State Natural Area · Ohio

Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve

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Location: Pickaway County, Ohio
Nearest town: 2.8 miles south of Ashville
Type: State Natural Area

About Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve

178 acres of ponds and surrounding land make up this preserve in Walnut Township. The site protects wetland habitat centered on its ponds, giving visitors a compact landscape of open water and adjoining terrain to explore. Its designation as a state nature preserve reflects a focus on conserving this pond-centered ecosystem rather than developing it for broader recreational use.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve is in Pickaway County, Ohio, 2.8 miles south of Ashville. 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.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.