 miE
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.